Commissioner Human Resource Management

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Human Resource Management Directorate of the Public Service Commission.
• Formulate, review, and oversee the implementation of national public service human resource policies, regulations, and guidelines.
• Advise the Public Service Commission and top government leadership on complex HR matters, including organizational restructuring, job evaluation, and workforce planning.
• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive human resource planning framework to ensure the public service has the right skills and numbers to meet national development goals.
• Oversee the design and implementation of performance management systems to enhance individual and organizational productivity across ministries, departments, and local governments.
• Direct the management of employee relations, including grievance handling, disciplinary processes, and labor disputes, ensuring compliance with Ugandan labor laws and public service standing orders.
• Champion the design and implementation of competitive compensation and benefits strategies to attract and retain top talent in the public service.
• Lead organizational development and change management initiatives to foster a culture of innovation, integrity, and high performance.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of a robust human resource information system (HRIS) for data-driven decision-making.
• Represent the Public Service Commission at national and international forums on human resource management and public administration.
• Mentor and develop senior HR professionals within the directorate, building a strong succession pipeline.
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports to the Commission and Parliament on the state of human resource management in the public service.

Role Requirements & Qualifications

• An Honours Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field from a recognized university.
• A Master's Degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Administration (MBA), or a closely related discipline.
• Professional certification in Human Resource Management from a recognized international or national body (e.g., SHRM-SCP, CIPD, or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant working experience, with at least five (5) years at a senior management level in a large, complex organization, preferably in the public sector.
• Demonstrated experience in formulating and implementing HR policies and strategies at a national or large organizational level.
• Proven track record of leading and managing diverse teams and driving organizational change.
• Membership in a recognized professional HR body (e.g., HRMAU) is required.
• Must be a person of high integrity, with excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in HR information systems and data analytics.

Skills Inventory

• Essential Skills: Strategic HR Planning, Policy Formulation and Analysis, Performance Management System Design, Employee Relations and Labor Law, Organizational Development, Change Management, Leadership and Team Management, Stakeholder Engagement and Negotiation, Data-Driven Decision Making, Public Sector Governance.
• Preferred Skills: Experience with HRIS implementation (e.g., Oracle, SAP SuccessFactors), Talent Management and Succession Planning, Compensation and Benefits Benchmarking, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Experience in a developing country or post-conflict public service context.

Salary & Compensation Estimation

The position of Commissioner Human Resource Management under the Public Service Commission of Uganda falls under the highest echelons of the civil service, typically at the U1SE or U1SS scale. The estimated total annual compensation package is highly competitive and is designed to attract top-tier talent. Based on publicly available information and comparable roles in the Ugandan public sector, the annual salary band is estimated to be between 150,000,000 UGX and 250,000,000 UGX (approximately USD 40,000 to USD 67,000). This is complemented by a robust benefits package including a government-provided vehicle, housing allowance, medical insurance for the family, a pension scheme, and other official allowances. The total package is considered excellent within the Ugandan context, offering significant financial stability and prestige.