Job Opportunity: Human Resource Officer

Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) is seeking qualified individuals to fill the following positions: Human Resource Officer.

Job Purpose:

As a key part of TI-Z’s High Performing Organisation strategic focus area, the Human Resource Officer will be responsible for the full operation of the TI-Z human resource function, including staff welfare, staff development, work environment assessment, storage of staff records, etc. The Human Resource Officer will also be expected to make recommendations for improvement of TI-Z’s human resource architecture as and when necessary. Lastly, the Human Resource Officer will, in coordination with the Executive Director, serve as Secretary of the Staff and Members Welfare Board Committee.

Job Description:

1. Talent Acquisition: Lead recruitment efforts to attract top-tier
   talent, from crafting job postings to conducting interviews, making
   hiring recommendations, and on-boarding processes.
2. Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted resource for employees,
   in addressing concerns, resolving conflicts, and fostering a positive
   work environment.
3. Performance Management: Implement performance evaluation
   processes, provide coaching and feedback to employees, and
   assist in identifying training and development opportunities.
4. Policy Development: Develop and enforce HR policies and
   procedures to ensure compliance with prevailing legislation
   requirements and promote fairness and consistency.
5. Benefits Administration: Manage employee benefits programs
   which may include but not limited to health insurance, retirement
   plans, and assist employees with inquiries and claims.
6. HR Administration: Oversee personnel files, maintain HR
   databases, and handle administrative tasks such as payroll
   processing and record keeping.
7. Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior management to align
   HR initiatives with organizational objectives and drive continuous
   improvement in HR practices.
8. Human Resource Reporting: Provide management with monthly
   HR reports on key HR Metrics.
9. Exit Management: Manage the off-boarding process in an
   effective and seamless manner.

Reporting Relationship:

The Human Resource Officer will report to the Executive Director.

Condition of Work:

Office-based

Education and Professional background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field (HR certification preferred).
• Proven experience in HR roles of 3 to 5 years, with a strong understanding of HR best practices and the Zambian employment legal framework.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.
• Proficiency in HRIS software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Membership of the Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management is a must.

Note: All applications, clearly indicating which position is being applied for, and addressed to the Executive Director, should be typed and emailed to info@tizambia.org.zm or delivered physically at the TI-Z office on Plot Number 128 Mufufuma Road, Jesmondine, Lusaka.
For those who wish to post, you can write to the address below:
The Executive Director,
Transparency International Zambia,
Plot No. 128, Mufufuma Road,
Jesmondine,
P.O. Box 37475,
Lusaka, Zambia.
Applications sent any other way apart from the three mentioned above will not be considered.
All applications should reach TI-Z no later than 17.00hrs on Friday 23rd August 2024.