Senior Human Resources Specialist

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Human Resource Officer Position at Action Against Hunger Tanzania The Human Resource Officer will oversee the full spectrum of HR functions, ensuring adherence to organizational policies while fostering a productive and compliant workplace. This role involves managing recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluations, and employee relations, with a strong emphasis on talent acquisition and retention. Additional responsibilities include payroll processing, benefits administration, and compliance with labor regulations. The ideal candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, along with at least three years of progressive HR experience in a humanitarian or NGO setting. Proficiency in HR software, exceptional communication skills, and cultural sensitivity are essential, as is the ability to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment. Fluency in English and Swahili is required, with additional language skills considered an advantage. Job overview Position: Human Resource Officer Req : 45 Organization: Action Against Hunger Department: Human Resources Reports to: Country Director Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Salary grade: AAH-6 Job family: TZ Pay type: Salary Employment indicator: Seasonal Education level: Bachelor’s degree Travel required: Yes Travel percentage: 30% Job start date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Job end date: Wednesday, June 30, 2027 Last update: May 2026 Posting details Posted: Monday, June 8, 2026 at 12:00 AM Expires: Friday, June 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM Background Action Against Hunger spearheads the global initiative to eradicate hunger by pioneering innovative solutions, championing systemic change, and delivering life-saving interventions to 24 million individuals each year. This nonprofit, with a presence in 50 countries and a team of 8,300 professionals, collaborates closely with local communities to tackle the underlying drivers of hunger—such as climate change, conflict, inequality, and crises. Action Against Hunger USA, an autonomous affiliate of the global Action Against Hunger network, oversees programs in eight nations: Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia, and Haiti. The organization administers more than $100 million in initiatives and employs roughly 1,800 full-time professionals across its headquarters in New York City and Washington, D.C., as well as regional offices in Nairobi and field locations, with expectations for continued expansion. Summary of Position Purpose The HR Officer ensures the seamless execution of human resource functions, aligning them with the objectives of the Action Against Hunger Tanzania Country Office while maintaining full compliance with regulatory standards. This position enhances personnel management frameworks, strategic workforce planning, employee engagement, and HR policy adherence by enforcing robust HR frameworks, overseeing payroll processing, managing the employee lifecycle, fostering staff engagement programs, and maintaining accurate HR data systems. This role upholds organizational policies and labor regulations with consistency while fostering a professional, accountable, and people-focused workplace that enhances staff performance and drives organizational success. Engagement The HR Officer collaborates closely with the Finance and Administration Manager, technical and support department heads, regional HR teams, and all country office staff to ensure the seamless provision of HR services and adherence to organizational standards. This role involves ongoing coordination with Finance on payroll execution, regulatory compliance, staff benefits management, and audit obligations. The role involves providing support to managers and staff on HR policies, performance management processes, recruitment coordination, onboarding procedures, employee relations, learning and development initiatives, and staff welfare matters. Additionally, the HR Officer interacts with external stakeholders such as government labor offices, statutory bodies, insurance providers, training institutions, and recruitment partners. Delivery The HR Officer is responsible for overseeing comprehensive human resource functions that enhance the recruitment, growth, motivation, and retention of a top-tier workforce. By ensuring precise HR data administration, enforcing organizational policies, providing employee assistance, and refining HR systems and processes, this role fosters operational efficiency, elevates the employee experience, and aligns with the strategic goals of the country office. Key Responsibilities Objective 1: Workforce Planning and Talent Acquisition Assist in attracting, recruiting, and retaining top talent to fulfill the organization’s staffing requirements effectively. We assist in developing and implementing workforce planning strategies to ensure staffing needs are met across all departments.

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment and selection processes.
• Prepare vacancy announcements and recruitment documentation. We oversee the entire recruitment process, from identifying and engaging potential candidates to conducting thorough screenings, organizing interviews, and administering assessments to evaluate qualifications and fit.
• Conduct reference and background checks.
• Prepare employment contracts and offer documentation.
• Coordinate onboarding and induction processes.
• Monitor probation periods and employee confirmations.
• Maintain recruitment records and recruitment metrics. Objective 2: Employee Lifecycle Administration Oversee the maintenance of employee records and ensure the smooth operation of HR administrative procedures across every phase of the employee journey. Develop and oversee comprehensive personnel files for each employee to ensure accurate and up-to-date documentation. Ensure meticulous accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance for all employee documentation. Administer contracts, along with any necessary amendments, transfers, promotions, and separations, ensuring all processes are executed in accordance with established policies and procedures. Responsible for accurately updating and managing employee records in the HRIS and other relevant HR systems to ensure data integrity and compliance with organizational policies. Diligently track contract expiration dates and renewal timelines to ensure timely oversight and management of contractual obligations. Oversee the administration of leave requests, maintain accurate attendance records, and ensure timesheets are processed promptly and correctly.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities. Archive employee files in strict compliance with established organizational protocols and retention schedules to ensure proper documentation and adherence to regulatory standards. Objective 3: Compensation, Benefits and Payroll Administration Oversee the efficient management and operation of compensation and employee benefits programs to ensure their effectiveness.
• Prepare and coordinate monthly payroll processing. Verify all payroll modifications, such as additions of new employees, updates to compensation, changes to allowances, and processing of terminations. Prepare statutory deduction schedules and generate payroll reports in compliance with regulatory requirements. Facilitate the prompt and accurate filing of all tax obligations and mandatory statutory contributions. Oversee and manage the company’s employee medical insurance and benefits programs to ensure comprehensive coverage and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Conduct payroll reconciliations and spot checks.

Compétences requises

• Support salary review and compensation exercises. Address employee inquiries regarding payroll and benefits promptly and efficiently, ensuring accurate information is provided. To enhance performance and foster professional growth, this role emphasizes performance management, learning initiatives, and continuous development strategies. Key responsibilities include evaluating employee performance, identifying skill gaps, and designing targeted training programs to improve individual and organizational effectiveness. Additionally, the position requires collaborating with leadership to align development goals with business objectives, ensuring that learning opportunities drive measurable results. Strong communication, analytical, and coaching skills are essential to support employees in achieving their full potential and contributing to the company’s long-term success. Foster employee performance and professional development by implementing structured people management practices. Facilitate the implementation and supervision of performance management cycles and review procedures to ensure alignment with organizational objectives. Responsibilities include overseeing the timely completion of probationary and annual performance evaluations to ensure adherence to established review schedules. Provide assistance to managers in implementing performance management tools and processes to enhance team productivity and development.
• Identify employee training and development needs.
• Coordinate learning and development initiatives.
• Maintain employee training records.
• Assist in implementing succession planning and talent development strategies to ensure organizational readiness and growth. Oversee the execution of performance improvement plans as required to ensure adherence and effectiveness. Objective 5: Employee Relations, Engagement and Wellbeing Foster a work environment characterized by positivity, inclusivity, and high productivity. Offer expert advice on HR policies and procedures to ensure alignment with organizational standards and regulatory requirements. Assist in addressing and resolving employee relations matters and workplace issues as they arise.
• Participate in disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Coordinate employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives. Ensure the promotion of safeguarding principles, adherence to the Code of Conduct, and alignment with organizational values.
• Facilitate employee communication and feedback mechanisms. Facilitate and champion initiatives focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and staff welfare to foster a supportive and equitable work environment. Play a key role in fostering a positive organizational culture and supporting the implementation of change management initiatives. Objective 6 focuses on ensuring adherence to HR compliance regulations, maintaining accurate reporting standards, and efficiently managing HR systems. This role involves overseeing compliance with labor laws, employment policies, and regulatory requirements while ensuring timely and precise reporting to internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, it requires the management and optimization of HR systems to support data integrity, streamline processes, and enhance overall HR operational efficiency. Ensure adherence to HR regulations while facilitating informed, data-driven decisions via robust HR systems and reporting mechanisms. Ensure adherence to labor laws and internal organizational policies at all times.
• Develop and compile monthly HR reports alongside workforce analytics to provide strategic insights.
• Maintain HR dashboards and workforce metrics.
• Support HR audits and compliance reviews. Oversee the execution and completion of audit recommendations and corresponding action plans to ensure adherence to established guidelines and timelines.
• Support safeguarding compliance monitoring and reporting. Assist in the formulation and periodic evaluation of human resources policies to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory standards. Facilitate the seamless deployment and enhancement of HRIS and digital HR platforms to ensure optimal functionality and efficiency. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Physical Demands The role necessitates sustained periods of sitting and focused attention on tasks such as typing, while consistently delivering high volumes of accurate work within tight deadlines amid stressful conditions. Additionally, the position operates within a moderately noisy office environment characterized by frequent interruptions. Strong proofreading skills are essential to minimize the need for corrections, ensuring work requires only minor revisions infrequently. To qualify for field travel, the employee must confirm their physical fitness to withstand physically demanding and high-stress conditions, which may involve traversing long distances, adhering to a restricted diet, and/or staying in basic accommodations such as tents or less-than-ideal housing. Appropriate accommodations will be provided to support individuals with disabilities in fulfilling these core responsibilities. Working Conditions, Travel and Environment The position necessitates consistent attendance, typically five days per week, with flexibility to accommodate extended hours, weekend assignments, or travel as business needs arise. Occasional domestic and international travel may be required for work-related purposes. Employees must be prepared to operate in potentially hazardous environments, including high-security zones, austere living conditions, extreme weather, and areas with elevated risks of infectious diseases while fulfilling job responsibilities in the field. Skills and Qualifications Required Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Organization Development, or an equivalent discipline is required. Minimum of three years’ relevant professional experience is required, with prior involvement in an international non-governmental organization considered a valuable asset.
• Experience using HRIS and payroll software. Proficient in executing payroll with precision and ensuring meticulous maintenance of employee documentation. Possesses a comprehensive understanding of statutory deductions and ensures strict adherence to payroll compliance regulations. Demonstrates strong skills in generating HR reports and effectively managing databases. Required Skills & Experience
• Professional Certification in Human Resource Management. Demonstrates exceptional leadership capabilities, analytical thinking, adept problem-solving, strong negotiation acumen, and superior interpersonal and communication skills. A proven capacity to excel both independently and collaboratively, coupled with strong multitasking skills, is required. Maintains strict confidentiality, demonstrates unwavering accountability, upholds the highest standards of integrity, and effectively manages sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism. Proficient in both spoken and written English and Swahili with strong fluency in both languages. Demonstrates proficient and practical application of various computer software and tools. Caring is Contagious! Utilize the social media icons provided to spread the word and share this opportunity with others. Please submit your curriculum vitae and application through the company’s official website by utilizing the provided link. Closing Date : 15th June , 2026. Don’t miss out on the most recent job opportunities in Tanzania—subscribe now to stay updated. Click here to begin.