Human Resources Manager

People Project is recruiting on behalf of its client, a company operating in the construction and infrastructure sector. The organization is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Human Resources Manager to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of its Human Resources and Administration function.

The successful candidate will oversee HR operations across the Head Office, construction projects, workshops, factories, yards and other operational locations. The role requires a hands-on leader who can strengthen HR systems, establish consistent controls across multiple locations, improve workforce utilization, and ensure that employee costs, records and processes are accurately managed and reported.

The Human Resources Manager will balance strategic leadership with direct involvement in recruitment, site workforce management, payroll coordination, employee discipline, administration and management reporting.

Develop and implement HR strategies, policies and workforce plans aligned with business objectives, project requirements and approved budgets.

Maintain organizational structures, approved staff establishments and manpower forecasts across departments and project sites.

Coordinate workforce mobilization, transfers and demobilization in line with project schedules and operational needs.

Advise senior management on organizational effectiveness, workforce utilization, succession planning and HR-related risks.

Lead recruitment for managerial, professional, technical, administrative and site-based positions.

Coordinate with Project Managers and Department Heads to validate manpower requirements, approvals and recruitment priorities.

Oversee candidate selection, verification, onboarding and deployment, ensuring critical vacancies are filled within agreed timelines.

Maintain accurate recruitment trackers and workforce records covering employee numbers, deployment, vacancies and joining dates.

Establish consistent HR procedures across construction sites, workshops, factories, yards and other operational locations.

Monitor attendance, absenteeism, overtime, leave, workforce movements and labour utilization in coordination with site management.

Ensure accurate site-level employee records and verification of attendance and overtime before payroll processing.

Coordinate workforce requirements, accommodation, transport and welfare arrangements where applicable.

Monitor labour-related risks that could affect project delivery.

Oversee payroll inputs, including attendance, overtime, allowances, advances, deductions, salary changes, new employees and employee exits.

Reconcile approved headcount, attendance records and payroll data, working closely with Finance to ensure accurate and timely processing.

Monitor employee costs against approved budgets by project, department and cost centre, identifying variances and opportunities for cost optimization.

Maintain appropriate payroll approval controls and investigate discrepancies, unauthorized changes and potential duplicate or fictitious employee records.

Coordinate compensation reviews, employee benefits and applicable statutory payroll obligations with the Finance department.

Ensure employment contracts, HR policies and employment practices comply with applicable Tanzanian labour legislation.

Oversee employment documentation, probation, leave, working hours, overtime, disciplinary procedures and termination processes.

Monitor applicable statutory registrations, contributions, permits and employment records in coordination with Finance and relevant authorities.

Coordinate labour inspections, employment audits and compliance reporting, seeking legal advice on complex or high-risk cases.

Work with the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) function to support compliance with applicable occupational health and safety requirements.

Implement performance appraisal systems, probationary reviews, measurable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and performance improvement plans.

Advise managers on employee performance, conduct, disciplinary action and consistent application of company policies.

Manage grievances, workplace investigations, disciplinary hearings and employee disputes in accordance with applicable law.

Monitor employee turnover, absenteeism and retention, implementing appropriate engagement and workforce stability initiatives.

Identify critical talent, succession requirements and opportunities to improve employee productivity and accountability.

Implement and maintain reliable Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Human Resource Information System (HRIS) processes covering employee records, organizational structures, payroll inputs, attendance and project cost centres.

Establish appropriate approval workflows, access controls and audit trails for HR transactions and employee data changes.

Prepare monthly HR dashboards covering manpower, recruitment, attendance, payroll, project labour costs, compliance, employee relations and performance.

Analyze workforce trends and budget variances, highlighting exceptions, operational risks and corrective actions for management.

Ensure employee information is accurate, confidential and handled in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.

Conduct training needs assessments and implement annual learning and development plans.

Coordinate employee induction, technical training, supervisory development and mandatory safety training with relevant departments.

Maintain training, competency and professional certification records, and assess the effectiveness of development initiatives.

Support succession planning and the development of internal talent for critical technical and management positions.

A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Human Resource Development, Business Administration or a related field.

A relevant postgraduate qualification or professional HR certification will be an added advantage.

A minimum of 5-8 years of progressive HR experience, including significant experience in a senior HR management or leadership role.

Demonstrated experience in the construction, engineering, infrastructure, manufacturing or another project-based operational environment.

Proven experience managing a diverse workforce across multiple departments, sites or locations.

Strong working knowledge of Tanzanian employment and labour legislation, including practical employee relations management.

Experience in workforce planning, recruitment, compensation and benefits, performance management, payroll coordination and HR reporting.

Experience developing HR policies, systems and processes and advising senior management on strategic people matters.

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official People Project recruitment portal. Applicants are encouraged to review the job requirements carefully and ensure their applications demonstrate relevant senior-level HR experience, knowledge of Tanzanian labour legislation, and experience managing workforces in construction, infrastructure or other project-based operational environments. Only applications submitted through the recruitment process specified by the recruiter should be considered.