BACKGROUND

The advertiser is a corporation domiciled in Zambia and involved in the generation of electricity. As a provider of energy services, the advertiser has a passionate team of diverse professionals working to efficiently and effectively deliver the contracted energy. The corporation is committed to the attainment of excellence in its service delivery and therefore understands that having a highly qualified and competent human capital is pivotal in achieving its mandate.Advertise in Zambia

To this effect, the Corporation hereby invites suitably qualified personnel to fill the following positions:

JOB TITLE: PRINCIPAL HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER (X1)

GRADE: KM3

JOB SUMMARY:

The position is a senior management role responsible for supporting, developing and implementing HR strategies, policies, and systems that promote effective workforce management, organisational performance and regulatory compliance. The role provides leadership in key HR areas, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, staff development and policy formulation. It ensures compliance with applicable labour laws and industry regulations while fostering a productive, engaged, and high-performing workforce.

REPORTING TO: HEAD HUMAN RESOURCE

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, shortlisting, interviewing, and onboarding of staff.
• Lead workforce planning initiatives to ensure adequate and effective staffing levels.
• Implement and enforce Human Resource policies and procedures in compliance with Zambian labour laws and statutory requirements.
• Oversee performance management systems, including appraisals, reward frameworks, and staff development programmes such as succession planning.
• Handle employee relations matters, including grievances and disciplinary processes, in a professional manner.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, ensuring confidentiality and data integrity.
• Manage HR information systems, including payroll processing, attendance tracking, and staff welfare programmes.
• Provide administrative support to ensure efficient HR operations.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives to promote a positive, productive, and compliant workplace culture.
• Prepare HR reports and provide guidance and advisory support to management on HR-related matters.Career counseling services

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 School Certificate with at least five (5) credits including Mathematics and English language;
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field;
• Master’s degree in business administration (MBA), or related field, will be an added advantage;
• Member of Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management (ZIHRM)
• 8-10 years’ experience in manufacturing or production environments, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or managerial role;
• Strong understanding of Zambia labour laws and HR best practices
• Continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Honest and reliable with high moral strength;
• Innovative and proactive;
• Mature in judgment;
• A high degree of integrity;
• Tact and diplomacy;
• Ability to work with minimum supervision; and
• Self-starter and Team playerKnowledge Management

SKILLS

• Excellent communication, leadership, and people management skills
• Goods communication and interpersonal skills;
• Good report writing and oral presentation skills;
• Good organisation skills and multitasking skills; and
• Strong numeracy and analytical abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong MS Excel skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

TENURE OF EMPLOYMENT

• Three (3) years fixed term Contract.

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, shortlisting, interviewing, and onboarding of staff.
• Lead workforce planning initiatives to ensure adequate and effective staffing levels.
• Implement and enforce Human Resource policies and procedures in compliance with Zambian labour laws and statutory requirements.
• Oversee performance management systems, including appraisals, reward frameworks, and staff development programmes such as succession planning.
• Handle employee relations matters, including grievances and disciplinary processes, in a professional manner.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, ensuring confidentiality and data integrity.
• Manage HR information systems, including payroll processing, attendance tracking, and staff welfare programmes.
• Provide administrative support to ensure efficient HR operations.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives to promote a positive, productive, and compliant workplace culture.
• Prepare HR reports and provide guidance and advisory support to management on HR-related matters.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and people management skills
• Goods communication and interpersonal skills;
• Good report writing and oral presentation skills;
• Good organisation skills and multitasking skills; and
• Strong numeracy and analytical abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong MS Excel skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Grade 12 School Certificate with at least five (5) credits including Mathematics and English language;
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field;
• Master’s degree in business administration (MBA), or related field, will be an added advantage;
• Member of Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management (ZIHRM)
• 8-10 years’ experience in manufacturing or production environments, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or managerial role;
• Strong understanding of Zambia labour laws and HR best practices
• Continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives.