Gloria I. Maiga is a professional Human Resource Manager with experience in oil & gas, HR services, media, financial services, and manufacturing. She is a member of the Human Resource Managers Association of Uganda and is recognized for her inclusive leadership style and strong business acumen. Gloria’s expertise includes performance management, recruitment, business partnering, organizational culture, learning & development, and talent acquisition. She is committed to providing innovative, people-centric HR solutions with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
Core Competencies
- Performance Management
- Talent Acquisition & Management
- HR Data Analytics
- Learning Design & Implementation
- Human Resource Business Partnering
- HR Strategic Planning
- Employee Relations
- Balanced Scorecard
- Budget Alignment & Forecasting
- Total Rewards
- Leadership & Management
Professional Experience
HR Performance and Reward Manager / Senior HR Business Partner
New Vision Printing and Publishing Co. Ltd | Oct 2022 – Present
- Provided strategic HR services to over 1,500 staff across Uganda and Nairobi.
- Rolled out Balanced Scorecard as performance measurement tool.
- Introduced recognition programs (e.g. CEO Award, Vision Values Champion).
- Reduced outsourced labor costs by 13% monthly via electronic hour tracking.
- Improved hiring speed for external roles (under one month).
Organizational Development Consultant
Petromarine Services and Engineering | Mar 2022 – Oct 2022
- Led full setup of HR functions, policies, and frameworks.
- Designed and implemented talent and succession strategies.
- Developed compensation structures and L&D frameworks.
Talent Acquisition Consultant
Various Firms (e.g. Mastermind, Qsourcing Servtec) | Jun 2021 – Feb 2022
- Recruited talent for upstream oil & gas clients like Vallourec and Ghap Services.
- Designed recruitment processes and training materials.
- Provided policy formulation guidance and executive coaching.
Client Delivery Partner / Talent Acquisition Consultant
Mastermind Consult Ltd | Mar 2020 – Jun 2021
- Represented clients in labor matters and recruitment.
- Conducted manpower forecasting, data reporting, and invoicing.
- Guided hiring managers in talent planning and reduced time-to-hire.
Business Manager
Ola Energy Uganda Ltd | Feb 2018 – Mar 2020
- Led recruitment of retail partners, enhancing investments of USD 80,000–120,000.
- Achieved 20% growth in LPG sales and improved lubricant and fuel volumes.
- Led strategic HR planning, training curriculum design, and SOP development.
Retail Learning and Development Manager
Vivo Energy Uganda Ltd | Feb 2014 – Jun 2015
- Managed competence building for 157 frontline staff and 6 sales managers.
- Rolled out 3-year L&D framework, resulting in 85% operational excellence.
- Led benefits and compensation for 1,200 forecourt staff.
Business Manager
Shell Uganda Ltd / Vivo Energy Uganda Ltd | May 2009 – Jan 2014
- Oversaw retail operations in Central, Eastern, and Northern Uganda.
- Achieved 20% lubricant growth and earned Country Leadership Team Award.
- Delivered 102% target in Customer Satisfaction Tracker program.
Education
- RIKA Leadership Programme – Nov 2023
- HR Leadership Programme – World Academy for Research and Development – Jun 2023
- Certified Performance Management Professional – ESLSCA Paris Business School – May 2016
- Master’s in International Business Administration – Makerere University
- BA in Social Sciences with Honours – Makerere University – Feb 2006
