Are you an HR pro looking to make a difference? This HR Manager role with Feed the Children could be the perfect fit! You’ll work closely with teams in Tanzania and internationally to build strong relationships, improve employee engagement, and support Feed the Children’s mission.

Job Highlights:

  • Main Goal: Partner with management and employees to create a supportive, effective work environment that meets Feed the Children’s objectives.
  • Role Focus: Build efficient HR processes, encourage employee growth, and foster a diverse, high-performing team.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • HR Policies: Develop and update HR policies for performance management, salaries, benefits, and more.
  • Recruitment: Lead hiring processes, manage contracts, and assist unsuccessful applicants.
  • Employee Onboarding: Design orientation schedules and conduct new staff inductions.
  • Goal Setting & Reviews: Ensure staff and supervisors set 90-day and annual goals, supporting reviews as needed.
  • Record-Keeping: Maintain efficient systems for employee records and HR documents.
  • Workplace Support: Offer guidance to managers and staff on improving work relationships and morale.
  • Policy Updates: Keep up-to-date on labor laws to ensure Feed the Children’s compliance.
  • Training & Development: Plan staff training, create records of development events, and organize major HR events.
  • Compensation Management: Oversee salaries, pensions, and benefits, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
  • Dispute Resolution: Manage conflict, discipline, and grievances according to policies and local laws.
  • Payroll Coordination: Partner with finance to handle payroll and statutory requirements promptly.
  • Admin Supervision: Guide and mentor the reception/admin staff.
  • Compliance: Ensure NGO annual returns and other compliance tasks are completed on time.

Reports To: Regional HR Business Partner
Works With: Tanzania staff and International Operations team
Supervises: Receptionists and Admin Assistants

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Key Skills: Great people skills, time management, communication (written and verbal), strategic thinking, and organizational ability.
  • Tech Skills: Microsoft Office and databases proficiency.
  • HR Knowledge: Understanding of Tanzanian labor laws and US funding regulations like USAID is a plus.
  • Experience: 5-7 years in HR, preferably in an NGO setting.
  • Education: University degree in Business Management or Social Science.

FEED’s Commitment to Ethics and Safety

Feed the Children promotes a workplace free from harassment and exploitation. Employees must uphold high ethical standards and follow the organization’s policies on safeguarding. Violations may lead to disciplinary action, including termination.

Important Note

This job description outlines the main duties but is not exhaustive. The chosen candidate may be asked to take on other responsibilities as needed.

How to Apply

Interested candidates with Tanzanian citizenship or work authorization can apply by sending their CV and cover letter to feedinternationaljobs@feedthechildren.org by November 7, 2024. Please mention “HR Manager” in your email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Feed the Children reserves the right not to fill the role.