HR Specialist

Job description

Join Kokeb as HR Specialist

About Kokeb

Kokeb is a diversified enterprise based in Lusaka and Solwezi, Zambia, rapidly expanding its footprint across industries including construction contracting, engineering, real estate development, and many others. We’ve built our success on innovation, operational excellence, and a relentless drive to serve our clients better every day. At Kokeb, our people are the spine of who we are and they work on customer-inspired innovations aimed at contributing towards building a better tomorrow.

As a proactive and self-motivated HR Specialist, who is passionate about talent development and organizational growth, you will take the initiative to resolve current HR challenges and pioneer new strategies to ensure Kokeb attracts, retains, and develops the best talent as we grow.

What You’ll Do

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
Lead end-to-end recruitment for technical and administrative roles.
Source top talent through networks, job portals, and head-hunters.
Deliver a smooth, professional onboarding experience.
Learning & Development
Develop and implement training programs: technical skills, leadership, and compliance.
Build a structured career development and succession planning framework.
Employee Engagement & Culture
Drive employee satisfaction initiatives (surveys, feedback sessions, and outings).
Collaborate on culture-building activities and internal communication strategies.
Performance Management
Design and manage KPIs, performance reviews, and probation processes.
Coach managers and staff in feedback, goal-setting, and performance improvement.
Compensation, Benefits & Compliance
Benchmark and maintain competitive salary structures and benefit programs.
Ensure full compliance with labour laws, HR policies, and Kokeb’s standards.
HR Administration & Systems
Maintain accurate employee records, attendance, leave, and HR data.
Implement HRIS or digital tools to streamline HR processes.
Strategic Projects & HR Initiatives
Identify and execute initiatives to improve retention, recruitment, and culture.
Support HR during expansion phases (new sites, additional staff, and new divisions).

Who You Are

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in HR Management, Business Administration, or related field.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years in HR, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
Proactive & Independent: A self-starter who takes initiative and drives solutions.
Curious & Growth-Oriented: Hungry to learn and explore new HR best practices.
Strong Communicator: Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and conflict-resolution skills.
Organised & Tech-Savvy: Detail-oriented and capable of managing HR data with proficiency in MS Office (and HRIS experience is a plus).
Legally Knowledgeable: Good understanding of Zambian labour law and employment regulations.
Ethical & Confidential: Demonstrates high integrity and maintains confidentiality at all times.
Certification (e.g., ZIHRM) is an advantage.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for training, career growth, and leadership development.
A dynamic, high-performing team atmosphere and culture.
Central role in shaping HR practices during a pivotal growth phase.

Ready to Apply?

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CV_HRSpecialist_YourNames (in PDF)
Coverletter_HRSpecialist_YourNames (in PDF)
Portfolio (if available – in PDF)
Personal statement (1 paragraph about your passion – in Word)
Experience (projects or internships – in Word)
Skills (software proficiency inclusive – in Word).

Build Your Legacy with Kokeb!

Join us and help build not only incredible infrastructure—but an incredible team behind it.