Human Resource Officer

Location:   Lusaka

KEY QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, QUALITIES & COMPETENCIES

• Full grade twelve certificate with Credit or better in English and Mathematics
• A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or Social Sciences from an accredited institution
• 3 years’ work experience in a similar role
• Member of the Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management
• Computer programs competence – Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• Problem solving and people management skills.
• Proficient written and verbal communication
• Good organizational and multi-tasking skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

In consultation with the Human Resource Manager the role is responsible for the following:

• Coordinate and conduct all recruitment activities, including sourcing and screening candidates, conducting interviews, and making hiring recommendations
• Onboard and induct new employees, including providing them with orientation and training on company policies and procedures.
• Prepare and manage staff employment contracts.
• Payroll processing, terminal benefits management, staff advances and loan processing.
• Strengthen and improve the performance evaluation system to ensure that all staff are measured in terms of their contribution to institutional goals.
• Identify and address skills gaps in the workforce by coordinating with departmental experts to develop and deliver training programs.
• Source and coordinate external training opportunities.
• Compile and manage all training materials.
• Engage with staff through various channels of communication to identify areas for improvement and provide recommendations.
• Sensitize staff on policy requirements and coordinate and manage the disciplinary process.
• Interpret and sensitize staff on employment law and policy.
• Provide support and counselling to staff.
• Create, update and maintain employee personal files and HR Staff Correspondence file
• Monthly report to Management on HR activities
• Any other duties as may be assigned.