Human Resources Manager

Job Title: Human Resources Manager

Overview

Our client in the human resources industry is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead and manage all HR functions within a dynamic labour-intensive environment. This role is critical in ensuring effective workforce planning employee relations compliance and performance management across a large and often seasonal workforce. The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing high-volume recruitment and seasonal labour cycles.

Workforce Planning & Recruitment

• Lead recruitment for permanent contract and seasonal employees

• Develop and implement workforce plans aligned with operational cycles (e.g. planting and harvesting)

• Manage bulk hiring processes including sourcing interviewing onboarding and induction

• Maintain a consistent labour pipeline to meet fluctuating workforce demands

• Collaborate with operational managers on staffing requirements across departments

Employee Relations & Industrial Relations

• Manage employee relations matters including grievances disciplinary processes and conflict resolution

• Ensure consistent application of company policies and labour legislation

• Liaise with labour offices unions (where applicable) and regulatory authorities

• Promote a positive productive and compliant workplace culture

HR Administration & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with labour laws and statutory requirements

• Maintain accurate employee records contracts and HR documentation

• Oversee payroll input preparation in coordination with the finance team

• Support statutory submissions (e.g. PAYE NAPSA NHIMA)

• Ensure adherence to health safety and employment regulations

Performance Management & Development

• Implement performance management systems for both permanent and seasonal staff

• Support managers in setting KPIs and performance expectations

• Identify training needs and coordinate employee development initiatives

• Support leadership development for supervisors and team leaders

Payroll & Compensation Support

• Oversee payroll preparation and verify inputs

• Ensure accurate tracking of attendance overtime and seasonal labour payments

• Monitor wage structures for competitiveness and compliance

• Support implementation of incentive and productivity-based compensation systems

Employee Welfare & Engagement

• Manage employee welfare initiatives particularly for seasonal workers

• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes including exit interviews

• Promote workplace safety awareness and HSE compliance

• Address workforce concerns promptly to maintain morale and productivity

• Bachelors Degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field

• Professional HR certification (e.g. ZIHRM or equivalent) is an advantage

• 5 8 years of HR experience preferably within large or seasonal workforce environments

• Experience in labour-intensive industries such as agriculture manufacturing or construction

• Strong knowledge of labour laws and HR compliance requirements

• Proven experience managing high-volume recruitment and workforce turnover

• Strong leadership and people management skills

• Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation abilities

• High emotional intelligence and strong communication skills

• Strong organisational and workforce planning capabilities

• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced operational environments

• High level of integrity confidentiality and professionalism

• Experience in agricultural or farm-based HR environments

• Managing seasonal labour cycles and workforce dynamics

• Exposure to multi-site or distributed workforce environments

• Experience implementing HR systems and supporting payroll processes