Senior Human Resource Officer at BIA Group

Company: BIA Group

Location: LUSAKA

Job Type: FULL_TIME

Apply Before: 2026-07-13

Job Description

Location:  Zambia

Contract Type:  Permanent contract
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About BIA

BIA Group is active in the sales, rentals and after-sales services of equipment intended for public works, mines, quarries and transport. The Group operates in Europe, Africa and Asia and has more than 1000 enthusiastic employees.

Summary

The Senior HR Officer is responsible for delivering efficient, compliant, and cost-controlled HR operations. The role has strong ownership of HR budget planning, workforce planning, employee relations, disciplinary representation, employee wellbeing, and policy development, ensuring operational stability and adherence to company policies and labour laws.

What will be your responsibilities?

HR Budget & Workforce Planning

Support and drive the annual HR budget preparation process in collaboration with HR Manager and Finance
Develop and maintain workforce planning schedules, aligned to operational needs and budget constraints
Translate workforce plans into costed headcount requirements
Monitor and track HR-related costs against budget and highlight variances
Provide monthly input on cost analysis and workforce trends

Policy Development & Implementation

Support the development, review, and update of HR policies and procedures
Ensure policies are aligned with:

Labour legislation
Organisational requirements

Assist with policy communication and implementation across the business
Monitor application of policies and recommend improvements where necessary

Disciplinary & Employee Relations

Act as HR representative in disciplinary hearings, ensuring:

Procedural fairness
Compliance with labour laws and company policies
Proper documentation and governance of proceedings

Support line management and relevant parties during disciplinary processes by providing HR guidance and oversight
Maintain accurate disciplinary records, hearing documentation, and case logs
Coordinate and manage Joint Committee meetings, including:

Scheduling, agenda preparation, and minute-taking
Tracking and follow-up of agreed actions

Act as primary HR contact for union matters, including:

Day-to-day engagement
Supporting consultations and negotiations
Ensuring compliance with collective agreements

Manage and support grievances and employee relations matters, ensuring timely and fair resolution
Identify trends and implement actions to improve employee relations climate
Escalate complex or high-risk cases to the HR Manager, particularly for appeals and final decision-making

Medical Aid & Employee Wellbeing

Administer medical aid schemes and employee healthcare benefits
Manage enrolments, exits, queries, and provider relationships
Support monitoring of absenteeism and health-related trends
Implement and support employee wellbeing initiatives and programs
Act as first point of contact for employee welfare and support matters

HR Operations & Administration

Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation
Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures
Support day-to-day HR operational requirements

Compliance & Governance

Ensure compliance with:

Labour legislation
Internal HR policies and procedures

Support audits and maintain proper HR documentation and controls

Who are we looking for?

Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
Minimum 5 years’ HR experience, with strong exposure to:

Employee relations and discplinary processes
HR budget support and workforce planning
Medical aid and employee wellbeing adminstration
HR policy development and implementation

What’s in it for you?

A permanent contract
A competitive salary and an interesting package of extra-legal benefits
A human sized company with international dimension, encouraging autonomy and team spirit
Cooperate in a team with experienced and passionate colleagues within a successfully growing family-owned company
Benefit from a challenging career opportunity with an extensive training program
In this challenging job you get the possibility to take initiative and further develop the function

How to Apply

Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click Here Closing Date : 25th June , 2026.
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Source: Jobweb Zambia