JOB DESCRIPTION
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
- POSITION IDENTIFICATION
- Job Title: Human Resources Manager
- Department Human: Resources and Administration
- Location: Yaoundé, Cameroon
- Reports To: Deputy General Manager
- Functional Reporting: Managing Director / General Manager
Professional Family Human Resources
- Minimum Qualification: Master’s Degree (Bac +5) in Human Resources, Management,
Employment Law or a related field
- Experience 3–5 years of relevant experience, including team management
- JOB PURPOSE
- The Human Resources Manager is responsible for developing, implementing and
supervising the company’s human resources strategy and administrative processes. This
role ensures effective management of the employee lifecycle, compliance with applicable
labour and social security regulations, strong employee relations, and the development of a
productive and professional working environment.
The postholder acts as a strategic partner to management and provides reliable HR advice,
clear communication and practical solutions to support the company’s operational and
business objectives.
- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
A. HR Strategy and Organisational Development
- Develop and implement HR policies, procedures and action plans aligned with the
company’s objectives.
- Advise management on workforce planning, organisational structure and HR-related
matters.
- Prepare and update organisational charts, job descriptions and reporting lines.
- Identify current and future workforce requirements and recommend appropriate HR
solutions.
- Promote a professional, accountable and performance-driven organisational
culture.
B. Recruitment, Selection and Onboarding
- Coordinate the end-to-end recruitment process, from manpower requisition to
candidate selection and onboarding.
- Work closely with department heads and line managers to understand staffing
requirements.
- Ensure recruitment processes are transparent, timely and properly documented.
- Coordinate interviews, reference checks, background verification and employment
offer.
- Ensure new employees receive appropriate induction, job expectations and
workplace orientation.
- Monitor probation periods and ensure timely performance reviews.
C. Employee Relations and Communication
- Maintain effective communication with employees, managers and senior
management.
- Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to
communicate clearly, professionally and diplomatically.
- Act as a point of contact for employee concerns, workplace disputes and HR-related
enquiries.
- Promote constructive dialogue, employee engagement and a respectful working
environment.
- Manage employee grievances and disciplinary matters fairly, confidentially and in
accordance with company procedures and applicable law.
- Support management and line managers in handling sensitive employee matters.
- Maintain effective relations with employee representatives and relevant external
stakeholders.
D. Labour Law, Compliance and Risk Management
- Ensure HR practices comply with applicable labour laws, regulations, social security
requirements and collective bargaining agreements.
- Monitor changes in labour and employment regulations and advise management on
their implications.
- Ensure employment contracts, amendments, renewals, extensions and termination
documents are properly prepared, reviewed and filed.
- Ensure timely and accurate management of employee records and statutory
documentation.
- Coordinate compliance matters with relevant authorities, including CNPS, tax
authorities and the Labour Inspectorate, as applicable.
- Monitor compliance with company policies, internal procedures and employment