HR Officer

Position is for a Manufacturing Company in Kitwe, Zambia. Incumbent must reside within 25km radius of the Plant.

Job purpose

The incumbent is responsible for various HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and HR administration. This role contributes to fostering a positive work environment, promoting employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with HR policies and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support all internal and external HR-related inquiries or requests.
• Maintaining employee records and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Maintaining and Monitoring the Biometric Finger Print Machine, extract weekly attendance reports.
• Assist with investigation of employee issues and conflicts and bring them to resolution.
• Preparing payroll inputs and updating employees’ leave database.
• Administering employee benefits programs, including health insurance, leave days,
• Assist with the recruitment and selection process, including job postings, screening resumes, performing reference checks, and employment contracts.
• Managing employee onboarding and offboarding processes, while ensuring a smooth transition for new hires and departing employees.
• Conducting regular training sessions on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Assist in the Preparation and distribution of HR-related documentation, such as employment contracts and policy manuals.
• Assist with document preparation and inputs for payroll information submissions to the HR Manager.

Qualification and Skills

• Diploma in Human Resource Management or related fields.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience as an HR. Officer.
• Effective HR administration and people management skills.
• Full understanding of HR functions and best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
• Highly computer literate with capability in email, MS Office, and related business and communication tools.
• Ability to accurately follow instructions.
• Must be a fully registered Member of Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality concerning employees and employee records.

Working hours

Part time-to be discussed

Contact Person: Mrs Dema Kopp – HR Manager

Email CV with cover letter to: dernak@castlelead.co.za