Human Resource Business Partner

Our client, a leading player in the agricultural sector, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support its large-scale banana operations. This role acts as both a strategic and operational partner to the farm leadership team, driving workforce productivity, compliance, and engagement through effective people strategies. The HRBP will blend high-level strategic alignment with hands-on HR execution, working closely with line managers, supervisors, and field labor teams. A vital part of this role is serving as a communication and cultural bridge between expatriate leadership and local teams, ensuring alignment, inclusion, and operational harmony. This is a full-time, on-site position based in a rural agricultural environment. Candidates must be willing and able to live and work in a remote farm setting.

• Collaborate with farm leadership to align workforce planning with operational goals, ensuring cost-effective and appropriate staffing levels.
  


• Oversee end-to-end HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, data management, employee relations, and exits.
  


• Maintain a strong daily presence with field teams to understand challenges and deliver practical, people-first HR solutions.
  


• Translate on-the-ground operational issues into actionable strategies that enhance labor relations, productivity, and workforce engagement.
  


• Act as a cultural and communication bridge between expatriate leadership and local teams to foster inclusive decision-making.
  


• Champion company values to create a high-performance, respectful, and engaged workforce environment.
  


• Drive morale, retention, and productivity initiatives through practical, worker-focused programs.
  


• Ensure effective onboarding, safety awareness, and integration of all workers (seasonal and permanent).
  


• Collaborate with supervisors to identify skill gaps and coordinate targeted training and upskilling opportunities.
  


• Embed simple, fair, and output-focused performance management systems suited to agricultural field realities.
  


• Develop frontline and supervisory succession pipelines in collaboration with farm leaders.
  


• Handle employee relations issues (grievances, discipline) fairly and in compliance with labor law.
  


• Maintain constructive relationships with unions and worker representatives while ensuring compliance with Tanzanian labor laws and agricultural regulations.
  


• Oversee camp operations and welfare administration, ensuring living conditions and amenities meet company standards.
  

Benefits

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (required).
  


• Professional HR certifications or experience in agricultural/operational environments (advantageous).
  


• 5–8 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in agriculture, manufacturing, logistics, FMCG, or other labor-intensive industries.
  


• Strong record of accomplishment in managing high-volume HR operations and employee relations at the field level.
  


• Hands-on experience supporting line managers and shift/field-based employees.
  


• Strong knowledge of Tanzanian labor legislation and compliance.