New Job Opportunity HR Officer – Employee Relations & Wellness  at Tanga Cement Plc

Responsible for handling employee relations; ensuring positive relationship with union in line with company’s business values and objectives. The incumbent is also responsible for running schemes and programs that ensure smooth implementation of employee wellness, employee relations and employee feedback mechanisms.

Principal Accountabilities

Assist the Head of HR to develop employee relations strategies, programs, policies, and procedures

Manages all grievances and disciplinary cases in the company following company procedures

Provide guidance and support on Labour Law matters and ER issues

Monitor compliance of labour related laws in Tanzania, and keep abreast with regulatory changes

Update management on labour related proceedings in all courts by or against the company

Liaise with external lawyers and other agencies to ensure closure of labour cases

Represents the company in various proceedings, and in negotiations with other government agencies.

Support during litigations raised against the company

Collaborate with various stakeholders such as external lawyers, employers’ associations, government institutions and divisions and departments heads to train employees on compliance of labour related laws.

Contribute to the formulation of policies and design mechanisms to get employee feedback on practices, procedures, and policies

Participate in the design of employee wellness strategies and advise on the improvement of related policies

Oversee the employee medical scheme policy review, provide guidelines, norms, and procedures to employees

Drive implementation of counselling Programmes and track performance on quarterly basis

Ensure budgets related to company’s employee relations and wellness matters are managed in the most
efficient way.

Ultimate responsible for safe working practices especially at areas of responsibility.

Environment: Ensure environmental procedures are complied with, identify, and manage the environmental aspects and impacts in his/her area and instil environmental awareness culture in his/her area.

Any other duties as may be assigned Line Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent

If not LLB, must have a background in industrial relations

Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania and master’s degree in any related field will be an added advantage.

Knowledge and Specific Experience

At least a year experience in industrial relations and wellness activities ideally in a well-structured organization

Good understanding of cement industry trends.

Analytical skills; hands-on in interpretation and application of labour laws concepts to all stakeholders.

Excellent communication skills, excellent presentation skills, excellent organizational skills, good research skills, excellent negotiation skills, very good planning and organizing and time management, good computer literacy in MS Office suite, problem solving and good financial skills.

Tanga Cement Plc is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Salary and Benefits
The Company offers attractive salary and benefits in line with the candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience

How to Apply
Send your CV and copies of relevant certificates by email to [email protected] , on or before Thursday 23rd June 2022.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted