Syngenta Group is one of the world’s leading sustainable agriculture innovation companies, with roots going back more than 250 years. Our 53,000 people across more than 100 countries strive every day to transform agriculture through tailor-made solutions for the benefit of farmers, society and our planet – making us the world’s most local agricultural technology and innovation partner.

Syngenta Group is committed to operating at the highest standards of ethics and integrity. This is a commitment that we are making to investors, customers, society and employees. Syngenta Group is also committed to maintaining a workplace environment free from discrimination and Harassment.

Role Purpose

To provide high quality and consistent HR Operational and Generalist support to the commercial organization for East and Southern Africa and all other functions housed within the commercial operations towards delivering maximum value to the organization

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure that all HR processes and procedures are managed in line with Syngenta policies and local regulations/standards. Key to this regard is to ensure that all processes are managed within the ethics and compliance standards of the company.
• Provide guidance to Line Managers and employees on all the key HR processes areas including but not limited to performance management, compensation and benefits, recruitment and selection, disciplinary processes, employee benefit administration, leave management and tracking, HR systems and new approaches, Labor Laws and its changes, corporate, compliance and local policies.
• Promote HR programs that build good employee relations in addition to supporting employee engagement, employee wellness as well as Diversity and inclusion.
• Support all key people process areas including but not limited to compensation and benefit administration, leave management, recruitment and selection as well as Onboarding.
• Act as a point of contact for all employee-related questions on HR topics.
• Assist in the development, maintenance and administration of HR Policies.
• Ensure accurate HR reporting and provide trend analysis and insights or recommendations to address key HR metrics
• Maintain data integrity including entering data into HR information systems (Workday) and auditing on a monthly basis for accuracy and compliance
• Contribute to HR and business projects as needed and lead the yearly HR audit processes for the site. Related to this, ensure timely filing of statutory requirements and compliance.
• Partner with the HR Lead to ensure accuracy of organizational structure within HR systems and ensure timely and accurate changes are made in the system.
• Ensure integrity and timeliness in payroll processing as well as delivery of payslips.
• Coordinate internal communication for all HR matters at site level.
• Documentation - ensure employee files are kept safe and updated appropriately.
• Ensure compliance to labor legislation with regards to all key HR process areas.
• Manage ER issues and provide legal advisory to line managers
• Any other tasks that will be assigned to you by your line manager.

Critical Knowledge and Experience:

• University Degree in Human Resources/Business Administration or Social Sciences. Additional qualifications as Certified Public Secretary or Accountant or a Higher Diploma in HR will be an added advantage.
• A good understanding and interpretation of the East and Southern Africa countries’ labour laws.
• A minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in a similar or related role.
• Conversance with Zambia and Kenya labour regulations

Critical Skills And Capabilities

• Stakeholder Management coupled with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain timely and quality service to all employees while modelling confidentiality, ethics and integrity.
• Strong customer service attitude with the ability to establish trust and sustain good relationships with all organizational levels.
• Familiarity and understanding of HR information systems, preferably Workday.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision while modelling proactivity and innovation.

Location: Kenya / Zambia