Browns Plantations tea estates in Kenya are a leading producer and exporter of premium Kenyan tea, committed to sustainable farming practices, upholding human rights, environmental stewardship, and community empowerment.

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Trainee Planter Program - Labor Administration & Industrial Relations

Job TypeContract

QualificationBA/BSc/HND

Experience

LocationNairobi

Job FieldGraduate Jobs , Human Resources / HR

YOUR PROFILE

Degree Holder preferred Or A/L Pass with NIPM Plantations Management Course (Advantage)

Strong Leadership Potential Excellent Command of English

Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving abilities, high attention to detail, and effective team coordination skills.

Ability to Communicate in Sinhala & Tamil is an advantage

Trainee Planter Program - Labor Administration & Industrial Relations

Role Summary: Manages the human resources function on the estate, specifically regarding the permanent and casual labor force. This role ensures compliance with labor laws, manages recruitment, and maintains industrial peace.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Onboarding: Manage the recruitment process for field workers, ensuring proper medical checks and documentation.

Attendance & Payroll: Oversee daily "roll call" (attendance) and ensure accurate piece-rate calculations for plucking and task-rate calculations for general work.

Industrial Relations: Act as the first point of contact for worker grievances; manage union relations and ensure adherence to Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).

Welfare Services: Administer estate welfare facilities including housing, crèches, health centers, and worker canteens.

Disciplinary Actions: Investigate misconduct and implement disciplinary procedures in line with company policy and local labor law.

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• Manage the recruitment process for field workers, ensuring proper medical checks and documentation.
• Oversee daily "roll call" (attendance) and ensure accurate piece-rate calculations for plucking and task-rate calculations for general work.
• Act as the first point of contact for worker grievances; manage union relations and ensure adherence to Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).
• Administer estate welfare facilities including housing, crèches, health centers, and worker canteens.
• Investigate misconduct and implement disciplinary procedures in line with company policy and local labor law.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail
• Effective team coordination skills
• Excellent Command of English
• Ability to Communicate in Sinhala & Tamil is an advantage

• Degree Holder preferred
• A/L Pass with NIPM Plantations Management Course (Advantage)