Boardroom Appointments Country Human Resources Manager Jobs in Zambia

Boardroom Appointments Country Human Resources Manager Jobs in Zambia

Key purpose:

Under the general supervision of the Country Managing Director, the CHRM Human Resource (HR) expertise by way of support and guidance to management and staff ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. The overall HR Support is aligned to GUIDE, DEVELOP, ATTRACT and ADVISE the business on all HR matters.

Duties and responsibilities:

Ability to interact proactively with management and staff at all levels of the organisation in the resolution of HR issues

To offer HR support and advice to management and staff to ensure the enhancement of both employee engagement and performance levels

Advise the business on critical HR matters

Develop and motivate the employees to better perform at their roles

Manage labour costs and preparation of budgets

Attract and retain the best fit of employees for the business

Have accountability for leave provisions and SAGE300 administration

Communicate effectively to employees and Management on information relating to policies, employee engagement programs, compensation and benefits etc.

Render professional advice and counselling with regards to labour related matters.

Ensure staff are properly informed about their rights and obligations in terms of the disciplinary and grievance procedures
Administration of disciplinary, incapacity and grievance hearings

Minimize risk to the company by overseeing / managing the various processes followed (i.e. grievances, disciplinary enquiries, incapacity enquiries poor work performance assessments, PIP etc.)

Ensure all processes are aligned to legislation, company policies, procedures, and precedent.

Maintain a register of current ER matters and compile monthly stats and outcomes

Provide Support to Bargaining Unit and Trade Unions

Actively involved in managing and maintaining a good relationship between trade unions and the Company

Involvement in the negotiating of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) with the Unions

Liaise with the Union representatives to ensure all communication are channelled through the acceptable platforms, sign-offs on all correspondence between Management and the Unions.

Conduct job grading and gap analyses in accordance with the policies

Assist HR admin with advice on how to effectively manage excessive sick leave cases

Contribute towards the development and implementation of HR and ER programs and initiatives

Participate in the evaluation of risks specifically related to non-compliance with legislation and policy

Participate in facilitating of training for supervisors/ managers on Employee Relations Matters

Identify training needs in line with trends, i.e. poor work performance and discipline

Manage the administration of Time and Attendance System

Act as liaison between the Company and labour broker service providers

Providing advice on recruitment process as per SESAME requirements and ensuring that internal recruitment requisitions are approved

Conduct internal and external benchmarks through preparation of Cost to Company (CTC) and initiating Sesame process for recruitment

purposes

Screening and conducting interviews with line managers when required

Ensuring quality candidates are provided by labour brokers for various supply chain projects

Assisting the recruitment team with conducting induction for new employees and completion of all mandatory programs on BUniversity

Ensure that the quality of On-boarding is of high standard to promote Employer of Choice

Consulting with employees on promotions, transfers, lateral moves and any other contractual changes

Any other delegated tasks deemed as reasonable as assigned by the reporting manager

Engage teams to create a motivated work environment

Advise and drive engagement programs such as Employee of the quarter (EOQ), Employee of the Year (EOY)

Plan and deliver on Long Service Awards LSA

Ensure that all TalentSsoft appraisals are followed up and completed by Line Managers

Attend staff meetings and other engagement programs for employees

Provide support for goal setting and review of performance as per Group Standards

Prepare all career committees for succession planning in line with Group standards and business goals

Implement all career committees in terms Key People, Young talent and Potentials

Ensure that successors are training and prepared for their new roles


Ensure accuracy of payroll inputs and validation

Advise contractual benefits in line with Com & ben policies

Align all allowances and other payments with the conditions of service and the CBA

Participate in salary reviews, advising Managers on cost to company and ensuring Collective Reviews are approved on time.

Manage all severance pays for various terminations

Qualifications and experience:

Degree in Business related field, Human Resource or Industrial Psychology

8 years HR experience at Head of HR Level in a Multinational Company

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to use own initiative with minimal supervision

Must have well developed knowledge of and experience in the application of HR procedures and practices

Must have experience working with Unions and Bargaining Councils

Must have sound working knowledge of Zambian Labour Laws

Must be a Member of the Zambia Institute of Human Resources (ZIHRM)

Be able to adapt to a changing environment

Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail

Computer literate

How to Apply

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