Chief Human Resource and Administrative Officer

Our client a dynamic and vibrant telecommunications company seeks to employ a talented and qualified Chief Human Resource and Administrative Officer to formulate, implement, maintain policies, systems, standards and procedures for effective management of human resource and administrative functions that conform to the prevailing labor laws.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer

Interacts With: Various stakeholders

JOB DESCRIPTION

Aligns the human resource strategy to the corporate strategy, vision, mission and values to optimise human capital productivity.

Develops the department budget against set objectives/policies and thereafter submit the budget for consolidation into the Company’s corporate budget.

Formulates, implements and reviews human resource manuals, policies and procedures.

Minimize operational costs by ensuring that departmental expenditure remains within budget approval and savings made from budget.

Ensures effective staff selection, recruitment, induction and retention of employees to enhance productivity.

Plans overall staff levels in order to facilitate smooth execution of activities in the Company.

Advises Management on best practices in resourcing methods and procedures.

Ensures that demand and supply forecasts for staff requirements in terms of numbers, skills and competences are effectively done.

Co-ordinates staff promotion and succession plans in conjunction with heads of departments for continuity.

Ensures harmonious employee relations in the Company that promote productivity and business growth.

Advises the Company on Employee Relations and initiates effective communication systems to ensure that a conducive working environment is created.

Acts as custodian of the disciplinary and grievance procedures.

Actively participates in the Collective Bargaining process.

Develops compensation strategies and policies in line with the organisation’s business strategy.

Attaches meaningful monetary values to jobs in the organisation and ensure that the organisation’s compensation is in line with the market forces.

Administers the reward system in the organization to attract and retain high performing employees.

Spearheads the Job evaluation of the Company and remuneration structure.

Develops a staff development plan for all Company employees with a view to bridging the skills gap.

Ensures that performance management and development processes are applied and implemented to realise the strategic objectives.

Coordinates employees’ wellness programmes.

Drives a fully functional performance management system for the Company.

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION

Experience: 10 years plus

Education Level: Degree

Qualifications: Degree in Human Resources/Social Sciences, MBA will be desirable

Software: MS Word

Equipment: Job related

Knowledge Of: Personnel Management,Industrial relations and Industrial Psychology

Skills To: Excellent verbal and written communication,Strong analytical skills,effective leadership and strong team building skills,

Ability To: Manage and develop people

Other Requirements: Member of the Zambia Institute of Human Resources with a valid Practicing Certificate

ORGANISATION

Industry: Telecommunications

Culture: Professional

Gender Profile: Mixed

Age Profile: Any

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Employment: Permanent

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Remuneration: Negotiable