Human Resources Officer

One Acre Fund is a social enterprise dedicated to helping improve the lives of smallholder farmers. The organisation was founded in 2006 and now works with farmers across 7 countries all over East and South Africa – and we continue to expand rapidly every year. Our model is a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. We provide farmers with a market bundle that includes training in modern planting methods, high-quality inputs with a flexible repayment schedule.

www.OneAcreFund.org

Opportunity Available

We are currently hiring a Human Resources Officer to join our team in Kabwe. We are looking for hard-working professionals that want to be part of our mission. Applicants should have impeccable integrity and a drive for our work. This is an entry-level role with great opportunities to grow as our People Operations department expands. This role reports to our Human Resources Manager.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing administrative support for our Human Resources department.
• Providing support with recruitment and payroll.
• Tracking of employee benefits including leave, loans, equipment, etc.
• Orienting new employees to HR policies and procedures.
• Maintaining employee records.
• Support HR and People Operations with special projects as needed.
• Handle medical and insurance issues and ensure related information is updated regularly.
• Assist the Human Resources Manager in contract administration, handling of grievances, proposed disciplinary action, counselling employees and supervisors.
• Other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• University degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least one year of relevant professional experience.
• Previous office experience, including administrative work.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office. Sage VIP experience preferred.
• Exceedingly well-organized, attention to detail, with a can-do attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Team players who are hardworking and passionate about helping farmers.
• Member (or eligibility for membership) of the Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management required.

Compensation

Base salary: K1,600
House and lunch allowance: K660
Transport allowance: K153.60
Health expense coverage.
Great opportunities for advancement.

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