HR Business Partner at Victory Farms

As the HR Business Partner at Victory Farms you will serve as a strategic partner to business leaders, providing end-to-end HR support to drive organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and employee engagement. In this role you will ensure alignment between HR initiatives and business objectives while fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnership & Workforce Planning

• Partner with Heads of Departments (HODs) and managers to align HR strategies with business goals.
• Lead the headcount planning and approval process. This will include; Compiling staffing needs based on business demands, preparing and presenting staffing proposals for leadership review and ensuring proper documentation and approvals for implementation.
• Conduct HR reviews with HODs/managers, including; aanalysing staff costs, including casual labour utilization and ccollaborating on improvement initiatives and setting performance targets.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Work with hiring managers to review hiring needs and develop accurate job descriptions.
• Conduct second-level CV screening to ensure quality shortlisting.
• Provide interview support, including structuring assessments and participating in interviews where necessary.
• Champion the onboarding process to ensure seamless integration and experience for new hires.

Performance Management & Employee Relations

• Guide the performance management cycle, including setting KPIs, review timelines, and feedback mechanisms.
• Facilitate performance improvement plans (PIPs), coaching sessions, and growth paths for underperforming staff.
• Manage the disciplinary process i.e: Draft show-cause letters, coordinate disciplinary hearings, and implement outcomes in accordance with policy and ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant resolutions.
• Promote a positive workplace culture through engagement initiatives, and monthly HR-employee feedback forums.
• Act as the first point of contact for all employee relations matters; mediate conflicts and manage grievances professionally.

HR Compliance & Policy Implementation

• Ensure compliance with all local labor laws, health and safety standards, and employment regulations
• Maintain up-to-date employee records and ensure HRIS accuracy
• Regularly review and update HR policies to ensure relevance and compliance.
• Support HR audits and internal control requirements.

Learning, Development & Culture

• Collaborate with the L&D team to ensure learning programs are aligned with department and business goals.
• Work with department heads to identify skill gaps and feed into the L&D needs analysis process.
• Champion the implementation and adoption of learning initiatives across business units.
• Be a visible ambassador of the company’s values and drive initiatives that promote a positive, inclusive culture.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Masters Degree in a related field will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 5 years in HR, preferably as an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of labour laws and maintain high standards of HR practice.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret workforce data.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.