Human Resource Manager

Position Summary:

To build and operate a professional, responsive and well-structured HR function that ensures Fabrication Systems has the right people at the right time, strong employee relations, reliable HR administration and clear people policies and systems to support the companys continued growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruitment & Retention: Personally drive and coordinate recruitment from manpower request through sourcing, interviewing, selection, offer and onboarding; reduce vacancy delays and identify/address causes of employee turnover.
• Employee Relations & Legal: Manage grievances, disciplinary matters, investigations, terminations and complex employee cases; ensure proper documentation and compliance with Ugandan employment requirements and coordinate external legal support when necessary.
• HR Policies & Communication: Develop the company’s HR policies, procedures and employee handbook; submit new/changed policies to the the relevant authorities for consultation and approval and ensure regular communication to employees.
• Organization & Compensation: Establish standardized job titles, job descriptions, reporting structures, salary grades/slabs and basic career progression frameworks.
• HR Administration: Maintain and strengthen strong employee files, contracts, leave, attendance, HR documentation and reporting controls.
• Payroll & Attendance: Work with Finance and operational teams to ensure accurate attendance, overtime and payroll inputs and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Training & Development: Establish structured induction and practical training plans based on company and departmental needs.
• Performance Management: Develop and implement a practical employee appraisal/performance management system once the core HR systems are stabilized.
• Hands-on Leadership: Manage and develop the existing HR staff while personally executing substantial HR work rather than operating only as a supervisor.
• Provide management with useful monthly HR reporting covering recruitment, headcount, turnover, attendance, employee cases and other key HR indicators.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Degree in HR, Business, Management or related field; professional HR qualification advantageous.
• 6 to 12 years relevant HR experience, preferably including 3 to 5+ years in an HR leadership role.
• Strong preference for manufacturing, engineering, construction, industrial or project/site-based experience.
• Proven hands-on experience in recruitment, employee relations, disciplinary/legal cases, HR administration, payroll/attendance controls and policy development.
• Strong understanding of employment law; Uganda experience advantageous but international/expatriate candidates with strong transferable experience may be considered.
• Highly organised, proactive, practical, firm but fair, confidential and capable of working independently.
• Must be comfortable both building HR systems and personally doing the work required to make them function.