HR Manager
Employer Information
HC Solutions Ltd
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, Shareholder sign-off, and implementation of new organisational structures, reporting lines, and working-time arrangements across the business
- Own the end-to-end roll-out of new HR policies and procedures, ensuring clear communication, staff understanding, and consistent application
- Plan and manage the re-issuance of employment contracts to all permanent, casual, and cooperative workers, working closely with the legal team to ensure full compliance with Rwandan Labour Law
- Develop and manage detailed implementation plans and timelines for all change initiatives, reporting progress and risks to the General Manager as required
- Meet agreed corrective-action plans and delivery timelines set by the Shareholder without requiring close supervision
- Develop, update, and maintain a comprehensive suite of HR policies aligned with Rwandan Labour Law
- Work closely with the legal team to ensure all contracts, policies, and HR practices are fully compliant with current Rwandan labour legislation and evolving regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate, audit-ready HR records, contracts, and documentation for all employee categories
- Ensure statutory compliance in areas such as social security (RSSB), PAYE, work permits for international staff, and other regulatory obligations.
- Oversee HR administration for approximately 200 permanent employees (local and international) and a casual/cooperative workforce of 200–500 community members.
- Design and implement appropriate contractual and engagement frameworks for casual and cooperative labour that are fair, compliant, and administratively manageable at scale.
- Manage the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, contracts, performance management, disciplinary processes, grievances, and exits
- Oversee payroll input, leave management, attendance, and time-and-attendance systems for all worker categories.
- Act as a key point of contact between the company, the local community, cooperatives, and local Government authorities on employment and labour-related matters
- Build and maintain constructive working relationships with District and Sector-level authorities, local leaders, and community representatives
- Lead, coach, and develop a small HR team (two direct reports), building their capability to take on more complex HR administration tasks
- Set clear objectives, priorities, and standards for the HR team, and manage performance robustly
- Ensure adequate HR service coverage across a demanding operational site with minimal supervision from senior management
- Maintain and analyse HR metrics (headcount, turnover, absenteeism, casual labour utilization, grievance/disciplinary) to inform decision-making
- Provide regular, accurate reporting to the General Manager and Shareholder on HR KPIs, change programme progress, workforce data, and emerging risks
- Use of IT systems effectively to maintain data integrity, generate reports, and support evidence-based decision-making.
Requirements
Main qualifications are:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Law, or a related field
- a postgraduate qualification or HR professional certification (e.g., CIPD, IHRM) is an advantage
- Minimum 10 years' progressive HR experience, including at least 3–5 years in a senior HR Manager or Department Manager role
- Excellent IT skills, including strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience using HRIS/payroll systems
- Strong policy drafting and technical writing skills, able to translate legal and regulatory requirements into clear, practical policy documents
- Demonstrable, verifiable track record of successfully designing and implementing organisational change, HR policy overhauls, and contract renewal programmes — ideally within a large-scale industrial, construction, mining, agribusiness, or infrastructure project
- Strong working knowledge of Rwandan Labour Law and statutory HR compliance requirements (employment contracts, RSSB, work permits, termination procedures, etc.)
- Prior experience managing a mixed workforce of permanent, casual, and cooperative/community labour is strongly preferred
- Experience operating in a remote, rural, or resource-constrained project environment, ideally within Rwanda or the East African region
- Proven ability to work independently, deliver against demanding timelines, and meet Shareholder expectations with minimal supervision
- Prior experience liaising with local Government authorities, District/Sector officials, and community structures
Summary
Location: Kigali
Field: Other Jobs
Type: JOB
Required Documents: CV, Application Letter
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