Human Resources Business Partner Job at Watu in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Watu, a leading asset financing company in East Africa, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our team in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This is a strategic role for a seasoned HR professional looking to drive business success through people-centric solutions in a fast-paced, growing organisation.

As an HR Business Partner at Watu, you will serve as a consultant to management on human resource-related issues, acting as an employee champion and change agent. You will assess and anticipate HR-related needs, communicating needs proactively with our HR department and business management to develop integrated solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with leadership to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, conducting effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counselling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Analyse trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programmes, and policies.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance in Tanzania.
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation for the Tanzania operations.
• Support talent management processes including workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues as an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organisational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and Tanzanian employment laws.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Swahili.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel within Tanzania as needed.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• A pivotal role in a rapidly expanding company shaping the future of mobility and asset financing in East Africa.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• A dynamic, multicultural, and supportive work environment.

If you are a strategic HR professional passionate about partnering with business leaders to drive organisational success, we encourage you to apply. This position offers a significant opportunity to make a tangible impact at Watu.