Human Resources Officer

Human Resources Officer Jobs in Lusaka at Bhascore Mining Zambia Limited

Bhascore Mining Zambia Limited is seeking a dedicated Human Resources Officer based in Lusaka, Zambia. This full-time opportunity is ideal for professionals with 3 to 5 years of HR experience, preferably within the mining sector. If you are looking for human resources officer jobs in Lusaka that offer a challenging and rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, or a related field. Experience in managing HR functions in a mining or similar industrial environment is highly preferred. This role requires a strong understanding of Zambian labour laws and mining industry regulations to ensure compliance across all HR activities.

Key Responsibilities for Human Resources Officer Jobs in Lusaka

• Maintain comprehensive HR records for both Head Office and site-based staff, including contracts, personal files, medicals, inductions, training, licenses, leave, and disciplinary records.
• Coordinate recruitment processes for office and site roles: drafting job adverts, shortlisting candidates, organizing interviews, conducting reference checks, and issuing offer letters.
• Facilitate onboarding and induction activities such as medical examinations, safety inductions, issuance of mine passes/ID cards, and contract signing.
• Manage attendance, shift schedules, and leave for employees rotating between Lusaka and various mine/project sites; prepare accurate HR inputs for payroll processing.
• Ensure all HR practices align with the Zambian Labour Code, Mines and Minerals legislation, health and safety standards, and internal company policies.
• Act as the primary point of contact for employee queries and grievances, supporting line managers in disciplinary and performance management processes.
• Support performance management including appraisals, probation reviews, and performance improvement plans.
• Coordinate staff training and development programs, maintaining up-to-date training and competency records.
• Prepare HR reports for management covering headcount, staff movements, turnover, leave balances, recruitment status, gender, and localisation statistics.
• Collaborate with site administrators and camp managers to ensure consistent application of HR policies at all project sites.
• Maintain confidentiality of all HR information, ensuring meticulous filing of both hard copy and electronic records.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, or related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of HR experience, ideally within the mining sector.
• Membership or eligibility for membership with the Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management (ZIHRM) is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Zambian labour laws and mining sector workplace environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with HR or payroll systems.

Application Process

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to submit their latest resume and relevant details via email to hr@bhascoremining.com. Please use the subject line: Human Resources Officer – [Your Name]. This position is strictly open to Zambian nationals.

Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and competency, as outlined in the job description. Additional company terms and conditions will be discussed during the interview stage for shortlisted candidates.