Panda Africa is a licensed micro-finance institution that was incorporated and registered as a limited company in 2016 under Cap 388 company’s Act of the Laws of Zambia.

Our mission is to make financing accessible and affordable across Africa and the mandate is to provide tailor made affordable loans with flexible repayments to enable customers meet urgent financial needs with ease. We believe credit should be easily accessible to people. Anyone should be able to borrow as long as they have the capacity and willingness to pay back

1. Assists with opening recruitment files
2. Assists with contacting shortlisted candidates and arranging for virtual and in-person interviews
3. Assist to maintain HR records through a documented filing system based on “easy to retrieve” principle.
4. Monitors leave accruals and tracks all leave taken monthly. Ensures all leave applications are duly signed and filed in employee personnel files, and that each leave plan is on file
5. Responsible for updating and reconciling all staff records/bills for medical insurance, and Worker’s compensation.
6. Files all HR compliance reports.
7. Ensuring that all employees have valid contracts and the contracts are attested by the local labour office
8. Assists with employee contract template preparations, staff timesheets and monthly payroll processing in conjunction with Finance Department.
9. Facilitates for sign off of exit checklist by Supervisor, IT and other departments for employees leaving the organisation.
10.Responsible for tracking staff performance and development; ensuring that all performance plans, coaching sessions are recorded, and final appraisals are on file

Qualifications

Degree in Human Resources, or Public Administration

Member of the Zambia Institute of Human Resources Management, with a valid practicing licence.

2.3 At least two (1) year’ experience in Human Resources.

2.4 Operational knowledge of human resource information management system(s) will be an advantage.

3. Preferred qualities:

3.1 Good understanding of Zambian labour laws.

3.2 Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft word, Excel and power point.

3.3 Strong interpersonal and team building skills.

3.4 Exceptional planning and time management skills, and ability to multitask with ease, adapting to frequently changing priorities.

3.5 Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to make presentations and write concise reports.

3.6 Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality concerning employees and employee records.

3.7 Competence using common desktop applications and internal systems.

The applicant should have a deep desire to learn and contribute to the HR/Admin department.