Senior Human Resource Officer

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businessMining

Summary

Seeking a Senior HR Officer with exceptional leadership and influence to drive transformative HR initiatives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is strategic, innovative, and results-oriented, skilled in talent management, employee relations, and embedding positive organizational change. A strong understanding of HSE policies and their seamless integration into workplace practices is essential

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational goals and mining project timelines.
  • Partner with senior management to forecast manpower needs based on equipment mobilization and project phases.
  • Lead change management initiatives for scaling operations across multiple mine sites.
  • Plan, recruit, and deploy skilled labor (operators, mechanics, supervisors, engineers, and support staff) as per project
  • Oversee onboarding, induction, and site orientation programs to ensure employees are operationally ready.
  • Ensure compliance with Tanzanian labor laws, mining regulations, and client-specific requirements.
  • Act as the primary contact for labor unions, workers’ councils, and government authorities.
  • Resolve employee grievances fairly while maintaining productivity and safety standards.
  • Implement performance appraisal systems tailored for mining KPIs (e.g., equipment utilization, productivity per shift).
  • Identify skill gaps and coordinate training programs (technical, safety, supervisory, and leadership).
  • Develop succession planning strategies to retain high-potential talent.
  • Oversee payroll, benefits, and incentive schemes specific to mining shift work and remote-site allowances.
  • Benchmark salaries against industry standards to ensure competitiveness
  • Manage site-based housing, welfare, and healthcare programs for employees.
  • Integrate HR practices with HSE policies to promote a culture of safety.
  • Oversee site-based welfare facilities, including accommodation, food, medical, and recreation
  • Support employee wellness and mental health initiatives given the high-stress nature of mining operations.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and ethical
  • Drive diversity, inclusion, and local community employment.

Education and Qualifications

  • Bachelors in Human Resource Management with minimum 4 years of experience in a system driven production/ processing environment..
  • Masters in Human Resource Management is a plus

Requirements

  • He should be a person with Operations experience familiar with all employment and labour laws of Tanzania.
  • Project management
  • Hands-on experience with HRIS systems, payroll, and workforce planning tools.
  • Excellent negotiation, leadership, and interpersonal skills

Characteristics

  • Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-changing environments
  • Stays up to date on labor laws, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
  • Strong Organizational Skills

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Mining: 4 Years

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