Human Resource Manager – Zambia Operations

About the role

Liugong East Africa CO., Limited is seeking an experienced Human Resource Manager to lead all HR functions for its Zambia operations. This is a hands‑on, on‑site contract position for a strategic, people‑first professional who can make an immediate impact.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment, selection and structured onboarding programmes.
• Design and oversee performance appraisal cycles, KPI frameworks and improvement plans.
• Ensure compliance with Zambian labour law, develop HR policies and manage employment documentation and audits.
• Handle employee relations, grievances, disciplinaries and drive wellbeing and engagement initiatives.
• Lead learning & development strategy, succession planning and leadership pipeline development.
• Partner with senior leadership to align HR strategy with business objectives, provide people analytics and support organisational design.
• Administer payroll and employee benefits in accordance with local regulations.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources.
• Minimum 5 years of HR experience, preferably in a senior/generalist role.
• Strong knowledge of Zambian labour law and HR compliance.
• Proven experience drafting and implementing HR policies.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with senior leadership on people strategy.
• Attention to detail and sound judgement.
• Must be a Zambian national or hold a valid legal right to work in Zambia.

Required skills