Human Resources Officer at Reputable Company

Deliver an effective, efficient and legally compliant recruitment and human resource service across the company which meets the needs of the organisation and achieves value for money.

Assist the Head of Human Resources to, propose, research, consult on and implement new initiatives that promote the company as an employer of choice, which are legally compliant and maximise value for money from the employee benefits budget.

Support and assist the Head of Human Resources to maintain update and deliver the objectives of the Human Resources Strategy and Human Resources Business Plan.

Job objectives and responsibilities

The following represents the key activities that the HR Officer will be responsible for:

• Ensure that existing Human Resource Policies, Procedures and Staff Handbook are updated in line with statutory requirements, good practice and the agreed review timetable and that new policies or procedures are introduced as necessary.
• Keep self and team up to date with employment law and relevant codes of practice.
• Ensure operational HR activities and processes are correctly followed and provide accurate and timely advice and guidance to managers.
• Ensure the provision of accurate HR statistics and records and create numerous reports to this effect.
• Ensure robust performance management systems are in place to ensure a culture of performance is embedded across the company and that managers have clear procedures and support for managing performance i.e. attendance, disciplinary and capability.
• Ensure legal obligations are met and mitigates the risk of Employment Tribunal Claims, costs, and adverse publicity.
• Develop good practice, innovative Human Resource initiatives to assist us to achieve excellence and become an employer of choice.
• Ensure timely and appropriate recruitment and selection of numerous staff.
• Initiate and conduct numerous training and development exercises across the group depending on the specific requirements
• Conduct numerous employee engagement and relational activities.
• Ensure an accurate and accountable HR filing and record keeping system.
• Conduct numerous administrative activities such as; drafting letters, contracts, reports and filling in various forms.
• Ensure payroll accuracy by constantly monitoring and checking.
• Process VISA’s and work permits
• Manage part of the company’s medical scheme.
• Attend to numerous employee disciplinary and grievance issues.
• Ensure the licensing and registration of numerous company requirements.
• Any other job related task assigned to you.

Position Requirements

Formal Education & Certification

• Degree in Human Resources, Administration or a related field.
• Member of the Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management.

Knowledge, Experience & Personal Attributes

• Proven experience as HR officer, administrator or other HR position
• Knowledge of HR functions (pay & benefits, recruitment, training & development etc.)
• Understanding of labor laws and disciplinary procedures
• Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of HRMS is a plus
• Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude
• Ambitious and a self-starter
• Reliable

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