Human Resource Officer LOLC Finance Zambia Limited

HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER

Overall Objective: The overall objective of this role is to be responsible for providing HR administrative support, and ensuring compliance with Company HR policies, local Zambian labor laws, and donor requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining 100% accurate and up-to-date employee records, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and confidentiality requirements in the respective province.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews for potential candidates, effectively communicating with both the candidates and interviewers to ensure a seamless interview process as guided by the HR Officer. This may include assisting in the recruitment process, including job postings, application screening, interview scheduling, and reference checks.
• Support onboarding of new employees who will be based in the province by preparing orientation materials, conducting orientation sessions, and ensuring completion of required documentation as directed by the HR Officer.
• Promote effective HR operations within the province, fostering a positive working environment and efficient communication among team members.
• Assist the HR Office in planning and coordinating employee events, including team-building activities, training sessions, and celebrations, to enhance employee engagement and foster a strong organizational culture in the province.
• Provide comprehensive HR administrative support, including support managing any province correspondence, preparing HR reports for the province, maintaining HR filing documentation, and HR data entry to contribute to the smooth and efficient functioning of the HR function in the province.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in human resources or administration, preferably in a financial institution.
• Member of the Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management
• Knowledge of HRIS systems and their implementation in an organizational setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality