HR Officer

Compagnie de Beau Vallon Ltée is one of the main economic players in the South-East of Mauritius. Over the past fifteen years, the Group has significantly diversified its activities across key sectors including diversified agriculture, hospitality, and property development.

We are currently seeking a dynamic HR Officer to join our team. Reporting to the Group HR Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the Group’s operations by providing Human Resources support across several clusters, including Agri-Business, Property and Leisure.

The role involves supporting managers on day-to-day people matters, coordinating recruitment and HR initiatives, and contributing to effective employee and industrial relations while ensuring compliance with labour legislation and Group policies.

Key Responsibilities

HR Administration & People Development

• Maintain and update employee records and HR databases.
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation, collective agreements, and applicable remuneration orders.
• Coordinate training activities, including follow-up of payments and reimbursements, and post-training evaluation.
• Manage recruitment processes based on departmental needs.
• Coordinate onboarding and induction processes for new employees.
• Support the implementation of performance management processes and professional interviews.
• Contribute to workforce planning and talent management initiatives (skills mapping, job descriptions updates, career development, succession planning, exits).
• Coordinate the procurement and distribution of uniforms and PPEs.

HR Business Partnering & Operational Support

• Act as the primary HR contact for assigned operational clusters.
• Identify HR needs and operational challenges in collaboration with department heads.
• Provide guidance and support to managers on HR-related matters, including labour law, recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, career development, remuneration, disciplinary and termination procedures.
• Define, implement, and ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures across operations.

Industrial & Employee Relations

• Handle employee requests, grievances, and disciplinary matters.
• Conduct investigations related to disciplinary cases and workplace conflicts.
• Prepare documentation and analysis for collective bargaining and union negotiations.
• Participate in meetings with trade union representatives where required..
• Ensure proper implementation and follow-up of collective agreements.
• Act as liaison with the Labour Inspectorate.
• Follow up labour-related cases with legal advisers.

Internal & External Communication

• Facilitate internal communication, acting as a key interface between management and employees.
• Communicate HR-related information to department heads and employees.
• Promote a positive social climate and contribute to a strong company culture through active listening and confidential employee support.
• Propose and support the organisation of internal events and initiatives.
• Provide regular reporting to the Group HR Manager.

Profile Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a similar HR generalist role.
• Experience in recruitment, employee relations and HR operations.
• Exposure to industrial relations or unionised environments would be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of Mauritian labour legislation
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• High level of autonomy, professionalism, and confidentiality.