Vacancy at H & W Rice Company Limited
HR Supervisor (H&W Rice)
Job Role: HR Supervisor
Location: Demsa, Adamawa
Job Type: Full Time
Company: H & W Rice Company Limited
Key Responsibilities:
HR Leadership & Team Supervision
Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to the H&W Rice HR team, ensuring clarity of roles, accountability, and high performance.
Allocate tasks, monitor output, and coach team members to improve efficiency, professionalism, and service delivery.
Act as the first point of escalation for HR-related issues within the subsidiary.
Promote HR best practices and ensure alignment with HR standards and expectations.
Recruitment, Selection & Onboarding
Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, including workforce planning, job requisitions, CV screening, interviews, and candidate selection.
Ensure all employment documentation (offer letters, contracts, IDs, pre-employment documentation) is accurately issued and maintained.
Design and implement effective onboarding and induction programs to support smooth employee integration and productivity.
Ensure recruitment activities align with approved manpower plans and budget.
HR Operations, Records & Data Management
Ensure proper maintenance of accurate and up-to-date employee records, including personal files, contracts, and HR databases.
Oversee staff attendance, leave management, confirmations, promotions, and exit documentation.
Maintain records of staff loans, advances, and other HR-related transactions.
Ensure confidentiality, accuracy, and proper documentation across all HR processes.
Payroll, Benefits & Compliance
Coordinate payroll preparation for permanent, contract, and casual staff, including overtime computation, attendance validation, and payroll inputs.
Ensure timely and accurate processing of terminal benefits and final entitlements.
Ensure compliance with labour laws, statutory obligations, and internal policies.
Monitor regulatory timelines and ensure statutory payments and filings are completed accurately and on schedule.
Performance Management & Talent Development
Implement and drive the performance management process at the subsidiary level in line with Group guidelines.
Support managers in setting performance goals, conducting reviews, and providing constructive feedback.
Collate training needs assessments and support the development and execution of training plans.
Coordinate internal and external learning interventions to support employee capability and performance improvement.
Employee Relations, Engagement & Welfare
Serve as a neutral mediator in employee relations matters, handling grievances, disciplinary issues, and conflict resolution in line with policy.
Promote positive employee relations through fair, transparent, and consistent people practices.
Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, team-building activities, and welfare programs.
Administer and analyze employee engagement surveys, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
Policy Implementation & Governance
Ensure effective implementation and adherence to HR policies and procedures within the H&W Rice business.
Support policy awareness and ensure employees and line managers understand HR guidelines and expectations.
Identify gaps in policy application and escalate recommendations for review.
Reporting & HR Advisory
Prepare and submit periodic HR reports covering headcount, attrition, recruitment, payroll, compliance, training, and employee relations.
Provide management with HR insights, trends, risks, and recommendations to support business decisions.
Act as a trusted HR advisor to management on people-related matters.
Continuous Improvement
Proactively identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, and employee experience.
Recommend practical HR initiatives that support productivity, engagement, and operational efficiency.
Stay informed on labour law updates and HR best practices relevant to the agri-business sector.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 5–9 years experience in human resource with prior experience in a lead or supervisory role.
Demonstrated experience in leading HR operations, including Payroll, Compensation & Benefits, Recruitment & Retention, Performance Management, Learning & Development, Policy Development, Employee Engagement, and Change Management.
Proven experience in implementing HR strategies and frameworks that support business objectives.
Experience in HRIS implementation, workforce planning, and process transformation initiatives.
Professional HR certification in either CIPM or HRCI is an added advantage.
Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to guide high-performing HR teams.
Strategic thinking with the ability to align HR initiatives to business objectives.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to extract HR metrics, analyze trends, and make data-driven recommendations.
Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
Deep understanding of HR policies, labor laws, and best practices, with the ability to implement continuous improvements.
High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Ability to adapt to dynamic environments and lead change management initiatives effectively.
Competence in HR technology, including HRIS platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, and other HR tools.
