Monitor Publications Limited Jobs Vacancies in Kampala, Uganda; Head of Human Resources

Job Title:        Head of Human Resources
Job Location:   Kampala, Uganda
Employer:    Monitor Publications Limited (MPL)
Reports To:     MPL Managing Director (MD)

About Us:
Monitor Publications Limited (MPL) is Uganda's leading independent media company. The company's publications include the Daily Monitor Newspaper, Saturday Monitor, Sunday Monitor, Monitor Business Directory and the Daily Monitor E-paper (Electronic Edition) with a readership of over 1,000,000. Other MPL product portfolio include: 93.3 KFM Dembe FM and Ennyanda (a Luganda, weekly sports newspaper).
The company also offers advertising plans, including banner advertisements, classifieds, Web brochures, and supplements. The Monitor Publications was founded in 1992 and is based in Kampala, Uganda. The Monitor Publications Ltd operates as a subsidiary of Nation Media Group.

Job Overview:
The Head of Human Resources will be primarily responsible for planning, designing and coordinating the implementation of best practice human resource strategies, processes and procedures that will attract, develop, motivate and retain the required human resources while maximizing efficiency, productivity and effectiveness. The incumbent will be directing and leading a strategic Human Resources function for MPL, including the design and development of Human Resources (HR) policies, procedures and guidelines. As an integral member of the Executive team, the Head of Human Resources will be required to constantly review, update and coordinate functions/activities geared towards meeting the company's business objectives.

Job Requirements:

•     A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Social Sciences or any other related field from an accredited institution;
•     Professional Qualification and or Post Graduate Degree in relevant field e.g. Human Resource, Organizational Development, Organizational Psychology, CIPD and or an MBA;
•     A minimum of ten years’ working experience in Human Resources, in the wider commercial sector including at least 3 years at Head of department level.
•     Possess excellent communication skills oral and written;
•     Excellent interpersonal skills;
•     High standards of integrity; with a clean track record.
•     Ability to influence positively;
•     High business acumen;
•     Excellent organizational and planning skills;
•     Highly organised with ability to multitask;
•     Assertive, proactive and diligent with commitment to high standards of service delivery;
•     Creative and innovative, with a forward thinking approach;
•     Ability to prioritize, organize own workload and manage projects to completion;
•     Ability to work well under pressure and with tight time constraints;
•     Working knowledge of the country labor laws;
•     Possess the ability to make sound judgment & decisions, providing advice and guidance on all HR organizational matters.
•     Age must be between 35- 45 years

Job Duties:

•     Actively participate in the formulation of the MPL strategy;
•     Formulate and execute and monitor the HR policy, plans and objectives working closely with the MD and the Group HR Director.
•     Direct the development and review of staff terms and conditions of service, HR strategies, policies and procedures, working closely with the MD, Management Team and the Group HR Director;
•     Drive and grow the HR vision by providing functional direction, coordination and advice to the business;
•     Develop and guide the organisation structure on staffing, reward/compensation, recruitment, transfers, termination and promotion of all staff within MPL;
•     Prepare, defend and control the approved HR budget;
•     Advise, in consultation with the Heads of Departments, on staff development (Training, career Development, Succession Planning);
•     Actively coordinate the profiling, evaluation and grading of all company Jobs;
•     Coordinate the implementation of the Performance Management and Talent Review Systems;
•     Appraise and evaluate the performance of the HR employees;
•     Monitor and follow up on proper Industrial Relations;
•     Responsible for managing Staff welfare;
•     Keep safe custody of all HR Records;
•     Identify global best practice and advise Management on benefits. Responsible for roll out of approved benefits and keep the HR function updated;
•     Maintain and make available the relevant HR tools and practices to support desired culture;
•     Promote effective internal communications;
•     Work with the Company’s Executive team to ensure that the systems are aligned to the business needs;

Deadline Date: 28/04/2014

How to Apply:
Please email your application quoting the job title to Executive Selection Division, KPMG at:
Email: esd@kpmg.co.ug.
Please attach your CV containing your e-mail address, daytime telephone contact, qualifications, achievements, experience, present position and names & addresses of three referees together with a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) summarising why you consider yourself particularly well suited for the position. Do not attach any other documents at this point.
All applications should be sent via email.
Please clearly state the position in the subject line of your email.