Senior Human Resources Officer

VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT: SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES OFFCER

Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit highly motivated and committed employees for the position of Senior Human Resources Officer to join the versatile Human Resources Team. We are in search of individuals who can champion Barrick’s DNA by :

• Communicating  Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
• Exhibiting a  Results-Driven  approach
• Delivering solutions that are  Fit for Purpose
• Dedicating themselves to  Building a Sustainable Legacy
• Taking  Responsibility and being Accountable
• Committing to  Zero Harm
• Cultivating strong and meaningful  Partnerships

If you’re ready to contribute to our  world-class team  while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce.

Reporting to the Human Resources Coordinator, you will be responsible for providing support in all human resources functions.

Your duties & Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following: –

• Ensuring timely, professional and consistent HR service delivery to all stakeholders.
• Working with line managers during the development of organizational structures to ensure adherence to budgets.
• Ensuring end-to-end recruitment through the HRIS platform and all related activities such as job advertisement, interviewing, selection, reference checking and employment contracts are done correctly.
•  Labor cost control by ensuring that approved recruitment plans are aligned with the headcount budget.
• Preparing and conducting inductions for new employees, onboarding processes and communicate payroll policies (e.g. payroll cut-off dates) for all new employees.
• Updating and maintaining all HR records in the HRIS; Maintaining all employee records and files, including appointment, termination, probation, performance, induction and training records.
• Work with and/or offer support to all HR initiatives and projects such as Access and Time Management Systems that interface with Payroll and are used for attendance monitoring.
• Preparation & processing of monthly payroll data inputs.
• Providing support and assistance to Supervisors/Managers in disciplinary matters, grievance handling, dispute resolution and performance management.
• Managing employee separations and exit processes to ensure business continuity, effective knowledge transfer, compliance and timely workforce replacement when required.
• Maintaining a weekly tracker of all outstanding issues in your respective departments and ensure closure of action points.
• Ensuring that all policies, procedures and practices are compliant with relevant legislation.
• Champion employee engagement, culture, and inclusion initiatives.

To be considered for the position, the applicant must have the following:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent.
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience as a Senior HR Officer or similar role.
• Experience in the Mining Industry will be an added advantage.
• Sound knowledge of contemporary HR practice and compliance.
• Must have good understanding and able to interpret the Zambian Labour Laws.
•  Strong background in Human Resource Management, general business acumen and the capacity to act as an internal consultant.
• Must be a certified member of the Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management.

What We Can Offer You:

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits
• The ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization

Applicants that meet the above stated requirements are invited to submit their CVs to the Job Portal link: http://jobs.barrick.com/.

Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management.

Barrick offers employment opportunities to both qualified women and men.

Women who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply.