Purpose
We are seeking a highly capable HR Practitioner, based in Chingola, Zambia, to independently manage all in-country HR operations and provide essential support to the HR Business Partner: Africa. This role will oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of HR strategies, employee relations, and policy compliance across our operational sites.
Requirements
Responsibilities
HR Policies and Procedures
- Generate and interpret all HR policies and procedures and ensure that line management and employees understand the need and contents of these policies and procedures.
- Monitor compliance by ensuring that deviations are identified and reported.
Recruitment
- Manage the full recruitment cycle, including requisition, advertisement, candidate screening, interviewing, selection, and onboarding.
- Maintain an up-to-date vacancy list and ensure alignment with recruitment planning and approvals.
Discipline Management
- Ensure disciplinary matters are managed proactively and in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures.
- Attend disciplinary hearings to provide expert advice and guidance.
- Manage all grievance cases promptly, ensuring adherence to the established internal procedures and timelines.
- Prepare comprehensive documentation for conciliation and arbitration processes.
- Execute all related tasks in compliance with the Disciplinary and Grievance policies, procedures, and any country-specific requirements.
Union Meetings and Engagements
- Ensure consistent and effective communication with unions and associations on all matters relevant to them, fostering positive labor relations.
- Organise and facilitate union meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, securing venues and IT resources, and accurately documenting minutes.
- Ensure that necessary information is obtained and communicated timeously.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of current and past collective agreements and applicable labour legislation to ensure compliance and informed negotiations.
Qualifications
- Grade 12 Certificate
- Honors Degree in Human Resources Management
Experience
- Minimum of 5-10 years’ experience performing operational Human Resources duties
- Experience in the Mining or Construction work environment will be advantageous
Skills, Qualities and Abilities Required
- Medically fit as per company standards.
- Conflict and people management.
- Strong knowledge of Industrial Relations
Female applicants are encouraged to apply.
Please note that applications will be reviewed in line with the company's Localisation Plan.
