{"id":2840,"date":"2025-07-03T14:00:32","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T14:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/malawi\/job\/human-resources-business-partner\/"},"modified":"2025-07-12T00:49:22","modified_gmt":"2025-07-12T00:49:22","slug":"human-resources-business-partner","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/malawi\/?post_type=job_listing&p=2840","title":{"rendered":"Human Resources\u00a0Business Partner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MANDATEThe Human Resources\u00a0Business Partner, under the supervision of the Corporate Affairs Manager, will play an active role in the Corporate Affairs department for the Mpatamanga Hydropower Project Limited (MHPL) also referred to as \u201cthe Company\u201d.The Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for overseeing the smooth and efficient operation of Human Resources function. This role oversees all HR-related activities within the Company, focusing on all employees, including expatriates, secondment contracts, and multi-site operations. This role will also champion diversity, equality, and inclusion initiatives, ensuring a supportive and equitable workplace for everyone.\u00a0The Human Resources Business Partner\u00a0plays a key role in maintaining a productive office environment and provides support to both management and staff.\u00a0CORE RESPONSIBILITIESHR Strategy and Policy DevelopmentDevelop and implement HR strategies, policies, and procedures that align with the company\u2019s goals and comply with legal requirements, with particular attention to adhering to the best national and international standards regarding local employment and efficient establishment of expatriate and secondment contracts.Recruitment and OnboardingLead the full recruitment cycle for all employees, including expatriates and seconded employees, including workforce planning, job postings, shortlisting, conducting interviews, reference checks, salary negotiations establishment of employment or secondment contracts, and onboarding of new hires.Employee Evaluation and DevelopmentDesign and implement performance management systems, guiding managers through employee evaluations. Lead training and development initiatives to support employee growth and succession planning.\u00a0Employee Relations and ComplianceProvide coaching and guidance to managers and employees on HR-related matters, handle disciplinary and grievance issues, and ensure compliance with labor laws and internal HR policies. Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.Diversity, Equality, and InclusionDevelop and implement strategies to promote diversity, equality, and inclusion within the workplace. Collaborate with management to foster an inclusive environment and monitor diversity metrics and initiatives.\u00a0CRITICAL INTERFACESThe Human Resources Coordinator\u00a0will work closely with the Corporate Affairs Manager and the General Manager of the Company and with the HR Departments of the Shareholders of the Company, on all HR-related issuesThe Human Resources\u00a0Coordinator\u00a0will have a key interface role across the organisation supporting good Human Resources practices, guiding on efficient use of company resources and efficient office operations.\u00a0CRITICAL QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES4.1 Qualifications\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Master\u2019s degree in human resources\u00a0or a related field; a HR certification is a plus.Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive HR experience including 5 years in a managerial role.Proven experience in HR management in Malawi, with expatriate contracts and multi-site operations.Strong knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.Proficient in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite.Proficient in HRIS systemsWorking in a multi-cultural context and on large infrastructure projectsExcellent English report-writing skills.Fluent in written and spoken English and Chichewa.Core competenciesWork independently and as part of a team to meet deliverables on time and to high qualityAttention to detail to produce accurate reports and maintain supporting documents in an easy to access structureStrong leadership and interpersonal skills.Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.High level of discretion, ethics, and integrity.Problem-solving and decision-making skills.Strategic thinking with the ability to align HR practices with business goals.Adaptability and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.\u00a0Personal characteristics Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills.Hard-working, proactive, and self-motivated.Emotional IntelligenceAbility to work under pressure and be solution oriented.Ability to treat all employees consistently and upholds policies impartiallyHigh social and intercultural competence.<\/p>\n<p>Apply Via:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"61IMmJ6ofT\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mpatamangahydro.com\/index.php\/recruitment\/\">Recruitment<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Recruitment&#8221; &#8212; Mpatamanga Hydro\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mpatamangahydro.com\/index.php\/recruitment\/embed\/#?secret=P3cYJk1BGJ#?secret=61IMmJ6ofT\" data-secret=\"61IMmJ6ofT\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"https:\/\/www.mpatamangahydro.com\/index.php\/recruitment\/","_company_name":"Mpatamanga Hydro Power Limited","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[18],"job-categories":[],"job-types":[12],"class_list":{"0":"post-2840","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-expired","4":"hentry","5":"job_listing_region-blantyre","7":"job-type-full-time"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/malawi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/2840","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/malawi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/malawi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/malawi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/malawi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2840"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/malawi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=2840"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/malawi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=2840"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/malawi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=2840"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}