Our client a well-established company in the manufacturing and packaging industry is seeking a proactive and experienced HR Manager to lead the human resources function at their facility in Tanzania. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of Tanzanian labor laws hands-on experience in manufacturing HR operations and a proven ability to design and implement KRA/KPI frameworks specifically tailored for factory workers.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure full compliance with Tanzanian labor laws NSSF WCF OSHA and other statutory requirements.
- Maintain accurate employee records contracts and HR documentation.
- Liaise with government authorities and legal advisors on labor-related matters.
- Manage end-to-end recruitment for factory and staff roles.
- Conduct onboarding and induction programs to integrate new hires effectively.
- Design and implement KRA and KPI frameworks for factory and support staff.
- Lead the performance appraisal process and provide guidance to line managers.
- Identify performance gaps and recommend training or corrective actions.
- Address grievances disciplinary issues and conflict resolution in a fair and timely manner.
- Foster a positive work culture through engagement initiatives and open communication.
- Conduct training needs assessments and coordinate skill development programs.
- Ensure compliance with safety and operational training requirements.
- Coordinate with finance for accurate payroll processing.
- Manage leave attendance and employee benefits administration.
- Prepare monthly HR reports headcount summaries and attrition analysis.
- Use MS Excel for data analysis and MS Word for policy and report drafting.
Requirements
- Bachelor s degree in Human Resource Management Business Administration or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of HR experience preferably in a manufacturing environment in Tanzania.
- Strong knowledge of Tanzanian labor laws and statutory compliance.
- Proven experience in KRA/KPI development and performance assessment.
- Proficiency in MS Word and Excel is mandatory.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.