Human Resources Business Partner
About the role
As the HR Business Partner (HRBP), you will play a critical role in shaping Jaza’s people operations in Tanzania. You’ll partner directly with business leaders and employees to align HR practices with organizational goals, acting as a critical link between local teams, leadership, and our global HR function. In this role, you’ll lead efforts in compliance, performance management, talent development, employee engagement, and HR operations; helping to build and maintain a high-performing, inclusive, and mission-driven culture. Responsibilities: - Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, including investigations, disciplinary processes, and grievances - Maintain in-depth knowledge of Tanzanian labor laws and HR best practices, ensuring legal compliance and reducing risk - Provide guidance on organizational restructures, workforce planning, and redundancy procedures - Ensure managers and employees within your oversight group understand and adhere to HR/company policies consistently - Lead the full annual performance management cycle for your oversight group, including goal setting, mid-year reviews, and year-end evaluations - Partner with function leads on succession planning and talent reviews to identify high-potential talent and address critical skill gaps - Support talent acquisition efforts by collaborating with the recruiting team to ensure a seamless candidate experience and strong onboarding outcomes - Advise hiring managers on attraction strategies and participate in key hiring decisions to build high-performing teams - Oversee the integration of new hires within your oversight group, ensuring smooth transitions and alignment with Jaza’s culture and values - Maintain accurate and compliant employee records across all HR systems, including HRIS and payroll platforms, in line with internal policies and legal standards - Submit timely and accurate monthly payroll data to the HR Lead and Rewards team - Draft and manage employee documentation, including offer letters, contracts, NDAs, and internal communications - Support employee benefits administration, including insurance enrollment, life event changes, and documentation processing - Generate regular and ad-hoc reports on HR metrics (e.g., headcount, turnover, attendance) to support leadership decision-making - Design and implement employee engagement programs at the local and company-wide level (e.g., recognition initiatives, team-building activities, and volunteer events) - Analyze engagement survey results and collaborate with managers to develop and track action plans for continuous improvement - Act as a culture ambassador, ensuring company values are reflected in everyday management and employee experiences - Support and promote employee well-being initiatives, fostering an inclusive, positive, and supportive work environment - Supervise the office administrator in their daily tasks which include: Oversee office facility management, reception, travel logistics coordination, printing and distributing IDs and other documents How to apply: Apply via: https://hris.peoplehum.com/ehire/jobs/ddb0ebc8-7d20-49cb-94f4-b24b6a20e774/7f871eb5-f7a1-4d96-aae2-8322eb30d871
Key requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Psychology, or a related field
- 3-5 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a generalist role
- Comfortable working with HR technology; experience with HRIS is required, and familiarity with a Human Resource Management System (HRMS) is a strong plus
- Proven track record handling employee relations and strong handle of local labor laws and practices
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a high degree of professionalism
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity
- Skilled in negotiation and conflict resolution
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and passionate about impact-driven work
- Knowledge of labour laws
- Payroll processing