HR Services and Rewards Specialist

Job description

Zambia Sugar Plc. is a subsidiary of ABF Group and is the leading sugar producer in Zambia. Its main activities are the growing of sugar cane, the production and marketing of sugar, and other sugar downstream products.

The company invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following position in the Human Resources department:

HR SERVICES AND REWARDS SPECIALIST (D4) x 1 – PERMANENT
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT (NAKAMBALA)

Reporting to the Human Resources Director, this role is responsible for developing and implementing HR services and rewards programs that align with business objectives to optimize productivity and operational efficiency. The incumbent will oversee HR functional excellence through the effective management of policies, processes, and systems, ensuring compliance with governance and regulatory standards. Additionally, the role will implement strategic rewards and compensation plans, maintain accurate HR master data, and provide data-driven insights to support strategic decision making.

Key Responsibilities

Co-create the country-specific HR Services plan to build HR functional excellence.
Develop and align policies, taking One Centre and local legislation requirements into consideration.
Develop and implement ways to ensure legislative and governance compliance, including HR audits.
Oversee the HR administration function and ensure accurate employee master data and management of information.
Provide coaching on how to use HR Systems and ensure data accuracy.
Oversee the efficiency and accuracy of reward administration.
Ensure the availability and accessibility of relevant and accurate HR master data, including employee-related data, biometrics, leave, remuneration and reward, and organisational structure data.
Deliver meaningful and consolidated HR reports with insights and recommendations to improve productivity and reduce wasteful cost.
Lead initiatives, in conjunction with One Centre HR Services, to drive operational HR administration excellence.
Effectively utilize and drive the use of automated systems and technology where available.
Support the adoption of HR best practice processes and templates.
Provide support with people movement within the business, retirement, onboarding/ off boarding of employees.
Oversee the coordination of employee events, such as long service awards and off-crop functions.
Facilitate periodic remuneration and rewards surveys.
Manage work permits for foreign employees and oversee those for service
providers/consultants.
Provide input to wage and salary negotiations and supply meaningful, decision-making
information on remuneration.
Promote and adhere to ABF’s procedures, policies, and guidelines, including those related to SHERQ, Competition Law, and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Financial Accounting, Human Resources Management, or related field.
Preferably 5-7 years of solid experience in HR services and rewards management.
Strong analytical and accounting skills with proven experience in budgeting.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems.
High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
Suitably qualified applicants must provide certificates which have been verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).

Should you be interested in applying for this role, please submit your detailed CV, copies of relevant qualifications, registrations and ID/Passport for the attention of HR Business Partner

Email: careers@zamsugar.zm indicating “Application – HR Services and Rewards Specialist” in the subject line.

Closing date for applications is 23rd May 2025.

Applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks (qualification, credit, security, background, and medical assessments) as part of the recruitment process where applicable.
Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.