Senior Human Resources Officer at Sagadfarms Limited

Sagad Farms owns and operates on 420 Hectares of land in Tiga Dam Area of Kano State. We own state of the art machines and irrigation facilities that enable us to be in production all year round. The company is into commercial seed rice, paddy production, aggregation and Agric Services. In recent years we have expanded into other field crops such as maize, sorghum and soy beans.

Leveraging on its distribution network and strong expertise in Rice production, Sagad is venturing into milling to create more direct market presence in the country.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Human Resources Officer

Location: Rano, Kano

Job Summary

• The Senior Human Resource Officer is responsible for managing HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training, and compliance, specifically within the rice milling industry. 
• The role ensures the effective implementation of HR policies and strategies to enhance workforce productivity and organizational success.

Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Workforce Planning:

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring qualified talent acquisition.
• Develop workforce planning strategies tailored to rice milling operations.
• Collaborate with department heads to identify staffing needs.

Employee Relations & Engagement:

• Foster a positive work environment and address employee concerns.
• Handle conflict resolution, grievances, and disciplinary actions in compliance with labor laws.
• Promote employee engagement and retention strategies.

Performance Management & Training:

• Implement performance appraisal systems and ensure regular evaluations.
• Identify training needs and develop industry-specific training programs.
• Organize workshops and learning initiatives to enhance employee skills.

HR Policy Development & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with labor laws and industry-specific regulations.
• Develop and enforce HR policies aligned with company objectives.
• Keep up-to-date with legal changes affecting rice milling workforce management.

Payroll & Benefits Administration:

• Oversee payroll processing and ensure accuracy in salary administration.
• Manage employee benefits, including health insurance and leave policies.
• Handle HR budgeting and cost control initiatives.

Health, Safety, and Workplace Conditions:

• Collaborate with HSE officers to ensure a safe working environment.
• Promote safety awareness and compliance in rice mill operations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional HR certification (e.g., CIPM, SHRM, HRCI) is an advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years of HR experience, preferably in a rice milling or agribusiness environment.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite.

Key Competencies:

• Strong problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• High level of confidentiality and ethical conduct.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Work Environment:

• Office and factory/site-based work within a rice mill setting.
• Interaction with production teams and senior management.

Application Closing Date
20th March, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] or [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.