Vacancy title:
HR & Administration Manager

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Banking, Category: Human Resources]

Jobs at:
Yako Bank Uganda

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, July 14 2025

Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 1 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The HR & Administration Manager will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of Yako bank Uganda Ltd Human Resource strategic plan. The candidate will be responsible for driving the people agenda including benefits programs, employee relations, compensation structures, HR compliance and reporting functions, organizational structure and development, performance management, culture building, employee recruitment and retention, staffing, health and safety reviews in alignment with the labor laws and supporting day to day office administration.

Key Result Areas:

• Direct or define goals and objectives for the acquisition, retention, and development of human capital and talent.
• Foster a workplace environment consistent with the Vision, Mission and values and mission outlined by Yako Management
• Serve as internal consultant to the Senior Leadership team, supervisors, and employees on personnel issues that affect performance and business relationships.
• Develop and recommend operating budget for the Human Resources function and ensure department operates within budget allocations
• Make expenditure adjustments during the budget cycle as appropriate to ensure efficient funds management
• Recruits, directs, motivates, and evaluates Human Resources for Yako.
• Consult with legal counsel as needed and update and advise the executive leadership on legal issues as necessary.
• Direct and coordinate the development of policies and procedures to ensure effective management of Human Resources.

• Ensure that all elements of employee records, benefits files, corporate documents, etc., meet compliance rules and are kept up to date
• Carry out regular Human Resource audit and risk assessment and engage all key stakeholders so as to close identified audit risks in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all employee information is current in the HRIS system and that HR staff work within legislated guidelines at all times.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining audit standards, and keeping HR Operations in compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
• Responsible for training, development and knowledge management of the employees
• Ensure effective performance management through supporting and implementing
• organizational change initiatives and new PMS rollout;
• Keep the organization abreast of industry trends and innovations.
• Seek continuous renewal and innovations in delivery of services and operating
• systems.
• Actively promote employee engagement through cultural change and staff motivation

Minimum educational and technical competence requirements:

• schemes.

• Bachelors in Humanities i.e. Human Resource, social science, organizational psychology or related course in Humanities
• Post graduate qualification in Huaman Resource related field
• Member of the Human Resource Association of Uganda is an added advantage
• At least 10 years in HR practice in financial institution 5 of which must be in a
• supervisory role.
• Experience in championing culture transformation is desirable
• Good understanding of labor laws
• Good understanding of banking policies and procedures
• Sound knowledge of people management principles and procedures

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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