Experience

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  Micmar Zambia

  • Lusaka, Zambia

  • Human Resources and Administration Manager

    • Apr 2023 - Present
    • Lusaka, Zambia

    To oversee all HR activities related to the group of companies under the Micmar Group (Micmar Investments, Agora Village and Kroup Mining Processing ltd). This role is responsible for developing and implementing HR strategies, policies, and programs to support the organization's overall objectives and ensure effective management of human capital. The function collaborates with senior management and department heads to align HR initiatives with business goals and foster a positive work culture.Strategic HR Planning: Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and procedures to support the achievement of business objectivesTalent Acquisition and Recruitment: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding of new employees.Employee Relations: Foster positive employee relations by addressing employee grievances, promoting open communication, and resolving conflicts.Training and Development: Identify training needs and design employee development programs to enhance skills and competencies.Compensation and Benefits: Oversee the administration of compensation and benefits programs, including salary reviews, bonuses, incentives, and employee benefits.HR Compliance: Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and internal policies. Stay updated on changes in employment legislation and advise management on necessary actions to maintain legal compliance.HR Administration: Oversee HR administrative tasks, including employee records management, HRIS maintenance, and documentation related to personnel actions, policies, and procedures.Stay Updated: Continuously stay updated on industry best practices, trends, and emerging HR developments. Share knowledge and expertise with the HR team and relevant stakeholders

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  CV People Africa Zambia

  • Lusaka, Zambia

  • Talent Acquisition Specialist

    • Oct 2022 - Mar 2023
    • Lusaka, Zambia

    My responsibility was to find and attract suitable candidates to fill open positions for clients across industry. The following were my key responsibilities associated with this role:Client Management: Built relationships with clients and understood their recruitment needs, culture, and expectations. This involved conducting meetings with clients, identifying new business opportunities, and negotiating contracts and fees.Candidate Sourcing and Screening: proactively sourced potential candidates through a variety of channels, including job boards, social media, networking events, and referrals. Conducted initial candidate screening through phone or video interviews to assess suitability.Interviewing and Selection: coordinated and conducted in-person or virtual interviews with shortlisted candidates to evaluate their skills, experience, and cultural fit. Would also work with clients to make the final hiring decisions and manage the offer and onboarding process.Talent Pool Management: maintain a talent pool of potential candidates by building relationships, keeping candidates engaged, and nurturing relationships over time.Compliance and Administration: ensure compliance with all relevant employment legislation and internal policies. maintain accurate records of all recruitment activities, including candidate profiles, job descriptions, and client correspondence.

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  University of Cape Town

  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Organizational Psychology Tutor and Research Assistant

    • Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

    Some of my responsibilities included:Teaching Support: delivery of tutorials, and practical sessions to students. This includes preparing materials for classes, grading assignments, and providing feedback to students.Research Assistance: assist faculty members in research activities, such as conducting literature reviews, collecting, and analyzing data, and preparing reports and presentations.Administrative Support: provide administrative support to faculty members, such as organizing meetings, maintaining records, and coordinating events.Mentoring and Advising: mentor and advise students on academic matters, such as course selection and career paths.Professional Development: participate in professional development activities, such as attending conferences and workshops, to enhance their knowledge and skills in their field.Other Duties: also performed other duties as assigned by the faculty members or the university.

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  Black Dot Media

  • lusaka, Zambia

  • Human Resources Officer

    • Sep 2016 - Dec 2019
    • lusaka, Zambia

    employed to support the setting up of the HR function in the organization & align organization's goals and objectives. HR Strategy and Planning: develop an HR strategy and plan that aligns with the organization's goals and objectives. This involved analyzing the organization's workforce and identifying areas for improvement, developing recruitment and retention strategies, and creating a talent management plan.Recruitment and Selection: design and implement recruitment and selection processes that attract and retain the right talent for the organization. This included creating job descriptions, advertising job vacancies, screening resumes and applications, conducting interviews, and making job offers.Performance Management: design and implement performance management processes that encouraged and supported employee performance. This involved setting performance goals, conducting performance appraisals, and providing feedback and coaching to employees.Training and Development: design and implement training and development programs that enhanced employee skills and competencies. This includes identifying training needs, creating training plans, and providing internal and external training opportunities.Employee Relations: managed employee relations by providing advice, support, and guidance to employees on HR-related issues. This includes handling grievances, disputes, and disciplinary procedures in accordance with legal and organizational requirements.Compensation and Benefits: design and implement compensation and benefits programs that attracted and retained the right talent for the organization. This involved creating salary structures, conducting salary surveys, and developing employee benefits programs.HR Administration: ensure that all HR processes and procedures are documented and communicated effectively to employees. This included maintaining accurate HR records, managing employee files, and ensuring compliance with HR policies and procedures.

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  Precision Recruitment International

  • Lusaka,Zambia

  • Recruitment Consultant

    • May 2015 - Nov 2015
    • Lusaka,Zambia

    My responsibility was to find and attract suitable candidates to fill open positions for clients across industry. The following were my key responsibilities associated with this role:Client Management: Built relationships with clients and understood their recruitment needs, culture, and expectations. This involved conducting meetings with clients, identifying new business opportunities, and negotiating contracts and fees.Candidate Sourcing and Screening: proactively sourced potential candidates through a variety of channels, including job boards, social media, networking events, and referrals. Conducted initial candidate screening through phone or video interviews to assess suitability.Interviewing and Selection: coordinated and conducted in-person or virtual interviews with shortlisted candidates to evaluate their skills, experience, and cultural fit. Would also work with clients to make the final hiring decisions and manage the offer and onboarding process.Talent Pool Management: maintain a talent pool of potential candidates by building relationships, keeping candidates engaged, and nurturing relationships over time.Compliance and Administration: ensure compliance with all relevant employment legislation and internal policies. maintain accurate records of all recruitment activities, including candidate profiles, job descriptions, and client correspondence.

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  Mac Recruitment

  • Lusaka, Zambia

  • Human Resource Officer (Outsourcing)

    • Jan 2013 - Apr 2015
    • Lusaka, Zambia

    Providing HR support and guidance to clients' businesses. my primary responsibilities includedRecruitment and selection: assist your clients in identifying their staffing needs, advertising job vacancies, screening resumes, conducting interviews, and recommending suitable candidates for employment.Employee onboarding and orientation: responsible for ensuring that new hires are properly onboarded and oriented to their new roles and the company's culture, policies, and procedures.Employee relations: You would provide advice and guidance to employees and managers on HR-related issues such as employment law, employee benefits, performance management, and workplace conflicts.Training and development: help your clients identify their employees' training and development needs, and design and deliver training programs to address those needs.HR administration: responsible for maintaining accurate HR records, managing employee files, and ensuring compliance with HR policies and procedures.