Background

Our client is a fast-growing company operating in Uganda’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. With an expanding footprint across retail, wholesale, and distribution channels, the company is committed to strengthening its internal systems and building a high-performance workforce to support continued growth in a competitive and price-sensitive market.

Job Summary

The HR Manager will lead all human resource functions, ensuring the company attracts, develops, and retains a high-performing workforce to support growth in manufacturing, distribution, and sales operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
• Employee Relations & Culture
• Performance Management
• Training & Development
• Compensation & Benefits
• Compliance & HR Operations

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field
• 5+ years HR experience, preferably in FMCG or manufacturing
• Strong understanding of Ugandan labor laws
• Experience managing large field teams is a big advantage
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• Support the recruitment for sales teams, factory workers, and office staff
• Work hand-in-hand with hiring the hiring manager to develop hiring plans aligned with expansion into new markets
• Manage employee engagement and retention strategies
• Handle disciplinary processes and conflict resolution
• Promote a performance-driven and ethical work culture
• Design and implement KPIs across departments (especially sales teams)
• Support managers in performance reviews and improvement plans
• Identify skill gaps and coordinate training programs
• Develop onboarding programs for new hires, especially field staff
• Ensure competitive and fair salary structures
• Oversee payroll, incentives (especially sales commissions), and benefits
• Ensure compliance with Ugandan labor laws
• Maintain employee records and HR systems
• Develop and enforce HR policies and procedures

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field
• 5+ years HR experience, preferably in FMCG or manufacturing
• Strong understanding of Ugandan labor laws
• Experience managing large field teams is a big advantage