HR Associate

HR Associate

Britam Insurance Tanzania Limited is looking for a dedicated HR Associate to support our Human Resource Manager in delivering exceptional employee services. This role is based in Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania, and is a full-time contractual position.

Job Purpose

The incumbent will support the Human Resource Manager in delivering exceptional employee services by overseeing and coordinating key HR functions, including recruitment and retention strategies, talent and performance management, employee relations initiatives, payroll processing, learning and development programs, and the maintenance of staff records. This position will directly report to the Human Resource Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Foster initiatives designed to strengthen positive working relationships, including staff meetings, social gatherings, and other collaborative activities. Maintain the accuracy and currency of employee records at all times. In accordance with established company human resource policies and procedures, execute the initiatives outlined in the annual action plan. Collaborating with the HR Manager, you will contribute insights regarding departmental staffing needs. Support the HR Manager in revising and maintaining job descriptions to ensure alignment with current HR policies and procedures. Gather training needs data from individual appraisals and relevant evaluation information to help shape and oversee learning and development initiatives. Collaborating with the HR Manager, you will organize and oversee the implementation of the staff training and development schedule. Facilitate the end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes, encompassing tasks such as obtaining necessary approvals, publishing job advertisements, conducting preliminary screenings and interviews, managing candidate files, and organizing induction sessions. Guarantee complete precision and promptness when entering data into all HR systems and files to maintain their integrity and reliability. Providing employees with expert counsel and direction regarding the interpretation and implementation of HR policies and procedures. Collaborate proactively to advance the organization’s cultural transformation initiatives. Working collaboratively with the HR Manager and the group payroll office, oversee the monthly payroll operations and maintain accurate payroll records while ensuring the timely submission of statutory reports to the appropriate regulatory bodies.

Key Performance Measures

As indicated in your personal score card.

Working Relationships

Internal relationships: All staff, Payroll team. External Relationships: External service providers, Regulators, Various vendors.

Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications Required

1. Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field. 2. Diploma in Human Resource Management. With a minimum of two to four years of practical experience in human resources management, preferably in a generalist capacity, the ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong foundation in core HR functions.

Essential Competencies

Demonstrates rapid acquisition and retention of new tasks and information, ensuring immediate comprehension of newly presented details. Conducts thorough research and gathers extensive data to inform high-level management decisions, leveraging both successes and failures as learning opportunities while actively seeking feedback from colleagues and customers. Demonstrates a strong commitment to fostering a collaborative work environment by valuing diverse perspectives and contributions from all team members, while maintaining a high level of empathy and attentiveness. Actively engages in open communication, offering and soliciting input to enhance collective understanding. Consistently provides support and encouragement to colleagues, sharing knowledge and expertise to strengthen team cohesion. Plays a key role in resolving disagreements constructively and cultivates a sense of unity and mutual respect among team members. Adapts seamlessly to team dynamics and contributes positively to the overall team culture. Applies specialized and technical knowledge while leveraging technology to accomplish professional goals; continuously enhances job-related expertise—both theoretical and practical—through ongoing development. Demonstrates a clear grasp of the roles and operations across various departments and functions within the organization. Delivers results while ensuring customer expectations are met through a commitment to high-quality outputs; maintains rigorous standards for both quality and quantity; diligently tracks and upholds personal performance metrics; operates with precision and structured organization; reliably achieves project objectives consistently. Demonstrates strict adherence to established procedures, policies, and schedules while ensuring timely attendance at work and meetings. Exhibits unwavering dedication to the organization’s mission and values, consistently fulfilling legal obligations and upholding safety standards integral to the role. Demonstrates unwavering commitment to ethical standards and organizational values, upholding integrity at all times. Embrace diversity wholeheartedly while fostering a strong sense of individual accountability toward both the community and the environment. Consistently reflects and reinforces these principles in daily interactions.

Additional Information

Primary Location: Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania. Organization: Britam Insurance Tanzania Limited. Job Type: Contractual. Shift: Day Job. Contract Type: Full-time. Job Posting: 19-08-2026. Unposting Date: 27-08-2026. Number of Openings: 1. Closing Date: 25th August, 2026.

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