# Human Resource Manager Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/human-resource-manager-2 Company: International University of East Africa (IUEA) Category: Human Resources & Recruitment Location: Uganda, Kampala Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-07-22 Expires: 2026-08-14 ## Job Description Qualifications - Master's degree in Human Resource Management, Organisational/Industrial Psychology, Business Administration or a related field. - Minimum of 5 years relevant HR experience, with 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role, preferably in higher education or a comparable institution. - Sound knowledge of Ugandan labour law, payroll administration and statutory compliance. - information management systems is an added advantage. Responsibilities Recruitment, onboarding and retention - Oversee recruitment, selection and onboarding of both academic and non-academic staff, ensuring a fair, transparent and merit-based process in line with university policy and NCHE requirements. - Lead workforce planning and coordinate with heads of faculty and departments to identify staffing needs and fill vacancies in a timely manner. - Drive staff retention through effective engagement, career development, recognition and a positive working environment, and monitor turnover to inform retention strategy. Payroll (academic staff and non-academic staff) - Prepare, verify and authorise the monthly payroll for academic and non-academic staff, ensuring accuracy of salaries, allowances, deductions and part-time/adjunct payments. - Ensure timely remittance of statutory obligations — PAYE, NSSF and Local Service Tax — and maintain accurate payroll records for audit. - Reconcile payroll against contracts, teaching loads and appointment letters, and resolve pay queries promptly. Staff development - Conduct training needs assessment. - Coordinate and organize professional development programmes. - Monitor implementation of training and evaluate training effectiveness. Discipline and employee relations - Manage disciplinary cases involving staff in accordance with university policy and the Employment Act, ensuring due process and fair hearing. - Serve as secretary/custodian of disciplinary and grievance procedures, maintaining proper documentation and confidentiality. - Advise heads of faculty and management on handling misconduct, performance concerns and dispute resolution. Welfare and staff support - Oversee staff welfare programmes and leave administration. - Act as the point of contact for staff welfare concerns and coordinate appropriate support. - Promote a positive, supportive and inclusive working environment for staff drawn from multiple countries. Performance management and appraisals - Coordinate and oversee the performance appraisal cycle for staff, ensuring appraisals are conducted fairly, on schedule and linked to development and promotion. - Coordinate with heads of faculty and departments to allocate and monitor academic staff teaching loads in line with University workload norms and NCHE staffing standards. - Advise managers and heads of faculty on setting objectives, managing performance and following up on appraisal outcomes and improvement plans. HR reporting - Produce regular HR reports for University Management on staffing, payroll, turnover, disciplinary cases, welfare and appraisals to support decision-making. - Prepare HR returns and data required for NCHE, audits and other statutory or institutional reporting. HR policies and compliance - Develop, review and update HR policies in line with the university's strategic objectives and applicable laws. - Ensure approved HR policies are effectively communicated, implemented, monitored and reviewed for relevance and compliance. ## Requirements Education: Post-graduate education Experience: 5 years Languages: English ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.