Head of HR \u2013 G4S Zambia<\/p>\n
Location:\u00a0Lusaka, Zambia<\/p>\n
Company Size:\u00a05,000+ employees
\nJobs in Zambia<\/p>\n
Reporting To:\u00a0Managing Director (Zambia) & Regional HR Director<\/p>\n
About G4S
\nG4S is a global leader in security and facility services. In Zambia, we protect people and assets with a massive workforce of over 5,000 employees. Our mission is driven by our core values:\u00a0Safety, Agility, Innovation, Integrity, Reliability, Teamwork, and Caring.
\nThe Role
\nAs the\u00a0Head of HR, you will be the most senior HR leader in the business unit. You will partner with the Managing Director to deliver a people strategy that drives our business plan, ensures strict legal and group compliance, and fosters a high-performance culture.
\nKey Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Strategic HR Leadership:\u00a0Collaborate with the executive team to align human resources with financial and operational business plans. Lead and develop the local HR team.<\/p>\n
Values & Culture:\u00a0Act as a role model for G4S values, monitor organizational culture, and handle ethical or whistleblowing matters with absolute integrity.<\/p>\n
Mass Recruitment:\u00a0Oversee end-to-end frontline workforce planning, high-volume recruitment, and executive screening to meet demanding customer needs.<\/p>\n
Talent & Development:\u00a0Establish robust onboarding, performance management frameworks, and succession plans to build long-term business capability.<\/p>\n
Employee & Labor Relations:\u00a0Champion employee engagement, manage turnover, and lead constructive union\/pay negotiations within the Zambian market.<\/p>\n
Health & Safety:\u00a0Partner with H&S specialists to manage risks (including firearms and vehicle safety) and lower operational incidents.<\/p>\n
Compensation & Benefits:\u00a0Ensure jobs are fairly graded and that compensation packages remain competitive in the local market.
\nCareer development courses<\/p>\n
Ideal Candidate Profile<\/p>\n
Experience:\u00a08+ years in HR, with at least 3 years heading an HR function for a large workforce (1,000+ employees in security, logistics, manufacturing, or retail for example).<\/p>\n
\u00a0Education\u00a0& Credentials:\u00a0Bachelor\u2019s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field. Valid ZIHRM membership\/certification is highly desirable.<\/p>\n
Legal Knowledge:\u00a0Expert-level understanding of the Zambia Employment Code Act and local labor laws.<\/p>\n
Attributes:\u00a0A strategic thinker with operational grit. You naturally embody\u00a0agility, innovation, and caring\u00a0while maintaining the highest standard of\u00a0reliability and safety.<\/p>\n
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