CEC Career Opportunity: Advisor HR Operations

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VAC-2025-0001: ADVISOR HR OPERATIONS

Grade: CEC 6 | Contract Type: Permanent | Location: Kitwe

The role is responsible for performing a variety of HR operational and administrative functions that includes implementation of HR plans, policies and procedures at departmental level and proactive engagements with various units of the business to ensure effective and efficient delivery of HR solutions that support the strategy of the business.

The position will report to the Manager – HR Operations.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the development, implementation, tracking and evaluation of the HR business strategy in liaison with the HR team members and other business functions.
• Provide day to day guidance and support to heads of departments on all HR matters related to talent acquisition, learning and development, employee relations, performance management and other matters with regards to people management in order to create an environment that will enable employees to meet the set objectives and also attain their personal goals.
• Attend departmental meetings across the Company in order to communicate any HR developments and also capture any issues that require Management’s attention.
• Conduct regular awareness sessions through departmental engagements on the CEC culture, including the vision, mission and values that all employees are expected to embrace and uphold.
• Develop and nurture partnerships so that the gap between Management and employees is abridged.
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention of staff.
• Ensure that all employees are fully informed about all HR policies and procedures including any standing instructions.
• Identify trends/patterns pertaining to requests and needs that are brought out during engagements with departments and initiate change to continually improve all aspects of HR service delivery.
• Collaborate with other HR team members to develop or improve policies, procedures and processes in order to deliver effective and efficient HR solutions to the business.
• Proactively support the delivery of HR Processes in departments i.e., recruitment requisitions, transfers, promotions, acting appointments, disciplinary and grievance handling.
• Compile and analyze HR information from various sources, including the HRIS, employee surveys, and employee engagements, to promptly inform Management about human capital trends and matters that require interventions before they escalate into problems.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and ad hoc reports pertaining to HR operations.
• Demonstrate behavior in line with CEC values, standards and expectations of a professional workplace.
• Participate in the budgeting process for HR Operations and ensure that spending is within the approved budget.
• Visibly promote a positive HSE & risk management culture and demonstrate behavior in line with the Company’s HSE policies and standards.

To be considered for this role, you will be required to have:

• Degree in Social Science, Human Resources Management, Business Administration or equivalent.
• Member of Zambia Institution of Human Resources Management.
• 5 years’ experience in Human Resources Management, of which at least 3 years’ practical experience was gained in an HR role and context of similar complexity.
• Good know-how and understanding of the Zambian labour laws and globally accepted HR best practices.
• Good analytical and presentation skills.
• Proficient in the use of diverse HR Information Systems.
• Extensive understanding of HR processes.
• Background of working within the electrical, extractive or similar industry, and understanding of the technical disciplines – specifically Projects, Processing, Business Improvement, and Information Management.
• Good skills in influencing and working with senior leaders across a multitude of disciplines.

APPLICATIONS

If you have the relevant experience and skills as indicated above, please click on this link https://recruitment.cec.com.zm/ and complete the online job application. Hard-copy applications will not be accepted at this stage.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday, 21st January 2025.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer; therefore, it is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in its staff.

Applicants are requested to provide daytime contact numbers and accessible email addresses. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.