HR Manager at Souk Farms

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Job Description

About SOUK Farms

SOUK Farms is Rwanda’s leading grower and exporter of premium horticultural produce. With extensive farming operations, and a growing network of over 1,000 Outgrowers, we are committed to delivering world-class quality to both local and international markets.

Position Summary

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced HR Manager to lead and professionalize our human resources function. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in driving a high-performance culture across the organization, ensuring accountability, and supporting our team as we scale. A strong background in performance management, policy implementation, compliance, and team development is essential.

Job Industry

Human Resource Management

Job Salary Currency

Job Salary Fixed

No

Key Deliverables

Performance Management and Accountability

  • Design, implement, and continuously improve the company’s performance management system
  • Lead quarterly and annual performance appraisal cycles
  • Support line managers in setting clear KPIs and goals for their teams
  • Drive consequence management processes in line with company policy
  • Monitor follow-through of performance improvement plans (PIPs)

HR Policy and Compliance

  • Review, update, and enforce HR policies and procedures across all sites
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws and internal guidelines
  • Conduct regular HR audits to identify risks and ensure standards are upheld

Recruitment and Onboarding

  • Lead the recruitment process for key roles across departments
  • Develop a strong talent pipeline in line with SOUK’s growth strategy
  • Oversee effective onboarding of new hires to ensure smooth integration

Staff Welfare and Employee Relations

  • Serve as the point of contact for employee grievances, conflict resolution, and disciplinary matters
  • Build positive employee relations and champion a values-driven culture
  • Design and manage staff welfare programs, team-building activities, and employee engagement initiatives

Training and Development

  • Conduct regular training needs assessments in collaboration with department heads
  • Roll out learning and development initiatives to strengthen leadership and technical capacity
  • Build management capabilities around team supervision and people development

HR Administration and Reporting

  • Maintain accurate HR records, staff files, and compliance documents
  • Provide regular reports to management on workforce trends, turnover, and key HR metrics
  • Lead digitalization of HR processes and systems where relevant

Academic Experiences

Qualification Industry
Bachelor'S Degree Human Resource Management

Essential Qualities

Essential Qualities
  • Minimum of 7 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a senior HR role, preferably in the agriculture, manufacturing, or FMCG sector
  • Proven expertise in performance management systems, employee relations, and policy implementation
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • High emotional intelligence with a hands-on approach to managing people and processes
  • Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda is required


Special Benefits for this Position

  • A fast-paced, mission-driven environment with ambitious growth goals
  • Opportunity to shape the HR function and contribute directly to SOUK’s transformation
  • Competitive salary with performance-based incentives

Application Process

Send your resume and a motivation letter and three references to  info@souk-ig.com, with the subject line containing: “Human Resource Manager Position – [Your Name]”

Close Date

01/07/2025