Senior Human Resource Officer

Location: Zambia Contract Type: Permanent contract Zambia business directory 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-ta