People & Culture Officer at Enza Zaden Tanzania

People & Culture Officer at Enza Zaden Tanzania

People & Culture Officer

Enza Zaden Tanzania

Enza Zaden Tanzania Ltd is a horticultural company that produces high-quality hybrid seeds. The seeds produced are all exported to the mother company based in the Netherlands. After thorough quality checks the seeds are re-exported all over the world under the Enza Zaden logo. 

Know more about us at http://www.enzazaden.com 

Enza Zaden Tanzania Ltd has a job opportunity for:

Job Title: People & Culture Officer

Position Type: Staff Position

Reports to: Human Resource Generalist

Job Location: Arusha, Tanzania

Objective of the Role: To support the effective delivery of People & Culture services through efficient HR administration, payroll support, employee relations, compliance, and accurate workforce data management, contributing to a positive employee experience and organizational success.

Main Activities:

1. Support the administration of employee records, HR processes, and workforce data management.
2. Assist with payroll administration, HR reporting, and the maintenance of accurate employee information.
3. Support employee relations, HR communications, onboarding activities, and employee engagement initiatives.
4. Ensure compliance with company policies, labour legislation, statutory requirements, and confidentiality standards.
5. Observe and promote company health, safety, hygiene, and operational protocols.

Specific Tasks:

• Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date employee records and HR documentation across the employee lifecycle.
• Support HR administration processes, including onboarding, attendance and leave management, employee data maintenance, and other routine HR activities.
• Assist in payroll administration, workforce reporting, HR metrics, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of HR data.
• Support employee relations initiatives by assisting with policy implementation, employee inquiries, workplace matters, and fostering a positive employee experience.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, Tanzanian labour laws, statutory requirements, and internal governance standards.
• Coordinate HR communications, employee engagement activities, and collaboration with internal stakeholders to support business objectives.
• Support audits, compliance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives through the maintenance of accurate records and effective HR administrative practices.
• Observe all company health, safety, hygiene, and operational standards while promoting professionalism and teamwork.
• Carry out any other duties and responsibilities assigned by management from time to time.

Key qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Human Resources or People & Culture, including payroll administration and HR reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage and interpret HR data accurately.
• High attention to detail, organizational ability, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Proficiency in HRIS/ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Sound knowledge of labour laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in both English and Swahili.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and people-focused People & Culture professional with strong experience in HR administration, payroll, and workforce reporting. The ideal candidate will combine excellent analytical and data management skills with a genuine commitment to fostering a positive employee experience, supporting organizational culture, and building effective workplace relationships, while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality in a dynamic work environment.

Our offer:

We offer a competitive salary, benefit package and an innovative environment. Teamwork, entrepreneurship, drive, a passion to learn and to share knowledge, respect for sustainable development and integrity are our most precious values. 

Our international work environment offers a range of possibilities to motivated qualified people with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to: [email protected] by the 25th November 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. 

Please include “People & Culture Officer Application” in the subject line.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Note: This opportunity is exclusively available for Tanzanian Nationals. 

Only individuals possessing the necessary qualifications and skills should submit their applications. While we appreciate all applicants, only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.

Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

*Acquisition in response to this advertisement is not appreciated.