HR Business Partner Job at Diageo Uganda

About Diageo / East African Breweries PLC

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Lead talent attraction and acquisition strategies to ensure availability of skilled employees.
• Support workforce planning by identifying current and future business staffing needs.
• Coordinate talent reviews and succession planning processes.
• Develop strategies to retain high-performing employees and reduce employee turnover.
• Support onboarding and integration of new employees into the organisation.

• Drive effective performance management processes across business functions.
• Support managers in setting employee goals and performance expectations.
• Monitor performance reviews and ensure completion within required timelines.
• Provide guidance on Performance Development Plans (PDPs).
• Support employees and managers in improving performance outcomes.

• Provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers and senior leaders.
• Support decision-making on employee matters, policies, and workplace challenges.
• Advise managers on employment practices, employee relations, and organisational changes.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across different departments.

• Support initiatives that promote an inclusive, values-driven workplace culture.
• Develop employee engagement strategies to improve workplace satisfaction.
• Analyse employee engagement survey results and support implementation of improvement actions.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Support organisational effectiveness programmes.

• Conduct training needs assessments to identify employee development requirements.
• Coordinate learning and development programmes.
• Support leadership development and capability-building initiatives.
• Monitor training effectiveness and employee growth.
• Support career development initiatives.

• Manage employee relations matters in line with company policies and labour laws.
• Provide guidance on disciplinary procedures and grievance handling.
• Conduct investigations and support resolution of workplace issues.
• Ensure fair and consistent application of employment policies.
• Support restructuring and organisational change processes.

• Support implementation of employee reward and benefits programmes.
• Ensure fair remuneration practices during promotions and appointments.
• Support management of incentive schemes and employee benefits.
• Provide guidance on compensation-related matters.

• Prepare HR reports and dashboards for leadership decision-making.
• Monitor workforce metrics including:
  • Employee headcount
  • Diversity and inclusion indicators
  • Gender representation
  • Employee turnover
  • Leave liability
  • Workforce trends
• Provide HR insights to improve business performance.

• Maintain accurate employee records within HR systems.
• Ensure timely updates of employee information.
• Support HR data accuracy and compliance requirements.
• Generate HR reports from HR information systems.

• Support organisational transformation initiatives.
• Implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage HR projects and improvement initiatives.
• Support effective communication during organisational changes.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification in Human Resources, Management, or related discipline is an added advantage.
• Professional HR certifications are an added advantage.

Experience Required

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Human Resources management.
• Strong exposure across different HR functions.
• Experience working as an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist.
• Experience supporting senior managers and business leaders.
• Demonstrated experience implementing organisational change.
• Experience managing employee relations and HR projects.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strategic HR management skills.
• Strong business understanding and commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Coaching and mentoring abilities.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Attention to detail and analytical thinking.

Benefits of Working at Diageo

• Competitive salary package.
• Professional career development opportunities.
• Learning and leadership development programmes.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Opportunity to work with global brands.
• Exposure to multinational business operations.

Career Growth Opportunities

• Senior HR Business Partner
• HR Manager
• Human Resources Director
• Talent Management Manager
• Organisational Development Manager
• Regional HR Leadership Roles

Who Should Apply?

• Human resource management
• Employee relations
• Talent management
• Organisational development
• Performance management
• HR strategy
• Workforce planning
• FMCG or manufacturing environments