Senior Industrial Relations Officer
Senior Industrial Relations Officer is available at Stefanutti Stocks Construction (Z) ltd in Kalumbila-Lumwana. Review the job description, requirements, closing date and application details below.
Key Responsibilities Expected Behaviour: Support collective bargaining and union engagements where applicable. Represent the company at labour disputes, conciliations and labour inspections. Manage disciplinary hearings, appeals and grievance processes. Manage employee relations, addressing grievances and ensuring fair and equitable treatment. Conduct investigations, resolving disputes, and implementing disciplinary actions when necessary. In engagement with Head of Department, collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment on HR and IR matters. Stay abreast of changes in construction and HR legislation, ensuring compliance. Ensure compliance with Zambian Labour Laws, Employment Code Act and statutory requirements. Conduct HR audits and maintain compliance records. Support external and internal audits relating to HR practices. Facilitate communication and collaboration between HR Department and employees. Identify training needs, and development activities to ensure a compliant, skilled and motivated workforce. Coordinate end-to-end recruitment and selection processes on Site. Develop and implement onboarding programs to ensure a smooth transition into the projects Manage HR data and records, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality. Orientation, through delivering orientation sessions to new employees, covering contract interpretation, policies, procedures and all other conditions of service. Collaborate with department to ensure seamless onboarding documentation and processes. Ensure all new hires receive and understand their employment contract, which must be fully compliant with labour laws, policies and procedures. Conduct new hires surveys and feedback sessions to gauge employee sentiment and proactively address IR issues. Support localisation and community employment initiatives and liaise with local communities and traditional leaders regarding employment opportunities. Ensure compliance with client and community employment commitments. Support the development and implementation of employee engagement programs Build and maintain strong relationships with community stakeholder, government labour offices and industrial bodies. Prepare HR-related reports such as attendance summaries, headcount updates, leave taking, training records and compliance documentation. Coordinating all disciplinary processes on the assigned projects and generating reports of the activities. Conducting and keeping records of exit records including interviews, final benefits/dues calculations and certificate of service. Key Requirements: Grade 12 Certificate Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, or a related field. Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in Human Resources and Industrial Relations, with at least 3 years in the mining, construction, engineering or heavy industrial sectors. HRIS and other relevant software and proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Exposure to Sage 300 will be an added advantage). Experience managing large blue-collar workforces. Experience on remote project or mining sites. Experience dealing with labour unions and collective agreements. Must have a valid ZIHRM practising certificate Skills and Competencies Leadership skills Pay attention to detail Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment; Extensive in hands on experience in construction Experience dealing with labour unions and collective agreements. Analytical and strategic thinking skills; Good communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to work with others; Demonstrate sound work ethics Conflict resolution and negotiation skills. Strong understanding interpretation of labor laws and regulations in Zambia Stakeholder management. Change management. Coaching and influencing skills. Application email: Stefstocks.zambia@stefstocks.com