Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Seeking an experienced and strategic Human Resources Manager to lead the HR function across our steel manufacturing and electricity generation operations. The ideal candidate will provide leadership in recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and organizational development.

Responsibilities or duties

• Oversee the full HR function
• Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with company objectives
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and manpower planning
• Manage employee relations, grievances, and disciplinary processes professionally
• Ensure compliance with Zambian labour laws, statutory requirements, and industry regulations
• Oversee payroll inputs, attendance systems, and staff welfare programs
• Provide guidance and support to department heads on HR matters
• Manage performance evaluation systems and staff development initiatives
• Maintain accurate employee records and prepare HR reports for management
• Foster a positive, productive, and safety-conscious work culture

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Administration
• Member of ZIHRM (mandatory)
• Strong understanding of Zambia labour laws and HR best practices
• Excellent communication, leadership, and people management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism

Experience needed

• Minimum 5 years of HR management or senior HR officer experience in manufacturing, construction, mining, or industrial environments

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• Company accommodation available (single self-contained room with bathroom; suitable for one person)
• Opportunity to work in a major industrial and energy development environment

• Oversee the full HR function
• Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with company objectives
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and manpower planning
• Manage employee relations, grievances, and disciplinary processes professionally
• Ensure compliance with Zambian labour laws, statutory requirements, and industry regulations
• Oversee payroll inputs, attendance systems, and staff welfare programs
• Provide guidance and support to department heads on HR matters
• Manage performance evaluation systems and staff development initiatives
• Maintain accurate employee records and prepare HR reports for management
• Foster a positive, productive, and safety-conscious work culture

• Excellent communication skills
• Leadership skills
• People management skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• High level of integrity
• Confidentiality
• Professionalism

• Degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Administration
• Member of ZIHRM (mandatory)
• Minimum 5 years of HR management or senior HR officer experience in manufacturing, construction, mining, or industrial environments
• Strong understanding of Zambia labour laws and HR best practices