HR Officer - Dar es Salaam
At a glance
Mid-level HR Business Partner & Generalist role at ITM Tanzania Limited. Dar es Salaam.
Pay not stated HR Business Partner & Generalist salary
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What you'll do
- Coordinate hiring from vacancy posts and candidate screening through interview scheduling and support for hiring managers
- Handle employee changes from onboarding and transfers to payroll inputs, records, confirmations and departures
- Help run engagement, performance, learning, benefits and team-building initiatives that support employee experience
- Keep HR files, system data, headcount and training records accurate and aligned with policies and labour rules
- Answer routine employee questions, refer complex relations issues and assist the HR & Administration Manager with projects and field activities
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or a related subject
- At least one to two years in HR administration or a generalist position
- Working knowledge of labour law, hiring, employee relations, performance, training and benefits administration
- Comfort using Microsoft Office and HR information systems
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits someone who can manage practical HR administration while supporting recruitment and employee programs. The position is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
From the employer
Purpose of the role
The candidate for this role will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day delivery of human resources and administration functions by coordinating recruitment, employee lifecycle activities, HR administration, employee engagement initiatives, and HR compliance while ensuring efficient and professional HR service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Support the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment administration, onboarding, transfers, confirmations, payroll inputs, employee records management, and offboarding processes.
Coordinate recruitment activities by posting vacancies, sourcing candidates, screening applications, scheduling interviews, and supporting hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
Assist in implementing HR initiatives covering employee engagement, performance management, training and development, benefits administration, team building, and employee experience programs.
Maintain accurate HR records, HR information systems, headcount reports, training records, and employee documentation while ensuring compliance with HR policies and labour legislation.
Provide first-line support on employee queries and routine employee relations matters, escalating complex issues appropriately while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Provide administrative and logistical support to the HR & Administration Manager, coordinate HR projects, and support field-based HR activities as required.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 1–2 years' experience in an HR Administration or HR Generalist role, preferably within the microfinance or financial services sector.
Working knowledge of labour laws, recruitment and selection, employee relations, performance management, training coordination, compensation and benefits administration, and HR policies.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HR Information Systems (HRIS).
Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, and administrative skills with a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania