Human Resource Business Partner - Agricultural Farm

About the role

A client of Shugulika Africa Limited, a leading player in the agricultural sector, is looking for an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support its large-scale banana operations. The role is a full-time, on-site position in a rural farm setting, acting as both a strategic and operational partner to the farm leadership team. It works closely with line managers, supervisors and field labour teams, and serves as a communication and cultural bridge between expatriate leadership and local teams.

Key responsibilities

• Work with farm leadership to align workforce planning with operational goals and keep staffing levels cost-effective.
• Oversee end-to-end HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, data management, employee relations and exits.
• Stay present daily with field teams to understand challenges and deliver practical, people-first HR solutions.
• Turn operational issues into strategies that improve labour relations, productivity and engagement.
• Bridge expatriate leadership and local teams, champion company values and drive morale, retention and productivity programmes.
• Ensure onboarding, safety awareness and integration of seasonal and permanent workers.
• Help supervisors identify skill gaps and coordinate training and upskilling.
• Embed simple, fair, output-focused performance management systems.
• Build frontline and supervisory succession pipelines with farm leaders.
• Handle employee relations issues (grievances, discipline) fairly and in line with Tanzanian labour law.
• Maintain constructive relationships with unions and worker representatives.
• Oversee camp operations and welfare administration.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field (required).
• 5-8 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in agriculture, manufacturing, logistics, FMCG or other labour-intensive industries.
• Strong record of managing high-volume HR operations and employee relations at field level.
• Hands-on experience supporting line managers and shift/field-based employees.
• Professional HR certifications or experience in agricultural/operational environments (advantageous).
• Willingness to live and work in a remote farm setting.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Tanzanian labour legislation and compliance.
• Ability to manage recruitment, onboarding, employee relations and performance management in a field context.