Maria Babita Kamya

• Design, execute and manage an efficient and effective recruitment / Talent process, which em- ploys highly motivated and capable staff, ensuring effective onboarding while supporting the fluid capacity and capability requirements of the organization.
• Plan, manage and provide continuous improvements to both annual and midyear processes, which focus on performance management and talent management.
• Partner with Departmental managers to manage, retain, motivate and mentor employees to sup- port career development and deliver on business Priorities.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and execution through participation and consultation with employees and management, to ensure continuity of productive working relationships across the organization.
• Oversee, plan and develop incentive programmes, salary scale, promotions and job relevelling.
• Monitor, track and analyze employee performance and satisfaction, conduct analysis for issues identified, develop and implement recommendations for improvements.
• Design, implement and monitor Corporate/ Industrial policies and procedures with a keen focus on continuous improvement.
• Organize and Administer, occupational health staff safety and wellness programs.
• Develop, implement and analyse employee engagement data, and work with line leaders to ensure that the data is used to inform talent planning.
• Mediate all types of employee relations issues ensuring a balance in the representation of all par- ties’ interests.
• Review feedback from Employee Engagement surveys as well as other people data and point out recommendations for Improvement.
• Represent the organization at personnel related hearings and investigations.
• Ensure effective implementation of the Disciplinary and grievance procedure as applicable.
• Revise the HR and labour law knowledge by tracking changes in the Ugandan law and participating in forums that support knowledge of best practices.
• Ensure an effective and efficient employee Data quality.
• Oversee and supervise the payroll function; ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with local government regulations.
• Plan, monitor and track the People Operations Department Budget.
• Critically review and analyze current payroll processes and Lead payroll team in providing excellent service by resolving issues and Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.

Achievements.

• Successfully , Implemented, Updates and Revised the HR and labour law knowledge by tracking changes in the Ugandan law and participating in forums that support knowledge of best practices and Introduced and Implemented the HR playbook.
• I am proud to have driven the East Africa salary survey H2 2021, and spread headed for its recommendations to be executed created and saw the success implementation of the Job families
• Spearheaded the Business Continuity Management (BCM) for all Corporate staff, implemented, executed the Business continuity Planning (BCP) for Sama.
• Maintained frequent interaction with senior management to measure goal achievement and determine areas of improvement.
• Reviewed and analyzed reports, records and directives to obtain data required for planning department activities.
• Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.

• Establish and implement HR efforts that effectively communicate and support the company's mission and strategic vision in East Africa.
• Develop HR plans and strategies to support the achievement of the overall business operations objectives.
• Function as a strategic business advisor to the executive/senior management of each business unit or specialty group regarding key organizational and management issues.
• Work with the company's executive management team to establish a sound plan of management succession that corresponds to the strategy and objectives of the company.
• Develop comprehensive strategic recruiting and retention plans to meet the human capital needs of strategic goals.
• Develop and implement comprehensive compensation and benefits plans that are competitive and cost-effective.
• Provide overall leadership and guidance to the HR function by overseeing talent acquisition, career development, succession planning, retention, training, leadership development, compensation and benefits globally.
• Lead the Company’s organisation restructuring effort, all new business functions such as Export Operations, Corporate Communications/Social Responsibility, Strategy and Legal.
• Provide strategic guidance and direction for new business set up and new country penetration across East Africa.
• Represent the Company in negotiations with customers, suppliers, government departments and other key contacts to secure the most effective contract terms for the Company.

Achievements.

• Successfully advocated for a Reward Management system for the Company this motivated the Employees and became more productive.
• Developed the HR Attendance Monitoring system Database for the Company this facilitated easy and effective follow –up of the Employees
• I am proud to have Imitated and executed the first ever Performance Management evaluation road map for the organization pointing out the role competencies.
• Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.

• Maintaining and updating employee personal Data-physical and Electronic.
• Guiding and coaching employees on best HR practices in relation to Uganda’s Labor laws
• Preparing advertisements, interview materials, and directly involving in the interview and selection of new staff.
• Monitor production, transport and sales team to ensure general compliance to policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Successfully spear headed Performance and leave management implementation and compliance.
• Overseeing safety of workers in relation to occupational health and safety policies and welfare management compliance.
• Worked hand in hand with Government Agencies e.g NSSF, KCCA, UNBS, UGANDA POLICE and URA to ensure compliance.
• Organized in house trainings for all departments depending on performance gaps identified.
• Ensured all drivers are well trained and licensed with a defensive driving certificate from a recognized driving school.

Achievements.

• Applied best Human Resource principles and practices and smoothly managed successfully the delicate time of staff massive restructuring process.
• Innovatively, I lobbied for a policy shift to consider regional staff recruitment that in turn enhanced staff retention and curbed labor turnover threats.

• Developed and Implemented the Company’s HR manual, policies and procedures.
• Successfully handled day-to-day issues of approximately 300 employees.
• Managed employee personal Data-physical and Electronic.
• Guided and coached employees on best HR practices in relation to Uganda’s Labor laws.
• Attending Union Negotiation Meetings and representing Management accordingly.
• Overseeing Safety of workers in relation to Occupational health and safety policies.
• Member Disciplinary Hearing committee.
• Updating and managing staff leave schedules.
• Interpreting the human resource and administrative policies to staff.