Job Vacancy: Human Resource Business Partner
Company: Hitachi Construction Machinery Zambia Co. Ltd.
Location: Kansanshi (Northern Region)
Duration: Permanent
Reports To: Senior Manager, Human Capital and Administration

Purpose of the Role:

The Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) will provide end-to-end HR consultancy services to designated departmental clients, helping drive organizational change and supporting the management and employees to ensure alignment with company standards and Zambian legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition and Succession Planning:

• Develop a talent acquisition strategy and identify the right tools and selection processes for the organization.
• Administer recruitment policies and develop strategies for recruitment, selection, and retention.
• Provide support for internships and student attachments.
• Source qualified candidates and negotiate employment conditions.
• Develop and implement proactive succession plans based on the organization’s needs.

Performance Management:

• Manage employee performance to drive organizational success.
• Develop performance appraisal systems that align individual and organizational goals.
• Provide support, coaching, and conduct performance reviews.
• Coordinate training and development initiatives within the department and company.

Employee Relations and Industrial Relations:

• Address industrial relations issues proactively and engage with staff and union representatives.
• Anticipate and highlight industrial relations challenges to management.
• Coordinate meetings with unions/line managers and provide HR support.
• Ensure conditions of employment are administered in line with company policies.
• Oversee the administration of disciplinary and grievance procedures.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Advise on legal and industry requirements for salary administration.
• Collaborate with other departments to establish compensation and benefits budgets.
• Design competitive compensation and benefits programs.
• Draft and design compensation policies and procedures.
• Maintain data related to employee compensation and assist with payroll processing.
• Handle ad hoc staff payments such as bonuses, leave passages, etc.

Administration and Support:

• Ensure all employees have the correct PPE and necessary tools.
• Provide accurate advice aligned with customers’ needs and expectations.
• Manage HRIS and Payroll for engagements and exits.
• Develop reporting tools, forms, and process flows for HR initiatives.
• Ensure timely filing of employee documents.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent.
• At least 5 years’ experience in an HR role.
• Experience with SAGE 300 System (added advantage).
• Full Member of ZIHRM.
• All qualifications must be validated by Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).

Key Competencies:

• Negotiation and influencing at a managerial level.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent planning and facilitation abilities.
• Project management skills.
• Expertise in talent and reward management.
• Report writing skills.
• Ability to handle large recruitment processes.