Senior HR – Human Resources and Administration

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Responsibilities

• To manage the Human Resource and Administration function of the organization and implement effective HR policies and procedures
• Handle all HR activities related to Recruitment & Selection; Performance Management; Training & Development; Compensation & Benefits; Employee relations; Employee Grievances
• Develop strategies and plans that contribute to business planning and objectives from a HR perspective
• Work with the Top Management, to research and analyze data pertaining to employee turnover, training and employee development
• Assist in design and development of compensation and benefits programs, policies, and procedures
• Advise management in personnel policy and program matters, or recommending appropriate decisions
• Manage relationships with line managers within respective departments to ensure that timely and effective support is provided in all areas of Human Resources and Administration
• Interact with Management and employee groups to resolve employee relations issues
• Handle all employee litigations
• Direct performance review of Management process across the firm.
• Educate and coach Managers regarding resource policies and practices, monitor resource management practices and provide calibration across functions
• Work as a partner to proactively provide the tools, knowledge and assistance which facilitates excellent resource management within the company
• Maintain integrity of HRMS system (software), ensuring it remains effective and operational at all times
• Be the front line interface and control point of HR to designated businesses as well as participate as a member of the senior management team and ensure that HR related issues are taken into account in decision-making

Knowledge and Experience

• Management Degree with exposure to any HRMS package
• Knowledge of Local Labour Laws is a must
• The ideal candidate shall have more than 10 years of experience in HR and Administration, out of which more than 3 years should be in a capacity of a Head of Department
• Good professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive attitude and a pro-active approach
• Must be a strong, decisive, results oriented leader who can develop and manage relationships across the company and with a wide variety of partners based on trust, teamwork and knowledge
• Ability to work to strict deadlines
• High level of interpersonal skills and integrity; solid team player
• Ability to influence senior management, establish and maintain collaborative partnerships and provide thought leadership
• Ability to architect and drive change
• Ability to lead in a global, matrix environment

• To manage the Human Resource and Administration function of the organization and implement effective HR policies and procedures
• Handle all HR activities related to Recruitment & Selection; Performance Management; Training & Development; Compensation & Benefits; Employee relations; Employee Grievances
• Develop strategies and plans that contribute to business planning and objectives from a HR perspective
• Work with the Top Management, to research and analyze data pertaining to employee turnover, training and employee development
• Assist in design and development of compensation and benefits programs, policies, and procedures
• Advise management in personnel policy and program matters, or recommending appropriate decisions
• Manage relationships with line managers within respective departments to ensure that timely and effective support is provided in all areas of Human Resources and Administration
• Interact with Management and employee groups to resolve employee relations issues
• Handle all employee litigations
• Direct performance review of Management process across the firm.
• Educate and coach Managers regarding resource policies and practices, monitor resource management practices and provide calibration across functions
• Work as a partner to proactively provide the tools, knowledge and assistance which facilitates excellent resource management within the company
• Maintain integrity of HRMS system (software), ensuring it remains effective and operational at all times
• Be the front line interface and control point of HR to designated businesses as well as participate as a member of the senior management team and ensure that HR related issues are taken into account in decision-making

• Good professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive attitude and a pro-active approach
• Must be a strong, decisive, results oriented leader who can develop and manage relationships across the company and with a wide variety of partners based on trust, teamwork and knowledge
• Ability to work to strict deadlines
• High level of interpersonal skills and integrity; solid team player
• Ability to influence senior management, establish and maintain collaborative partnerships and provide thought leadership
• Ability to architect and drive change
• Ability to lead in a global, matrix environment

• Management Degree with exposure to any HRMS package
• Knowledge of Local Labour Laws is a must