Key Responsibilities: HR Strategy and Policy Development: Develop, review, and implement HR policies and procedures. Align HR strategies with overall business goals. Advise management on HR best practices and labor law compliance. Ensure consistent application of HR policies across all departments. Recruitment and Workforce Planning: Oversee recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. Develop workforce plans to support seasonal and permanent staffing needs. Coordinate hiring for farm workers, technical staff, and administrative personnel. Maintain updated job descriptions and staffing structures. Employee Relations and Industrial Relations: Manage employee grievances and disciplinary processes. Promote positive employee relations and workplace harmony. Facilitate conflict resolution and mediation. Liaise with labor unions (where applicable). Performance Management and Training: Oversee performance appraisal systems and processes. Implement performance improvement plans where necessary. Identify training needs and coordinate staff development programs. Support succession planning and talent development initiatives. Compensation and Benefits Administration: Oversee payroll processing and ensure accuracy. Ensure statutory deductions and remittances are compliant. Manage employee benefits programs. Conduct salary benchmarking and recommend adjustments. Compliance and Occupational Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with labor laws and industry regulations. Maintain employee records and HR documentation. Promote occupational health and safety standards across farm and processing sites. Support workplace inspections and audits. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field. CHRP certification preferred. Membership with IHRM. Minimum 5–8 years’ HR experience. At least 3 years in a managerial role. Experience managing large or seasonal workforce preferred.
