Human Resource Officer – Northrise University

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for dedicated and innovative professionals who are passionate about making a significant and positive contribution to the education sector in Zambia. If you are such an individual possessing necessary qualifications and competencies, you are encouraged to apply for the position:

Human Resource Officer (1)

General Description

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the overall responsibility for the Human Resource Officer is the implementation of the assigned Human Resources and related policies and procedures in order to ensure that team members are inspired to contribute towards the achievements of the organisation’s goals.

  • Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with University departments and cross-functional teams
  • Ability to operate the computer and assigned software
  • A proven record in working successfully with diverse populations
  • Excellent organisational and record keeping skills
  • Proven record of successful supervisory experience in a people –oriented environment
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • A faithful disciple of the Lord Jesus
  • Ability to provide vision and leadership
  • Demonstrated capability to interface and maintain effective relationships with all branch locations and employees in a team-oriented environment
  • Willingness to travel to other campuses and units of the University
  • Detail-oriented, efficient and strict when it comes to following NU policies.

Main Duties



  1. Responsible for employee recruitment and selection
  2. Listens to employee grievances and provides counseling
  3. Remains current with changes in human resource and employment law
  4. Develops a highly effective orientation program that emphasizes the critical importance and value of welcoming and integrating new employees into the corporate culture with emphasis on the University vision, mission and core values
  5. Administer the employee end of probationary period performance evaluation as well as mid-term and end of year employee evaluation.
  6. Responsible for the creation and oversight of job descriptions.
  7. Maintains up to  date HR records and produces relevant narrative and statistical HR reports highlighting employee establishments,  separations, additions and disciplinary cases.
  8. Maintains the relevant Modules in the OrangeHRM Management System and trains new team members in the use of the system.
  9. Performs other tasks as required.

Work and Education Requirements

  • Not less that 5 years of broad-based HR experience at middle management level
  • Degree in Human Resource
  • Masters will be added advantage

Application Details

All applicants should submit a typed cover letter of not more than two pages that clearly states the position applied for; the academic and professional qualifications they possess; and the major achievements in their previous and/or current job. Furthermore, the Curriculum vitae should be current, not more than five pages long, clearly state the duration(s) and nature of their past and current work experience; and include at least four traceable referees.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be communicated to. All applications should be received by the undersigned by 27th March, 2022 to:

Human Resource Officer

Main Campus



30029 Kitwe-Ndola Dual Carriage Highway

P O Box 240271

Ndola or

Email at: [email protected]







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