Human Resources Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Our client in the human resources industry is looking for a highly experienced and strategic Human Resources Manager to lead and manage all human resource functions within a dynamic operational environment. This role is responsible for ensuring the organization attracts develops motivates and retains a productive workforce while maintaining strong industrial relations compliance and alignment with business objectives.

The Human Resources Manager will oversee all HR operations providing strategic leadership and operational support to drive organizational performance. The role focuses on employee relations union engagement compliance with labour laws talent management and delivering insightful human capital reporting to senior management and investors.

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with overall business objectives.

• Advise management on workforce planning organizational structure and succession planning.

• Drive employee engagement initiatives to improve productivity and retention.

• Lead HR transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Act as the primary liaison between management and employee unions.

• Manage collective bargaining negotiations and agreements.

• Handle grievances disputes disciplinary processes and conflict resolution.

• Represent the organization in labour consultations and industrial relations forums.

• Ensure compliance with labour legislation and collective agreements.

• Develop strategies to maintain workplace harmony and minimize industrial unrest.

• Oversee recruitment and selection processes across all levels.

• Develop talent acquisition strategies to attract high-quality candidates.

• Coordinate onboarding and induction programs.

• Identify high-potential employees and implement succession plans.

• Manage performance appraisal systems and career development initiatives.

• Conduct training needs assessments across departments.

• Develop and implement annual training plans and budgets.

• Coordinate leadership technical and compliance training programs.

• Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness.

• Develop and maintain competitive compensation structures.

• Oversee payroll processes employee benefits and incentive programs.

• Conduct salary benchmarking and market surveys.

• Ensure equitable and consistent application of compensation policies.

• Promote a positive workplace culture based on fairness and accountability.

• Address employee concerns and recommend appropriate interventions.

• Coordinate employee welfare and wellness programs.

• Support diversity inclusion and equal opportunity initiatives.

• Develop and oversee performance management systems.

• Guide managers on performance planning and appraisals.

• Monitor productivity and recommend improvement strategies.

• Support disciplinary and corrective action processes.

• Ensure compliance with labour laws health and safety regulations and company policies.

• Develop and update HR policies and procedures.

• Maintain accurate HR records and documentation.

• Coordinate internal and external HR audits.

• Prepare detailed human capital reports for senior management and investors.

• Report on workforce metrics such as labour costs turnover absenteeism and productivity.

• Present HR insights and trends to executive leadership.

• Support due diligence processes and ESG reporting requirements.

• Promote and support a safe working environment.

• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

• Support incident investigations and corrective actions.

• Drive employee wellness and mental health initiatives.

• Oversee the operation of staff catering services.

• Ensure food quality hygiene and safety standards are maintained.

• Manage canteen budgets and service providers.

• Monitor employee satisfaction and implement improvements.

• Coordinate work permits visas and immigration requirements.

• Liaise with relevant authorities and service providers.

• Maintain accurate expatriate records and compliance tracking.

• Support onboarding relocation and integration of expatriate staff.

• Advise management on expatriate policies and localization strategies.

• Oversee employee accommodation transport and welfare services.

• Coordinate staff events recognition programs and corporate activities.

• Manage workplace facilities and service contracts.

• Full Grade Twelve Certificate.

• Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management Industrial Psychology Business Administration or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years progressive HR experience with at least 3 5 years in a managerial role.

• Experience in manufacturing agro-processing or industrial environments is preferred.

• Proven experience in union management and collective bargaining.

• Experience in preparing management and investor reports.

• Strong knowledge of labour laws and HR best practices.

• Full professional membership with a recognized HR body.

• Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation abilities.

• High level of integrity and professionalism.

• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

• Ability to manage complex employee relations issues.

• Effective communication and stakeholder management.

• Certification of qualifications by relevant authorities where applicable.

• Commitment to upholding ethical standards and organizational values.

Interested candidates should submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) in PDF format clearly indicating the position applied for in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.