SHERRY MARWERWE
Mivumoni, Kinondoni
Summary
Experienced HR professional with over 10 years proven track record of implementing HR strategies that support the organization growth and vision. Extensive background in employee hiring, employee relations and engagement, ability to manage and develop a team to deliver results, value added HR services for the business. Highly developed interpersonal, problem solving and negotiations skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
People & Culture Business Partner
Tanzania Cigarette Company (A Member of JTI Group)
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted effective workforce planning. Advised senior management on future staffing needs, which resulted in a 10% reduction in staffing gaps for key departments
- Improved talent pipelines. Developed a succession planning program that increased the internal promotion rate by 20% in the past year.
- Executed a targeted diversity initiative that resulted in a 2% increase in women in management for H1 2025 in support of our D&EI strategy
- Leading the HR aspects of restructures, transitioning to new back to office work model, and championed automating HR processes to improve efficiency and data-driven decision-making
- Reduced talent acquisition costs and time-to-fill by optimizing recruitment channels
People & Culture Business Partner - STA
Japan Tobacco International
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
- Established an onboarding programs for new employees.
- Introduced talent review meetings to create career path for employees and develop succession plans.
- Reviewed the salary survey process to ensure compensation and benefits is according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
- Performed administrative and customer service functions by responding to general employee inquiries, addressing employee relations issues and scheduling meetings.
People & Culture Business Partner
Tanzania Cigarette Company (a member of Japan Tobacco International group)
05.2016 - 08.2022
- Implemented HR strategies that drive engagement
- Implemented the recruitment policy within set budget
- Successful recruited 1% of diverse employees in the company in support of the diversity & Inclusion agenda
- Developed learning & development strategy
- Led a $ 250,000 country wide trainee project that brought in 30+ graduates in the company in support of employer branding and succession plan
- Successful led the company to achieve Investors in People gold award - a global award that has only 17% countries at this level
- Part of team that negotiated the collective bargain agreement with the union
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Advised decision-makers on complex and confidential matters ranging from performance management to employee relations issues.
HR Advisor
KPMG, Salaam
02.2014 - 04.2016
- Re-established the department and streamlined the processes and systems
- Developedyearlytrainingneedassessmentsandcoordinatedtherelevanttrainings
- Implemented performance and reward strategy
- Developed departmental budgets
HR Senior
Deloitte Consulting Ltd
04.2010 - 01.2014
- Ensured company is compliant to labour laws
- Management of work permits for expatriates
- Developed and implemented onboarding programs for smooth placement of new recruits
HR Assistant
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel
11.2009 - 03.2010
- Smooth running of administrative activities including up to date records
- Ensured safe work conditions for employees
- Conducted continuous in house trainings for the employees
Education
Human Resources Certification - SPHRI
HRCI
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania10.2023
MBA -
Mzumbe University
10-2012
Degree - Human Resources
Institute of Social Work
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania10-2009
Skills
- Employee Recruitment & Retention
- HR Business Partnering
- Discipline & Grievance handling
- Performance Management
- Compensation & Job Evaluation
- Strategy Development
- Maintain Employment Records
- Talent Management
- Equal Opportunities Facilitation
- Policy Interpretation
- Training Development
- HR Metrics
- Orienting New Employees
HOBBIES
- Charity - Spending time with orphans, providing small contributions from my pocket atleast 3 times a year such as clothes, school essentials, paying for utilities
- Coaching - engaging youth in career choices, sharing my own experience
- Humanitarian - providing support to countries affected by war
- Gardening - i love nature so i maintain a small garden and would spend most of my free time in my garden
Languages
Swahili
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
People & Culture Business Partner
Tanzania Cigarette Company (A Member of JTI Group)
01.2024 - Current
People & Culture Business Partner - STA
Japan Tobacco International
09.2022 - 12.2023
People & Culture Business Partner
Tanzania Cigarette Company (a member of Japan Tobacco International group)
05.2016 - 08.2022
HR Advisor
KPMG, Salaam
02.2014 - 04.2016
HR Senior
Deloitte Consulting Ltd
04.2010 - 01.2014
HR Assistant
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel
11.2009 - 03.2010
Human Resources Certification - SPHRI
HRCI
MBA -
Mzumbe University
Degree - Human Resources
Institute of Social Work
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