Oliver Kwagala
@oliverkwagala
Human Resource Manager with 15+ years driving recruitment, HRIS, performance management, and compliant workforce administration.
What I'm looking for
I am a highly experienced Human Resource professional with 15+ years of progressive experience in HR management across higher education, healthcare, consultancy, and NGO sectors. I manage end-to-end HR functions—HR operations & administration, recruitment & selection, employee relations, and performance management systems—while ensuring accurate personnel records and strong compliance with HR policies.
In my current role as a Human Resource Manager at Musana Community Development Organization, I oversee HR operations, payroll management, staff management, and compliance, and I coordinate staff welfare and disciplinary processes. Previously, as a Human Resource Manager at Naggalama Hospital and across Busoga University roles, I maintained HRIS and payroll harmonization, implemented performance appraisal systems, supported training needs and staff development programs, and prepared HR budgets, workplans, and reports—always with a focus on structured HR systems, HR reporting frameworks, and effective workforce administration.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Human Resource Manager
Musana Community Development Organization
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 6 months)
Oversee HR operations including recruitment, payroll management, staff welfare, and compliance. Manage performance appraisal systems and support HR reporting, Recruitment and HRIS employee data management.
Human Resource Manager
Naggalama Hospital
Jan 2013 - Jan 2019 (6 years)
Managed recruitment, discipline, and staff welfare while implementing performance appraisal systems. Maintained HRIS and employee records, coordinated training needs, and handled HR compliance and disciplinary cases.
Senior Human Resource Officer
Busoga University
Jan 2010 - Jan 2013 (3 years)
Supervised HR operations across faculties, including recruitment, discipline, and performance systems. Maintained staff databases and payroll coordination, and advised management on HR policies and compliance.
Human Resource Officer
Busoga University
Jan 2008 - Jan 2009 (1 year)
Supported recruitment, induction, and staff administration, maintaining accurate HR records and employee documentation. Conducted reference checks and updated HR systems to ensure effective personnel administration.
Acting Personnel Officer
Busoga University
Jan 2007 - Jan 2008 (1 year)
Maintained HR files and employee records while supporting payroll updates and HR documentation. Assisted with recruitment and onboarding processes to support workforce administration.
Personal Secretary to Vice Chancellor
Busoga University
Jan 2002 - Jan 2007 (5 years)
Provided executive support to the Vice Chancellor by managing administrative workflows, correspondence, scheduling, and records. Supported HR-related administrative tasks to ensure timely coordination within the university.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Law Development Centre
Certificate in Law, Law
Completed a Certificate in Law at the Law Development Centre in 2017.
Uganda Management Institute
Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Management
2009 - 2010
Completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management at Uganda Management Institute from 2009 to 2010.
Busoga University
Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration, Social Work & Social Administration
2002 - 2005
Earned a Bachelor of Social Work & Social Administration at Busoga University (Iganga) from 2002 to 2005.
NTC Kaliro (ITEK)
Diploma in Education, Education
1996 - 1998
Completed a Diploma in Education at NTC Kaliro (ITEK) from 1996 to 1998.
Busoga High School
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) (A Level), Education
1994 - 1996
Studied at Busoga High School and completed UACE (A Level) from 1994 to 1996.
Iganga High School
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) (O Level), Education
1990 - 1993
Studied at Iganga High School and completed UCE (O Level) from 1990 to 1993.
Kaliro Demonstration School
Primary Leaving Certificate (PLE), Primary Education
1983 - 1989
Attended primary school and completed the Primary Leaving Certificate (PLE) between 1983 and 1989.
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