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Job Vacancy: Human Resource Business Partner
Company: Hitachi Construction Machinery Zambia Co. Ltd.
Location: Kansanshi (Northern Region)
Duration: Permanent
Reports To: Senior Manager, Human Capital and Administration
Purpose of the Role:
The Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) will provide end-to-end HR consultancy services to designated departmental clients, helping drive organizational change and supporting the management and employees to ensure alignment with company standards and Zambian legislation.
Key Responsibilities:
Talent Acquisition and Succession Planning:
- Develop a talent acquisition strategy and identify the right tools and selection processes for the organization.
- Administer recruitment policies and develop strategies for recruitment, selection, and retention.
- Provide support for internships and student attachments.
- Source qualified candidates and negotiate employment conditions.
- Develop and implement proactive succession plans based on the organization’s needs.
Performance Management:
- Manage employee performance to drive organizational success.
- Develop performance appraisal systems that align individual and organizational goals.
- Provide support, coaching, and conduct performance reviews.
- Coordinate training and development initiatives within the department and company.
Employee Relations and Industrial Relations:
- Address industrial relations issues proactively and engage with staff and union representatives.
- Anticipate and highlight industrial relations challenges to management.
- Coordinate meetings with unions/line managers and provide HR support.
- Ensure conditions of employment are administered in line with company policies.
- Oversee the administration of disciplinary and grievance procedures.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Advise on legal and industry requirements for salary administration.
- Collaborate with other departments to establish compensation and benefits budgets.
- Design competitive compensation and benefits programs.
- Draft and design compensation policies and procedures.
- Maintain data related to employee compensation and assist with payroll processing.
- Handle ad hoc staff payments such as bonuses, leave passages, etc.
Administration and Support:
- Ensure all employees have the correct PPE and necessary tools.
- Provide accurate advice aligned with customers’ needs and expectations.
- Manage HRIS and Payroll for engagements and exits.
- Develop reporting tools, forms, and process flows for HR initiatives.
- Ensure timely filing of employee documents.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
- Full Grade 12 School Certificate.
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent.
- At least 5 years’ experience in an HR role.
- Experience with SAGE 300 System (added advantage).
- Full Member of ZIHRM.
- All qualifications must be validated by Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).
Key Competencies:
- Negotiation and influencing at a managerial level.
- Strong communication skills.
- Excellent planning and facilitation abilities.
- Project management skills.
- Expertise in talent and reward management.
- Report writing skills.
- Ability to handle large recruitment processes.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates who meet the qualifications should send their detailed CV, certified copies of certificates, and cover letter in a single document to:
Email: [email protected]
Postal Address:
The Human Resource Manager
Hitachi Construction Machinery Zambia Co. Ltd.
KK International Airport Road, Plot 2350/M
P.O. Box 30182, Lusaka
Deadline: Wednesday, 22nd January 2025.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.