HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

Our client is a growth-oriented agribusiness specialising in three core divisions: Herbs and Botanicals for essential oils, Honey By-products, and Processing, Extraction, Packaging and Labelling, with a planned Ranching Division. These operations will be based at the Company’s designated Special Economic Zone facility, with end products destined for global export markets. The client seeks to fill the position of Human Resource Manager which has arisen in their company

Job Title

Human Resource Manager

Duty Station

Company-designated SEZ and operational sites, with travel as required

Employment Type

Full-time

Reporting To

Managing Director

·        HR strategy and structure: Develop the HR strategy, organisational structure, staffing plan and people policies for all divisions.

·        Talent acquisition and deployment: Lead recruitment, onboarding, placement and succession planning for technical, operational and support teams.

·        People management systems: Establish employment contracts, staff records, HR procedures, performance-management tools and payroll controls.

·        Performance and capability: Drive KPI-based performance management, staff training, leadership development, employee engagement and retention.

·        Employee relations: Manage grievances, disciplinary processes, workplace investigations and conflict resolution in a fair and professional manner.

·        Compensation and benefits: Support management in developing competitive pay, benefits, allowance and commission structures linked to measurable results.

·        Compliance and workplace standards: Ensure adherence to employment law, HR professional standards, occupational safety, welfare and social-protection obligations.

·        Management reporting: Provide accurate reports on headcount, labour cost, productivity, turnover, performance, training needs and workforce risks.

·        Academic qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from a recognised institution.

·        Postgraduate advantage: A postgraduate qualification in Human Resource Management, Organisational Development, Industrial Relations, Labour Relations or a related people-management field will be an added advantage.

·        MBA advantage: MBA in Human Resource Management, in addition to the defined qualification criteria, will be an added advantage.

·        Professional qualification: CHRP-K or an equivalent recognised HR professional qualification is preferred.

·        Professional membership: Current membership of the Institute of Human Resource Management and a valid practising certificate, where applicable.

·        Experience: Minimum of eight years’ progressive HR experience, including at least three years in a management role.

·        People-management track record: Proven track record in managing, motivating and developing diverse teams will be an added advantage.

·        Sector exposure: Experience in agribusiness, manufacturing, processing, export, logistics or SEZ operations will be an added advantage.

·        Technical competence: Strong working knowledge of employment law, employee relations, compensation, HR information systems and workforce reporting.

·        Strategic HR leadership: Mature, ethical and results-oriented HR professional with sound judgement and commercial awareness.

·        People management and engagement: Strong people-management capability with a proven track record in managing, motivating and developing diverse teams.

·        Workforce planning and talent acquisition: Practical leader able to support staffing plans, recruitment, deployment and succession needs across all divisions.

·        Performance and KPI management: Capable of driving performance discipline, accountability and measurable results through clear KPIs.

·        Employee relations and advisory skills: Confident in advising senior leadership, handling employee relations matters and resolving workplace issues professionally.

·        Compliance, integrity and risk management: High standards of confidentiality, fairness, compliance awareness and responsible decision-making.

·        Communication and operational adaptability: Strong communicator able to build trust and operate effectively across field, processing and SEZ environments.

·        Salary: Competitive and above the relevant industry average, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

·        Allowances and cover: Commuting allowance and medical cover under the Company’s approved scheme.

·        Performance incentive: Agreed commission payable upon achievement of measurable and realistic KPIs.