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Bernadetha Samky

Bernadetha Samky

Dar es Sa,Dar es

Summary

Diligent Human Resource Manager with seventeen (17) years of experience aiding impactful HR strategy for continued company progression. Consistently meeting compliance targets through thorough policy development and expert implementation.

Driven professional with talent for fostering positive workplace environments and managing organisational change. Combines strong interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills with thorough understanding of HR best practices. Poised to enhance employee satisfaction and drive organisational success through innovative HR strategies.

Offering strong organisational and interpersonal skills, with keen understanding of employee relations and recruitment processes. Knowledgeable about fostering positive workplace cultures and supporting team development. Ready to use and develop communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills in Human Resources role.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Human Resources Manager

Tea Board of Manager
Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam Region
03.2025 - Current
  • Oversaw redundancy procedures to ensure fairness and legality adherence.
  • Developed company culture with regular staff engagement activities.
  • Centralised personnel records, made data access easier and quicker.
  • Promoted work-life balance via flexible working hours policy introduction.
  • Coordinated training programmes for skills enhancement and career progression opportunities.
  • Conducted thorough background checks for safe and compliant hiring practices.
  • Collaborated with department managers in workforce planning strategies formulation.
  • Implemented an effective onboarding programme, ensured smooth integration of new hires.
  • Established efficient payroll system to timely salary disbursement.
  • Arranged regular performance reviews for employee growth and development.
  • Optimised human resource management systems for improved organisational efficiency.
  • Communicated HR updates to staff, keeping employees operating under consistent framework across organisation.
  • Kept managers and employees updated on wide range of employment relations related to performance, attendance and discipline.
  • Advised senior management on employee corrective actions.
  • Provided expert HR advice to line managers to tackle obstacles such as conflict resolution, pay disputes and under-performance management.
  • Led annual salary reviews, talent reviews, succession planning and performance management.

Principal Human Resources Officer

Tea Board of Tanzania
Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam Region
03.2014 - Current
  • Implemented flexible working arrangements for improved work-life balance of employees.
  • Kick-started cultural change initiative within organisation, nurturing a positive and collaborative work atmosphere.
  • Monitored adherence to health and safety regulations, safeguarding wellbeing of staff members at work premises.
  • Boosted productivity levels with implementation of efficient performance appraisal systems.
  • Facilitated smooth communication channels through regular team meetings for better understanding among staff members.
  • Coordinated company-wide training programmes, enhancing overall skill sets of employees.
  • Managed grievance handling procedures efficiently, reducing instances of internal conflict.
  • Maintained accurate personnel records, ensuring data privacy regulations are met at all times.
  • Enhanced employee morale by implementing effective rewards and recognition schemes.
  • Drove the execution of succession planning strategies across departments, fostering leadership development within organisation.
  • Ensured compliance to employment regulations by staying updated on latest HR policies.
  • Led diversity initiatives throughout organisation, promoting an inclusive work culture for all employees.
  • Streamlined payroll management process, ensuring timely payment cycles for all employees.
  • Coordinated training and handled logistics and administrative tasks.
  • Wrote and maintained employee handbook covering company policies and mission statement.
  • Improved business HR policies by guiding and collaborating with managers.
  • Advised line managers on correct disciplinary procedures for compliant issue resolution.
  • Led high-performing teams and developed organisational leadership capacity.
  • Educated line managers on policy and process changes for implementation.

Human Resources Manager

SBC Tanzania (PEPSI Tanzania)
Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam Region
01.2010 - 08.2012
  • Optimised human resource management systems for improved organisational efficiency.
  • Coordinated training programmes for skills enhancement and career progression opportunities.
  • Aligned HR strategies with business goals to drive overall company performance.
  • Centralised personnel records, made data access easier and quicker.
  • Conducted thorough background checks for safe and compliant hiring practices.
  • Ensured employees' well-being through effective welfare policies implementation.
  • Negotiated employment contracts to secure fair terms for both parties involved.
  • Established efficient payroll system to timely salary disbursement.
  • Maintained legal compliance to avoid penalties and sanctions.
  • Arranged regular performance reviews for employee growth and development.
  • Communicated HR updates to staff, keeping employees operating under consistent framework across organisation.
  • Managed full recruitment lifecycle of job adverts, applicant vetting and new employee onboarding.
  • Handled company recruitment activities to develop high-achieving workforce.
  • Improved employee productivity and organisational effectiveness by reviewing processes for optimal HR service delivery.
  • Partnered with management to establish workplace safety curriculum for training and education purposes.
  • Served as liaison between business divisions to facilitate communications.
  • Eliminated discrimination and harassment risks by investigating internal allegations and implementing corrective actions.
  • Automated employee performance evaluation reminders for senior leadership.
  • Provided expert HR advice to line managers to tackle obstacles such as conflict resolution, pay disputes and under-performance management.
  • Performed exit interviews, gaining useful insights to improve employee retention rates.
  • Reviewed and renewed company policies, ensuring strict legal compliance across all business activities.
  • Improved business HR policies by guiding and collaborating with managers.
  • Created succession plans and promotion paths for staff.

Senior Human Resources Officer

SBC Tanzania (PEPSI Tanzania)
Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam Region
01.2009 - 12.2009
  • Ensured compliance with employment laws to avoid legal complications.
  • Collaborated with senior management on strategic HR initiatives.
  • Managed redundancy processes minimising disruption within the organisation.
  • Analysed turnover rates; implemented retention strategies accordingly.
  • Implemented health and safety procedures, reducing workplace incidents.
  • Facilitated productive staff meetings, fostering open communication.
  • Developed innovative training materials, enhancing employee skill sets.
  • Coordinated annual leave schedules preventing operational disruptions during holiday periods.
  • Administered benefits schemes ensuring employee satisfaction.
  • Designed competitive compensation packages to attract top talent.
  • Coordinated staff meetings, booking appropriate spaces and communicating invites.
  • Documented performance review outcomes to aid continued personnel development.
  • Mentored employees to develop competent staff.
  • Updated records with employee status, personal information and agreement term changes.
  • Approved invoices and timesheets ahead of payment to avoid payroll errors.
  • Checked payroll matched assigned budgets, reporting discrepancies.
  • Kept physical and electronic personnel files regularly updated for accurate records.

Human Resources Officer

SBC Tanzania (PEPSI-Tanzania)
Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam Region
08.2008 - 01.2009
  • Writing timely and accurate Attendance report.
  • Proper filling and updates in PFs of employees.
  • Control over casual employees.
  • Management of Employees Medical budget.
  • Timely retrieval and accuracy of reports.
  • Staff compliance in Health and safety issues.
  • Ensure that job descriptions are in place
  • Provide advice and assistance with writing job descriptions
  • Provide advice and assistance when conducting staff performance evaluations
  • Identify training and development opportunities
  • Organize staff training sessions, workshops and activities
  • Provide basic counselling to staff who have performance related obstacles

-Provide advice and assistance in developing human resource plans policies on staff recruitment




- Monitor scheduled absences such as holidays or travel and coordinate actions to ensure the staff absence has been adequately covered off to ensure continuity of services.

-Schedule and organize interviews

-Conduct reference checks on possible candidates

-Prepare, develop and implement procedures and


Education

Master of Arts - Public Administration (Human Resources)

Mzumbe University
Morogoro
09.2006 - 12.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

St. Augustine University of Tanzania
Mwanza
05.2003 - 11.2005

Professional Certification - Proficiency Examination for Human Resource Officers

Tanzania Public Service College
Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam Region
02.2019 - 10.2019

Certifaicate - Leadership Skills

Uongozi Institute
Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam Region
06.2022 - 06.2023

Certificate - Innovative Leadership for Organization Growth and Excellence (ILOGE)

NIESBUD
India (New Delhi)
11.2024 - 12.2024

Skills

  • Labour law compliance
  • Recruitment strategy
  • Benefits administration knowledge
  • Organisational effectiveness enhancement
  • HR software mastery
  • Employee welfare consciousness
  • Payroll
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Staffing and recruiting professional
  • Interviewing candidates
  • Consultancy
  • File and records management
  • HR policies development
  • Employee Relations
  • Recruitment strategies
  • Employee inductions
  • Recruitment policies
  • Benefits programmes
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Performance management and coaching
  • Leadership Skills


Timeline

Human Resources Manager

Tea Board of Manager
03.2025 - Current

Certificate - Innovative Leadership for Organization Growth and Excellence (ILOGE)

NIESBUD
11.2024 - 12.2024

Certifaicate - Leadership Skills

Uongozi Institute
06.2022 - 06.2023

Professional Certification - Proficiency Examination for Human Resource Officers

Tanzania Public Service College
02.2019 - 10.2019

Principal Human Resources Officer

Tea Board of Tanzania
03.2014 - Current

Human Resources Manager

SBC Tanzania (PEPSI Tanzania)
01.2010 - 08.2012

Senior Human Resources Officer

SBC Tanzania (PEPSI Tanzania)
01.2009 - 12.2009

Human Resources Officer

SBC Tanzania (PEPSI-Tanzania)
08.2008 - 01.2009

Master of Arts - Public Administration (Human Resources)

Mzumbe University
09.2006 - 12.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

St. Augustine University of Tanzania
05.2003 - 11.2005
Bernadetha Samky