Senior Human Resource Officer Bollore Transport & Logistics Zambia Ltd

Bolloré Transport & Logistics is a major international transport and logistics operator. Our 35,000 employees spread across 109 countries on five continents express their expertise through four businesses that today work in synergy: Bollore Energy, Bollore Ports, Bollore Energy, Bollore railways.

The biggest Logistics company in Zambia is pleased to announce an incredibly exciting opportunity to join our Human Resources team at our Lusaka Head Office as Senior Human Resource Officer.

How You Will Impact Bollore Transport & Logistics.

Under the general supervision of the Country Human Resource Manager, the Senior HR Officer will  be responsible for the provision of Human Resource expertise by way of support and guidance to management and staff ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures and will have the following functions 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 and ensure the enhancement of both employee engagement and performance levels
• Provide expertise and support to Line Managers
• Provide assistance with the interpretation of the Labour laws
• HR Generalist on matters pertaining to HR
• Have accountability for leave provisions and SAGE300 administration
• 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 procedure
• 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.
• Actively involved in managing and maintaining a good relationship between trade unions and Bolloré Transport & Logistics Zambia
• Manage the administration of Time and Attendance System
• Providing advice to recruitment on recruiting aligned to employment equity plan for the business ensuring that internal recruitment requisitions are approved
• Drive engagement programs with employees to drive employee motivation.

What You Need To Succeed

•  Grade 12 School Certificate
• HR or Business Degree
• 3-4 years HR experience is required
• 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