- Job Title: Human Resources Specialist
- Location: Rano, Kano
- Employment Type: Full-time
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About Sagad Farms
Sagad Farms is a 1,000-acre rice farm reshaping Nigerian agriculture through innovative farming, crop building, and processing practices. With a 50,000-ton annual capacity rice mill, we produce the renowned Dantata Rice brand, alongside Sagad Parboiled Rice, Dabo, and Thai Crown. Beyond agriculture, we are committed to driving economic growth, food security, and social impact in Nigeria’s farming industry.
Role Overview
The Human Resources Specialist will oversee and execute HR functions across the farm’s operations. This role includes policy development, recruitment, employee engagement, training, compliance, and culture-building initiatives. The successful candidate will ensure Sagad Farms maintains a productive, inclusive, and compliant workplace, while fostering employee growth and organizational success.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Talent Management
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Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract skilled talent across farming, operations, and corporate roles.
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Lead onboarding processes to ensure smooth integration of new employees.
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Build structured career pathways and employee development plans.
Employee Relations & Engagement
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Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
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Act as the primary point of contact for employee concerns, grievance handling, and conflict resolution.
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Drive programs that empower women and promote gender equity across farm operations.
Training & Development
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Assess skill gaps and design training programs for staff at all levels.
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Partner with trainers, institutions, and external experts for workforce upskilling.
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Lead leadership and capacity-building initiatives to strengthen internal talent pipelines.
HR Operations & Compliance
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Ensure compliance with Nigerian labor laws and internal HR policies.
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Manage contracts, leave administration, payroll support, and performance evaluation processes.
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Maintain accurate HR records and generate reports/metrics for management.
Culture & Organizational Development
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Champion Sagad Farms’ mission, vision, and values in workplace practices.
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Lead diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, particularly increasing women’s participation in agriculture and leadership roles.
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Support change management strategies as the company scales its operations.
Qualifications & Requirements
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Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or related field.
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Minimum of 5 years’ HR experience (preferably in agribusiness, FMCG, or manufacturing).
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Strong knowledge of Nigerian labor law and HR best practices.
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Proven track record in recruitment, employee relations, and performance management.
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Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
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Strategic thinker with the ability to align people needs with organizational goals.
