Industrial Relations Manager Career Opportunity at Umeme

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Job Title: Industrial Relations Manager

Organization: Umeme Limited

REF: 07/03/IRM
Reports to: HR Services Delivery Manager

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Umeme:

Umeme Limited is an Electricity Distribution Company listed on the Uganda and Nairobi Securities Exchange, with Actis’ Infrastructure 2 fund as a majority investor. Actis is a leading investor in the emerging markets, managing over US$4.8bn worth of investment on behalf of more than 100 institutional investors, including the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC), a UK Government owned company.

Job Summary: The Industrial Relations Manager will take lead of Umeme's Industrial Relations initiatives to maintain high employee satisfaction and engagement.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform negotiations on rates of pay and conditions of employment for and on behalf of Umeme.
• Represent Umeme before workplace relations tribunals on matters such as agreements, disputes and termination of employment.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Partner with Integrity department as needed/ required.
• Oversee the implementation and application of disciplinary and grievance procedures and policies.
• Maintain and update all labour related policies and procedures, ensuring the enforcement and adherence of these policies and procedures by advising and monitoring management and staff.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate for the aforementioned UMEME opportunity should demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge, skills, and experience in industrial relation and legislation.
• Possess excellent analytical skills;
• Exhibit strong presence, verbal and written presentation skills
• Ability to interact with multiple stakeholders.
• The possession of a Human Resource Degree or related discipline will be highly desired.

How to Apply:
All interested candidates should send their applications clearly detailing your suitability for the position in terms of required qualifications and experience to recruit.hr@umeme.co.ug .

NB: Please DO NOT send CVs. Please indicate the job you are applying for in the subject line.

Deadline: 26th March 2014 by 5:00 p.m.