Kemcore Zambia Ltd. is a leading logistics and manufacturing company that timely delivers quality industrial and mining chemicals. Through the global network, we meet customer expectations by delivering value through timely delivery of goods and maintaining excellent customer relationships.
Due to industrial expansion, the company now seeks the services of a highly motivated, qualified and experienced human resource practitioner to fill the following exciting vacancy:

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER (HRO)

We are looking to appoint an experienced Human Resources Officer to oversee all aspects of human resources practices and processes. To us, an HR Officer is the go-to person for all employee-related matters. The HR Officer duties will involve managing activities such as job design, recruitment and selection, employee relations, talent- and performance management, training & development, reward, HR systems, reporting and analytics.
The HR Officer position is important to business success. People are our most important asset and you’ll be the one to ensure we have a happy and productive workplace where everyone works to realize our established mission and objectives. Promoting corporate values and shaping a positive culture is a vital aspect of a complete HR Officer job description and specification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues
• Manage the recruitment and selection process
• Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital
• Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across the organization
• Nurture a positive working environment
• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance
• Maintain reward plans and benefits programs
• Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs
• Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics
• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management

Requirements and skills

• Proven working experience as HR Officer/Manager
• People oriented and results driven
• Demonstrable experience with Human Resources metrics
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases
• Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills
• Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company
• In-depth knowledge of labour law and HR best practices
• Hons. Degree in Human Resources
• Minimum 7-10 years in Human Resource Management
• Minimum 2 – 3 years in Management of a medium sized organisation with complexity
• Should have detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office packages