Chilanga Cement is the leading supplier of building materials and major construction solutions provider in Zambia and the regional market. The Company operates a network of facilities, which includes two integrated Cement plants (with a combined capacity of 1,500,000 tonnes per annum) in Chilanga and Ndola, and distributes by road and rail to all corners of the country and southern Africa. Joining Chilanga Cement means being part of a successful organization that builds its business strategy around product innovation. For Chilanga Cement, People Development is an investment in the future. Training and skills development means employees can take control of their careers; everyone builds their own rich and diversified career portfolio. You hold the keys to your success! Chilanga Cement is looking to recruit a dynamic, motivated, enthusiastic, and qualified individual to take up the role of;

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

Overall Mission of the Role:

This position will have the primary responsibility of providing expertise regarding Compensation and Benefits Strategies, Policies, and procedures, including functional, technical, and regulatory/compliance, management, and leadership compensation training. The position will have overall responsibility to provide expertise regarding training strategy, policies, and procedures for developing, directing, implementing, and coordinating Learning & Development in the country, across the business unit.

Main Responsibilities:

• Maintain awareness and knowledge of new theories and methods relative to the area of expertise
• Participate in projects to drive cost and service improvements
• Supervises all country activity regarding compensation & Benefits / Payroll and ensures compliance of the compensation & Benefits and payroll processes with local and legal requirements
• Create and maintain an internal database for all expatriates to provide accurate data
• Conduct internal & external benchmark analysis to propose competitive Reward packages that attract, motivate and retain key people
• Use benchmarks and labor market data to provide the business with analysis and possible options
• Provide guidance and support on the grading method and use evaluation (job description, job evaluation) to ensure that grades remain consistent and ensure internal equity in the business.
• Design and implement at the country level the company’s strategic business goals through Learning and Development (including training, mentoring, and on the job training).
• Define and maintain practice standards relating to Learning and Development with a close link to management requirement.
• Identification and analysis of organizational training and development needs (in close coordination with Plant HR Manager).
• Design and development of learning curriculum based on needs analysis
• Design and agree with Plant HR Manager and Business Managers on the measures of training efficiency; coordinate / implement performance measures with the Professional team
• Ensure the link between training programs and career management: track job descriptions and competency profiles versus training needs, contribute to career path development
• Develop and Manage mentoring programme and lead in transformational initiatives relating to Learning & Development.
• Defines the recruitment strategy: where to recruit, what levels, what profiles and selection criteria (technical skills as well as behavioral profiles)
• Develops the performance management culture within the industrial population and support functions: Annual appraisal, IDPs, Mid-Year Reviews, and Career Interviews
• Coordinates Performance Management activities
• Works with management in addressing performance issues and provides consultative support as required. This may include assisting managers with the development of PIPs.

Experience Required

• Experience managing and leading Compensation Planning organizations
• Experience in supervising a payroll team / a payroll vendor
• Knowledge of the country’s local compensation benefits and payroll regulation
• Keep content knowledge in the area of Compensation Planning
• Experience in International assignments and expatriate best practices
• Has worked with and gained the respect of the senior members of the organization to influence and deliver goals and objectives pertaininabouttion Planning.
• Experience in workforce development Training • Experience in supporting a multiple customers (i.e. Product Lines with different needs).
• Has deep content knowledge in the three areas of workforce Development Training, Career Planning and Leadership development)
• Has leveraged a core team of resources to successfully delivered workforce development strategy . Can participate in organizational alignment efforts to drive cost and service improvements.

Educational Background & Experience

• Minimum; Degree in Human Resource Management or Social Science Degree or related discipline
• At least 5 years working experience in the manufacturing/Mining industry
• Full member of ZIHRM Technical skills
• In-depth knowledge of the technical education
• Good communications skills
• Numerical/computation skills (Proficiency in MS Excel, MS word and other Microsoft packages)
• A good understanding of the HRIS
• Strong understanding of Zambian Labour laws and regulations

Leadership & Behavioural Skills

• Analytical thinking/ mindset /performance oriented and flexible
• Change management
• Good Management skills to communicate at all levels
• Decision making skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and willing learner