Human Resource Officer

Job description

Company Background

At Little Sun Zambia Limited, we believe in the potential of renewable energy to improve farmers’ livelihoods by increasing yields and sales. Since 2019, we have been at the forefront of the renewable energy movement in Zambia, offering Pay-as-You-Go (PAYG) solar home systems that provide affordable, clean energy to homes in the greater district of Mumbwa.

Our strategic vision involves venturing into the productive use of renewable energy to support the dairy production sub-sector in Zambia. Little Sun Zambia Limited is on a mission to achieve universal access to clean energy. With a strong foundation in the PAYG business for solar home systems, we have expanded our transformative initiatives and are venturing into the productive use of renewable energy with the establishment of Community Energy Hubs.

Job Purpose

The Human Resource Officer will provide essential operational support to the HR department, ensuring the smooth implementation of personnel activities and policies. This role serves as a key link between the head office and field staff, requiring regular travel to various sites to facilitate staff engagement, monitor employee well-being, and ensure HR compliance across all locations.

Responsibilities

Conducting regular site visits to provide HR support to field teams and facilitate face-to-face staff engagements;
Acting as the primary point of contact for remote employees, ensuring they are aligned with the organization’s mission and values;
Organizing and leading on-site employee wellness initiatives and engagement activities to promote a positive work culture outside the head office;
Assisting the HR Manager in the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing candidates and conducting initial screenings;
Coordinating the practical aspects of onboarding for new hires and managing the documentation for offboarding procedures;
Supporting the Human Resource Manager in resolving grievances and disciplinary issues in accordance with Zambian labour laws and company policy;
Helping maintain a performance-based culture by assisting staff with goal setting and the performance evaluation process;
Promoting diversity, inclusion, and a multicultural work environment;
Collecting and preparing payroll input data to ensure accurate and timely compensation;
Assisting in the preparation and timely submission of statutory returns, specifically NAPSA and NHIMA contributions;
Maintaining up-to-date and confidential employee records and HR databases;
Generating HR metrics and reports to support data-driven decision-making within the department;
Coordinating training and development logistics for staff skill enhancement.

Requirements

Full Grade 12 Certificate.
Diploma in Human Resources Management or a related field
A minimum of 2–3 years of relevant HR generalist experience.
Strong working knowledge of Zambian employment laws and regulations.
Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and HR software.
Must be highly mobile and willing to travel frequently to remote sites for employee engagements, installations, maintenance, stakeholder engagements, and other operational needs.
Fluency in English with excellent interpersonal skills.

Attributes

Intellectual – Problem-solving, strategic and innovative.
Interpersonal – Multicultural awareness and engagement of internal and external stakeholders.
Communication – Strong written and verbal communication with strong presentation skills.
Technical – Compliance, detail-oriented, ability to work within tight deadlines and knowledge of HR metrics and analytics.
Leadership – Ability to initiate and work with minimum supervision and Coaching and mentoring of internal stakeholders in HR policies.

Application Process

Provide a 100-word brief statement on why you qualify for the job, a three-page CV with a minimum of two (2) professional references including one from an immediate work supervisor and include your professional qualifications. Kindly provide your current and expected gross salary and cash benefits). Indicate “Human Resource Officer” in the subject line and send the application to jobs@littlesun.com.

Due to the volumes of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 23:59 hours on 31st January 2026.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.