Synite Quarries Zambia Limited (SQL) was duly registered in 2007. The principal business activities of the company are supplying of aggregates, mining, Building Construction, Road Construction and Plant Hire. The company is also in general trade which includes transportation of goods. The company is urgently looking for the suitably qualified candidates to fill in the following position of Human Resources and Administration Officer *1
POSITION OVERVIEW
Provide office services through implementations of Human Resource and administrative systems, procedures and policies, and also monitoring administrative projects and being up to date with the current applicable labour laws.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Formulating Human Resources Policies, strategies and action plans that are in line with the vision and mission of Company.
- Maintains workflow by studying methods; implementing cost reductions; and developing reporting procedures.
- Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, recordkeeping systems, forms control, office layout, and budgetary and personnel requirements; implementing changes.
- Develops administrative staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities through coaching, counseling, disciplining employees and planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
- Co-ordinate all industrial relations matters for areas of responsibility
- Preparation of periodic reports relating to human resources and administration services in order to generate information required for decision making.
- Maintains office services by organizing office operations and procedures; controlling correspondence.
- Maintains office efficiency by planning and implementing office systems, layouts, and equipment procurement.
- Keeps management informed by reviewing and analyzing special reports; summarizing information; identifying trends.
- Design job description and maintains office staff by recruiting, selecting and orienting employees.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Drafting job descriptions and identifying core competencies required for the position and informing job applicants of the success or failure of their application.
- Performing searches for qualified candidates according to relevant job criteria, using our database, networking as well as employee referrals.
- Coordinating interviews with the relevant managers.
- Carrying out other HR related jobs.
RELATIONSHIPS
The job reports to the General Manager and has regular communication with other departmental heads including the Operations Manager and Plant Manager.
Externally this role relates with the contacts labor Department, Unions, Suppliers of office equipment and various stakeholders
SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Reporting Skills and excellent communication skills
- Ability to use the computer.
- Analyzing Information and professionalism.
- Problem Solving skills and ability to deal with candidates and employees at all levels.
- Strong attention to detail and good interpersonal skills.
- Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to multi-task in fast-paced dynamic environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor Degree in Human Resources Management, Experience is a must
- At least 5 years’ experience and above if he or she holds a Diploma
- Any other related qualification.
