Position: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER
Report to: Deputy Vice Chancellor – Administration and Business Development
Victoria University (VU) is a for-profit Chartered University founded in 2010 and has continued to grow from strength to strength. It is one of the leading private universities in the country and has a state-of-the-art infrastructure. Its programmes are driven by technology to meet modern world demands and trends. It has partnered with various universities and other institutions within the country and beyond. Its brand provides authentic education.
VU is a corporate body. The Governing Council ensures proper governance and compliance with university policies and adherence to the law. It is an equal-opportunity employer and now seeks to attract a competent individual to fill the position of Human Resource Manager. This is a senior position in the University structure.
If you meet the standards provided below, you are invited to apply and compete for the position;
A. Position Purpose
Plan, Initiate, develop, review, and implement HR systems and processes in line with the University HR Policy consistent with the University strategic plan and the laws of Uganda.
B. Key Responsibilities:
- Talent Acqisition following approved policies and procedures
- Onboarding and Orientation of staff
- Performance and Reward Management
- Staff Training and Development – Ensure comprehensive training and capacity building programmes in liaison with the Top Management
- Compliance with university policies, regulations, strategies, labour and employment laws
- Staff Evaluation
- Discipline and Grievance handling
- Benefits and Compensation Management
- Payroll Management
- Development of a human resource automated Information
Management Systems and ensure proper utilisation - Exit Management
D. Required Qualifications and Experience
- A good Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration HR option or Industrial and Organisational Psychology or Arts, Social Sciences or Management.
- A Master’s degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration HR option or Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
OR At least a Master’s degree in arts, Social Sciences, Management with a post graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management. - A professional qualification in Human Resources Management will be an added advantage.
- Good at HR Information Systems Management and Computer
Literacy such as MS Office Packages like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
| C. Competencies | |
| 1.Leadership skills | |
| 2.Planning and Organisational skills | |
| 3.Decision making | |
| 4.Negotiation skills | |
| 5. Communication and interpersonal skills | |
| 6 Integrity | |
| 7.Confidentiality | |
| 8.Innovative | |
| 9. Attention to detail | |
| 10. Ability to manage stress | |
| 11.Working knowledge of financial management. | |
| 12.Knowledge of labor and employment laws |
At least ten (10) years post Bachelors administrative and human resource experience, four (4) of which should be at the level of a senior managerial position or equivalent rank in a large reputable organisation.
Tenure of Appointment:
The appointment is a four-year contract, renewable subject to a probation period of six months.
. Application Instructions:
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to submit their applications electronically by
18th August, 2025 by 5:00 PM, including the following documents:
- Application letter.
- A detailed and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.
- Certified copies of academic and professional transcripts and certificates.
- Contact details (email and phone contact) of three referees, who should send reference letters directly to the University Secretary under confidential cover.
Applications and reference letters should be sent to The University Secretary, P.O. Box 30688, Kampala.
Email: universitysecretary@vu.ac.ug
