HR Manager

Date: 14 Sept 2026

Country: Cote d'Ivoire

Location:

Abidjan HO, CI

Function: Human Resource

About Us

As a leading provider of high-quality food and beverage ingredients, we work with farming communities across the globe to grow, source and produce ingredients that are good for consumers, farmers, and the world around us. We supply household food brands and manufacturers worldwide with cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices ingredients which are often grown on our own farms and estates and sourced from hundreds of thousands of farmers across ~50 countries. Along with our diverse manufacturing and innovation capabilities, this means we can provide ingredients for a range of products, from a plant-based latte mix to an almond based snack bar or a dairy-free ice cream.  Making a positive impact on people and planet is a core component of our Purpose, to be the change for good food and a healthy future. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

Main Purpose of the role

We are seeking an The HR Manager – Cashew who will serve as the strategic and operational Human Resources partner for the Cashew business in Côte d'Ivoire. The role is responsible for driving people strategies, workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, organizational effectiveness, compliance, and HR operations to support business growth and operational excellence across processing plants and commercial operations.

The incumbent will work closely with business leaders to build organizational capability, improve employee engagement, promote a high-performance culture, and ensure compliance with local labor laws and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

HR Business Partnership

Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on all people-related matters.
Partner with managers to align workforce plans with business objectives.
Provide guidance on organization design, capability building, restructuring, and change management initiatives.
Support leadership in driving employee productivity and operational excellence.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

Lead recruitment activities to attract and retain high-quality talent.
Develop workforce plans to support seasonal and long-term business requirements.
Ensure timely hiring for key operational, technical, and managerial positions.

Employee Relations & Engagement

Foster a positive employee relations climate across factories and offices.
Manage disciplinary procedures, investigations, grievance handling, and conflict resolution.
Support employee engagement initiatives and promote employee wellbeing.
Promote open communication and employee wellbeing programs.

Compensation & Benefits

Support salary benchmarking and compensation reviews.
Ensure effective administration of benefits and employee rewards programs.
Provide inputs on merit increases, promotions, and organizational changes.
Monitor payroll-related activities and ensure accuracy and compliance.

HR Operations & Compliance

Ensure HR policies and procedures are implemented effectively.
Maintain compliance with Côte d'Ivoire labor laws and statutory requirements.
Oversee employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, transfers, promotions, and separations.

Industrial & Employee Relations

Partner with operational leadership to manage workforce relations within manufacturing sites.
Support engagement with employee representatives, works councils, and labor authorities.
Ensure compliance with collective agreements and labor regulations.

HR Analytics & Reporting

Monitor and report key HR metrics, including headcount, attrition, absenteeism, productivity, and recruitment effectiveness.
Utilize HR data to drive decision-making and workforce optimization.
Identify trends and recommend corrective actions to improve organizational performance.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience required

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or related discipline.
Master's degree or professional HR certification preferred.

Experience

8-12 years of progressive HR experience.
Minimum 3-5 years in an HR leadership or HR Business Partner role.
Experience supporting manufacturing, agriculture, food processing, FMCG, or commodity businesses preferred.
Strong exposure to employee relations and labor law matters.

Bilingual proficiency in English and French

ofi is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to racial or ethnic origin, color, age, religion or belief, sex, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.