Human Resource Manager job at The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA)

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), a leader in Uganda’s sports industry and an Equal Opportunity Employer, is pleased to announce twenty-two (22) career opportunities.

As part of our strategic mission to elevate Ugandan football to unprecedented standards, we are seeking highly qualified professionals to join our dynamic team. These roles offer a unique opportunity to contribute to the strategic growth and professional expansion of the sport nationwide.

Summary:

The Human Resource Manager will act as the strategic liaison between management and staff, optimizing workforce productivity and regulatory compliance while ensuring all human capital initiatives align with FUFA’s institutional objectives

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Developing and managing appraisal systems, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance evaluation processes.
• Managing Employee Relations and fostering a positive work culture.
• Aligning HR initiatives with overall business strategies to drive organizational success.
• Implementing staff development plans.
• Ensuring the organization adhere to local, state, and federal labour laws and employment standards to mitigate legal risks.
• Administering payroll, compensation structures, and employee benefits programs.
• Identifying skill gaps and organizing workshops or leadership programs to support employee growth.

Key Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Ability to Negotiation and Resolve Conflicts
• Emotional Intelligence and Empathy
• Data Literacy and ability for Analytical Thinking using HR metrics and "people analytics" evidence-based decisions about retention and performance.
• Proficiency in Human Resource Information Systems
• Good Organizational Skills

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of related experience.
• Certifications:
  • SHRM-CP/SCP (Society for Human Resource Management).
  • PHR/SPHR (Professional in Human Resources).
  • CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development).
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of labour laws, HR best practices, and organizational behaviour.

• Developing and managing appraisal systems, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance evaluation processes.
• Managing Employee Relations and fostering a positive work culture.
• Aligning HR initiatives with overall business strategies to drive organizational success.
• Implementing staff development plans.
• Ensuring the organization adhere to local, state, and federal labour laws and employment standards to mitigate legal risks.
• Administering payroll, compensation structures, and employee benefits programs.
• Identifying skill gaps and organizing workshops or leadership programs to support employee growth.

• Excellent Communication
• Ability to Negotiation and Resolve Conflicts
• Emotional Intelligence and Empathy
• Data Literacy and ability for Analytical Thinking using HR metrics and "people analytics" evidence-based decisions about retention and performance.
• Proficiency in Human Resource Information Systems
• Good Organizational Skills

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of related experience.
• Certifications:
  • SHRM-CP/SCP (Society for Human Resource Management).
  • PHR/SPHR (Professional in Human Resources).
  • CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development).
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of labour laws, HR best practices, and organizational behaviour.