Job Title: Talent Acquisition Executive
Organisation: Kyosk Digital Services
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Kyosk Digital Services Limited is a tech-led platform that connects informal retailers who retail in kiosks and other similar retail outlets directly to fast-moving consumer goods companies (FMCGs) by communicating demand from retail outlets directly to FMCGs and their distributors and managing the delivery of the goods to the kiosks. ETG Digital Platforms (Kyosk) is building the future of the retail of everyday essentials and access to financial services in Africa, starting from Kenya.
Job Summary: Looking for an individual with an eye for talent. The ideal candidate will support the organization-wide efforts in scouting and retaining the best talent. They should have the ability to independently find innovative and creative solutions to create networks, build relationships and find prospective candidates. They should also take pride in duties such as scouring for talent through various channels to identify the right candidates for opportunities available. Additionally, they should be at ease with interviewing a prospective candidate, from junior to senior leadership roles to assess their suitability.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Talent Acquisition: Work collaboratively with the Country HR Manager to determine the staffing requirements to drive the successful implementation business strategy. Implement various recruitment strategies for the efficient and timely hiring and placement of employees. Provide guidance to the hiring managers on job reviews and lead development of job descriptions for new or revised positions. Manage the end-to-end recruitment process including interview scheduling for the Line Managers and Hiring team members, salary negotiation for successful candidates, background checks and contracting for the selected candidates.
- HR framework: With regard to talent management, support the implementation ot the human resources framework tailored to business requirements and are fit for purpose, implementing workplace practices and programs that align to our business Strategy, linking People initiatives to business goals, including guidance and support on employee engagement and change management initiatives.
- Business partnering: Support the implementation of effective business partnering, creating and fostering an image as a trusted advisor to the business, using your expertise to shape both strategic and operational advice to meet business needs. Support and challenge the business in organisational design discussions, proposing alternatives and providing additional information and organisational context, contributing to effective and strategic decisions and outcomes.
- Employee relations: Support on employee relations issues, dispute resolution and industrial advocacy including managing escalated or complex cases where required. Maintain relevant, accurate and forward-thinking HR policies and procedures.
- Stakeholder Management: Build and drive successful relationships across the business while actively promoting a positive and consultative HR style to the management team and employees. Provide guidance and input on restructures, workforce planning and succession planning. Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the Country HR Manager to develop solutions, programs and policies.
- Reporting: Manage the talent aquisition and management reporting framework including overseeing timely and accurate metrics and reports are made available, and undertake analysis of data to identify trends and outcomes to enable effective decision making.
- Supplier Management: Support the selection of one or more people management and/or placement agencies to complement the HR processes should the need arise. Act as the Account Manager for these agencies overseeing the communication between them and the business. Oversee the contracting, SLA signing and billing with the agencies factoring in the business and people needs and interests.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field;
- A post graduate qualification including CHRP or a post graduate Diploma in HR; Masters degree is a plus;
- At least five to seven years of experience as a HR Generalist or in a HR Business Partnering role;
- Experience setting up and design and implementation of HR processes and services within a rapid changing;
- High-level knowledge of applicable local labor legislation, industrial relations instruments and frameworks;
- Highly developed leadership capability to influence, lead and motivate others;
- Ability to develop relationships, trust and rapport with range of stakeholders at all levels;
- Hands on experience with various HR software, HR databases, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Candidate Management Systems (CMS) as well as Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) or Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS);
- Demonstrable success of working in partnership to deliver and implement innovative people solutions that meet business needs, within a fast paced environment;
- Experience of leading and delivering complex people projects and initiatives within specific deadlines;
- Experience of successfully developing and implementing a range of HR policies and procedures aligned to the business needs;
- Ability to engage with new people from diverse backgrounds and form meaningful relationships which have a long-lasting impact on our talent pool.
Desired Competencies
- Business Acumen;
- Strategic Alignment;
- Change Management;
- Stakeholder Management;
- Problem Solving Skills;
- Decision Making Skills;
- Tech Savvy.
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 13th April 2023