John Acire
Human Resource Professional
Kampala,Central
Summary
Human resources professional with extensive background in developing and executing HR strategies that align with business objectives. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results through effective talent management and employee development. Reliable and adaptable, possessing key skills in organizational development and performance management, ensuring productive and cohesive workforce.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Human Resource Manager
King Ceasor University
08.2023 - Current
- Provide excellent HR advice, assistance and support to overall management team.
- Responsible for overall leadership and strategic direction in designing, developing and implementing strategies and systems to attract, develop, and retain committed and productive human resources for the University.
- Recruit, support and develop talent by implementing best-practice policies and managing procedures.
- Very committed and approachable individual, experienced in delivering various HR functions.
- Organizing staff files with statutory documents.
- Collaborate with Management Team on all HR-related matters, attending certain management meetings.
- Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems, including current HRIS.
- Provide counseling in best-practice policies and procedures.
- Actively involved in recruitment, preparing attractive job descriptions, posting advertisements, and managing the hiring process, promoting University branding.
- Improve employee engagement through interaction and University events by managing the contracting process for new hires.
- Create and implement effective onboarding plans.
- Develop training, learning and development programs.
- Refine and assist in facilitation of our performance management process.
- Facilitate pay & benefit benchmarking reviews with the support of external providers.
- Manage employee assistance program, employee pensions and health insurance through external providers.
- Restructuring and layoff procedures without causing legal implications on the Organization.
- Maintain employee records and internal HR database according to policy and legal requirements.
- Review employment and working conditions to ensure legal compliance.
- Preparing HR documents.
- Keep up to date with trends, risks, opportunities, and best practices in HR.
- Agree HR policy changes and new HR initiatives with management and communicate such changes to personnel, providing guidance as needed.
- Provide advice, answers, and guidance to personnel on routine cases for HR.
- Support institutional gender and diversity initiatives, providing education and advice on issues related to equity, compliance, inclusion, and diversity.
- Supervise the HR assistant, security team, receptionist.
- Handle other duties as may be necessary.
HR and Administration Manager
Nile Institute of Information & Communication Technology
03.2019 - 07.2023
- Oversee employee benefits structures for examples healthcare, worker's compensation, risk-benefit administration, end of service fund scheme payments and related claims.
- Timely and Quality contribution to the development of proposals for funding, writing of donor and audit reports and implementing successfully recommendations feedback.
- Responsible for creating and managing budgets for the HR Department.
- Ensure regulatory compliance of human resource policies at the organizational level.
- Provided conflict resolution assistance to employees and various level of management resolution.
- Represented the company and unemployment hearings and layoff discussion meetings.
- Spearheaded training and development by facilitating training activities while handling administrative and management roles.
- Ensuring day-to-day administration and normal running of company activities in the district.
- Updated employees database regularly, leave, exits, suspension, study and creates HR efficiency.
- Initiated benchmark research and analyzed salary rates and benefits offers by other employers.
- Consult with line management and provide HR policy guidance and suggest new HR strategies.
- Actively engage in recruitment of staff, Orientation and onboarding.
- Handle other duties as assigned.
Human Resource Consultant
Nurture Africa
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Provide an oversight for the human resource department and be accountable to the Management Team regarding the recruitment process, overseeing the appraisal system related to the job descriptions and roadmap for monthly targets.
- Act as a link between the human resource department and the management team to ensure they understand the priorities of the human resource department. This will involve attending weekly management meetings on Monday.
- Work with HR to ensure all job vacancies are filled according to best practice and ensure all new staff is orientated according to best practice. This will involve reviewing all CVs, developing interview questionnaires, ensure interviews are carried out objectively.
- Ensure the appraisal process of staff is according to policy and all appraisals have agreed feedback and 3-6-month targets are set. This will involve capacity building managers and heads of department on how to effectively carry out job descriptions.
- Ensure HR department staff know their roles. This will involve ensuring there is effective communication between staff and any grievances are dealt with.
- Build capacity of all manager and project department heads and ensure they have the ability to appraise staff.
- Provide operational HR support to field and project leadership while supporting the HR Planning process in the Organization.
- Work with program and operational leaders within organization to understand the areas of HR needs in both field offices (Arua) and develop a plan and resources to support these needs.
- Undertake job design and develop job profiles for the new position.
- Prepare annual workforce plan for the organization.
Human Resource Manager
TUA UGANDA
02.2016 - 02.2019
- Oversee the organization human resources, develops and implement human resource Policy and procedures in line with the organization needs.
- Provide professional leadership in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the organization HR management systems, policies, plans and procedures.
- Provide technical support and guidance to management, head of departments, line managers at various levels on Human Resource issues (Policies, about laws, code of conduct, etc).
- Develop strategies that promote equal opportunity, gender responsiveness and diversity at the organization welfare.
- Responsible for staff recruitment, planning and staff welfare at the organization.
- Attend to staff grievances, resolve disputes and provide counseling while ensuring implementation of disciplinary procedures in the organization HR policy.
- Advise management on current employees working conditions, pay, job duties and promotion opportunity.
- Create effective employee databank and personnel records and generate reports on new hires, transfers, performance appraisals, training undertaken, absenteeism rates, causes promotion.
- Developing employees contracts and issuing to the respective staff.
- Developing human resource management budgets, work plans, goals and means of verification.
- Implementation of human resource policies, rules, regulations and procedures for the organization.
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Senior Human Resource Officer
KIU Teaching Hospital
05.2013 - 09.2016
- Oversee of all administrative and human resource activities of the Organization.
- Support the Director in ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the Administration department and HR functions including sufficient staffing levels and coverage.
- Work together with Senior Management and heads of department for implementing HR policies and procedures.
- Manage the recruitment cycle for sourcing the best talents for the company.
- Ensure administrative compliance for all employees and other stakeholders for proper management.
- Took various disciplinary actions towards absenteeism, late attendance and other labour misconduct and successfully reduced the same within the company.
- Effectively prepared job descriptions for a high level position which was pending since a long time.
- Created a hiring plan and followed the same in quarterly recruitment exercise, thereby streamlining the entire recruitment process and staff retention for the financial year.
- Successfully worked under multiple line managers senior executives and gain a strong knowledge in dynamic strategic management.
- Compensation, benefits and payroll administration for the entire employees of the company.
- Successfully mentored talents for successful planning eliminating vacancy in sensitive position.
- Introduced an effective employee medical benefit and training scheme affordable by all employees.
- Organized and conducted staff training program and monitors the spending of training activities.
- Participated in the recruitment process of staff processes.
- Prepared the payrolls and ensured that staff salaries are paid in time, handled all employee queries.
- Managed staff leave and filing records perfectly.
- Ensured compliance with Human Resource policy and local about laws.
- Participated in employees induction and placement at HODs level.
- Carried out performance appraisal of employees and organized end of year awards for the best employees.
- Recommended internal and external training programs for the identified capacity gaps.
- Participated in reviewing national staff salaries and benefits and recommended adjustments when needed.
Lecturer
Nsamzi Training Institute of Social Development
01.2011 - 05.2012
- Prepared learning material and delivered lectures to the undergraduate students.
- Participated in the review and development of the training institute Curriculum.
- Participated in the development of manuals and kits for the conduct, supervision, and evaluation of practical assignments to students.
- Examined, assessed, and mark undergraduate students assignments and invigilate examinations.
- Conducted research to support the development of the training institute academic research proposal.
- Supervised students academic research and industrial training programmes and activities.
- Participated in the organization and implementation of the Institute academic conferences, seminars and workshops.
- Provided technical support and support supervision to Assistant Lecturers and other junior staff.
- Participated in the review, development and implementation of the Institute Curriculum.
- Problem identification and finding solutions for normal operations.
- Handle other duties as directed.
Business Manager
Nile Computers Ltd
02.2005 - 06.2010
- Develop strategies that generate business operations for the company, expand market share and increase revenue.
- Participate in training students at the company center.
- Develop plans and budget for the company center.
- Ensure development of the center through recruitment of competent staff.
- Oversee employee benefits structures for examples healthcare, worker's compensation, risk-benefit administration, end of service fund scheme payments and related claims.
- Responsible for creating and managing budgets for the HR Department.
- Ensure regulatory compliance of human resource policies at the organizational level.
- Provided conflict resolution assistance to employees and various level of management resolution.
- Represented the company and unemployment hearings and layoff discussion meetings.
- Spearheaded training and development by facilitating training activities while handling administrative and management roles.
- Ensuring day-to-day administration and normal running of company activities in the district.
- Updated employees database regularly, leave, exits, suspension, study and creates HR efficiency.
- Initiated benchmark research and analyzed salary rates and benefits offers by other employers.
- Consult with line management and provide HR policy guidance and suggest new HR strategies.
Classroom Teacher
Lira Town College Senior Secondary School
01.2004 - 12.2005
- Participating classroom activities and teaching students.
- Preparing lesson plans and scheme of works.
- Participating in staff meeting and improving students learning.
- Preparing teaching aids for effective teaching of students.
- Managing students for different courses at the training center.
- Reporting to the head of department.
- Coached and mentored students.
- Handle other functions as assigned.
Communication Officer
FEED THE CHILDREN UGANDA
01.2005 - 02.2005
- In charge of communications and documentations.
- Ensuring day-to-day administration and running of the district centers.
- Employing strategic planning and goal setting to direct company.
- Maintaining employees database by creating both hard and soft.
- Spearheading training and development by facilitating training activities while handling administrative and management roles, managing consultants for the company businesses.
- Strengthening partnership and create a constructive working environment for all employees.
- Managing company finances through bank transactions and payrolls.
- Production of quarterly business and annual center budgets and reports.
- Profits and loss control with responsibility for maximizing yearly turnover & profitability.
- Handle other responsibilities as required by the management.
Classroom Teacher
Bombo Senior Secondary School
01.2003 - 12.2004
- Participating classroom activities and teaching students.
- Preparing lesson plans and scheme of works.
- Participating in staff meeting and improving students learning.
- Preparing teaching aids for effective teaching of students.
- Managing students for different courses at the training center.
- Reporting to the head of department.
- Coached and mentored students.
- Handle other functions as assigned.
Education
Certified Human Resource Professional Certification -
Global Skills Development Council
01.2025
Master’s - Education Curriculum Studies
Gulu University
Gulu, Uganda01.2023
Master’s Degree - Business Administration - HR
IGNOU India
India01.2014
Postgraduate Diploma - Information Technology
Amity University India
India01.2012
Master’s Degree - Human Resource Management
Uganda Management Institute (UMI)
Uganda01.2011
Postgraduate Diploma - Human Resource Management
Uganda Management Institute (UMI)
Uganda01.2010
Bachelor’s of Arts Degree - Education
Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda01.2004
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) - undefined
Sir Samuel Baker Secondary School
Uganda01.2000
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) - undefined
Sir Samuel Baker Secondary School
Uganda01.1998
Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) - undefined
Gulu Prison Primary School
Gulu, Uganda01.1994
Skills
Strategic Alignment & Human Resource Planning for the Organization
Recruitment, selection, Orientation and onboarding
Talent Acquisition & retention strategies
Digital Transformation & HR Information Systems
Accountability and management of Human Resources
Management of Human Resource Records
Management of Staff meetings
Recruitment
Employee relations
Coordination of Staff Welfare activities
Coordination and Management of Staff Development
Programmes Performance Management
Policy Development, Compliance and risk management
Compensation & Benefits Administration
Job Design, Analysis & Evaluation
Culture and change leadership management
Employee Engagement and Satisfaction
Rewards, incentives, and benefits
Good knowledge of labor laws and other employment regulations, policies/guidelines
Financial Management
Staff management
Leadership development
Certification
2024-2025 Certified Human Resource Professional Certification, Global Skills Development Council https://www.qsdcouncil.org/view-result/?badgeCode=Il3q0FL
Awards
Awarded fellowship by Internet Society USA, ITU World Conference Argentina, 2017
References
- Counse, Businyeki, Deputy University Secretary, businyeki@kcu.ac.ug, +256701122467, King Ceasor University, Uganda
- Dr. Eastus, Kakungulu, Senior Lecturer, kakungulu@kcu.ac.ug, +256781697821, King Ceasor University, Professional Colleague, Uganda, School of Law and Management Sciences
Affiliations
- A member of Human Resource Managers Association of Uganda, 2025 No. HRMAU-P1470
- Lifetime member of Global Skills Development Council - Certified HR Professional 2025
- A member of Accreditation Agency of Curacao as an International expert on Human Resource Management field of study 2023
Relevant Certifications and Training / Conferences/Workshops/Seminars attended
- 2018 Mentorship, Tony Elumelu Foundation Nigeria
- 2017 Developing young leaders, Educate Uganda
- 2016 Promoting Solid Professional and Uncovering Young Talent, Federation of Uganda Employers
- 2016 Human Resource management & Analytics, Nile Institute of ICT- Uganda
- 2013 Occupational Health and Safety, Kampala International University
- 2006 Counselling Skills, Medicine San Frontiers Kitgum Pader
- 2003 Modern Office Management, Makerere University Kampala
- 1996 First Aid management with the workplace, Uganda Red Cross Society Gulu
Research Interests
- The impact of AI on Human Resource Management
- Remote work, diversity and inclusion, and mental health support
- Employee engagement and retention
- Talent management, performance management and employee wellbeing.
HR Consultancy Engagements
- 2024 Training Pupils in Digital Literacy and basic ICT skills, Wakadogo School Gulu
- 2024 HR Consultancy recruitment of IT staff, Wakadogo School Gulu
- 2021-todate Graduate Supervisor under Work Readiness Program, Private Sector Foundation of Uganda
- 2021 Consultant, Human Resource Management under Covid 19 response project, Private Sector Foundation of Uganda
- 2016 Consultant, ICT Policy Development, Gulu High School
- 2016 Consultant, Staff recruitment and selection, Doctors referral Clinic Ntugamo
- 2016 Lead research on Surgic aim-light camera in main Surgery Theatre, Kampala International University
- 2013 Consultant, Staff Recruitment and selection, Caritas Gulu office under CAFOD project
- 2013 Consultant, Strengthening Knowledge in Instruction through Local Languages (Skills), Literacy and Adult Basic Education (LABE) Uganda
- 2011 Consultant, Staff Recruitment and selection, Caritas Gulu office climate change project
- 2011 Consultant, staff end user Support- ICT Training under Community Outreach Peace Project (COPPs), Gulu University Institute of peace and strategic studies (IPSS)
- 2011 Consultant, staff end user Support- ICT Training under OPM project, Amuru District Local Government
- 2011 consultant E-learning capacity building to people living with HIV/AIDS in Gulu, ACORD Gulu office
- 2008 staff end user Support- ICT Training under psychological Support programme, International Medical Corps (IMC) Support programme
- 2006 ICT training to students under career guidance week, Kitgum High school
- 2005 ICT training to staff under Staff ICT Literacy Project, Kitgum Technical Institute (KTI)
Timeline
Human Resource Manager
King Ceasor University
08.2023 - Current
Human Resource Consultant
Nurture Africa
11.2021 - 03.2022
HR and Administration Manager
Nile Institute of Information & Communication Technology
03.2019 - 07.2023
Human Resource Manager
TUA UGANDA
02.2016 - 02.2019
Senior Human Resource Officer
KIU Teaching Hospital
05.2013 - 09.2016
Lecturer
Nsamzi Training Institute of Social Development
01.2011 - 05.2012
Business Manager
Nile Computers Ltd
02.2005 - 06.2010
Communication Officer
FEED THE CHILDREN UGANDA
01.2005 - 02.2005
Classroom Teacher
Lira Town College Senior Secondary School
01.2004 - 12.2005
Classroom Teacher
Bombo Senior Secondary School
01.2003 - 12.2004
Master’s - Education Curriculum Studies
Gulu University
Master’s Degree - Business Administration - HR
IGNOU India
Postgraduate Diploma - Information Technology
Amity University India
Master’s Degree - Human Resource Management
Uganda Management Institute (UMI)
Postgraduate Diploma - Human Resource Management
Uganda Management Institute (UMI)
Bachelor’s of Arts Degree - Education
Makerere University
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) - undefined
Sir Samuel Baker Secondary School
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) - undefined
Sir Samuel Baker Secondary School
Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) - undefined
Gulu Prison Primary School
Certified Human Resource Professional Certification -
Global Skills Development Council