OYDC Zambia – Sports Development Centre provides sport and community development opportunities for young people and under-served segments of the population from the surrounding communities. It is based on beliefs and experiences that sport and its related facets, when harnessed well in an enabling environment, has the power to bring hope and development. A high-quality sport environment provides, motivates and breeds high quality athletes and sports leaders. The Centre is seeking highly motivated, result-oriented, well-qualified and experienced professionals to fill the following vacant positions:

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

Job Purpose

Reporting to the CEO, the Human Resources Officer will support the effective delivery of OYDC Zambia’s human resource function by implementing HR policies, managing employee relations, supporting recruitment and performance management, and ensuring compliance with labour laws and organisational procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support recruitment, selection, onboarding, and induction processes for staff. Resume building
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date employee records, personnel files and HR databases.
• Support the implementation of HR policies, procedures, and disciplinary and grievance processes in line with labour legislation.
• Administer employee benefits, leave management, contracts and confirmations.
• Support performance management processes, including goal setting, reviews and documentation.
• Coordinate training and staff development initiatives, including tracking learning and development activities.
• Provide guidance to management and staff on HR policies, employee relations and workplace conduct.
• Support health, safety, and wellness initiatives in collaboration with management and relevant committees.
• Prepare and submit HR reports, statutory returns, and management information as required.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Degree in Human Resources Management, Public Administration or a related field.
• Must be a member of the Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management (ZIHRM).
• Minimum of 2 – 4 years’ relevant experience in a Human Resources or administrative role.
• Experience in recruitment, employee relations, HR administration, and policy implementation.
• Experience working in a sports organization or an NGO will be an added advantage.
• Strong HR administration and records management skills.
• Good knowledge of labour laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High level of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism.
• Strong organisational, time‑management and multitasking abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

• Coordinate and support recruitment, selection, onboarding, and induction processes for staff.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date employee records, personnel files and HR databases.
• Support the implementation of HR policies, procedures, and disciplinary and grievance processes in line with labour legislation.
• Administer employee benefits, leave management, contracts and confirmations.
• Support performance management processes, including goal setting, reviews and documentation.
• Coordinate training and staff development initiatives, including tracking learning and development activities.
• Provide guidance to management and staff on HR policies, employee relations and workplace conduct.
• Support health, safety, and wellness initiatives in collaboration with management and relevant committees.
• Prepare and submit HR reports, statutory returns, and management information as required.

• Strong HR administration and records management skills.
• Good knowledge of labour laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High level of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism.
• Strong organisational, time‑management and multitasking abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

• Degree in Human Resources Management, Public Administration or a related field.
• Must be a member of the Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management (ZIHRM).
• Experience in recruitment, employee relations, HR administration, and policy implementation.
• Experience working in a sports organization or an NGO will be an added advantage.