HR Officer

About the Company

Lotus Way International School is a new international K–12 school in Ibex Meanwood, Lusaka. We are building a disciplined, high-performance team and are seeking an experienced HR & Administration Manager to lead our HR systems and workforce management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a complete HR management system suitable for a growing school environment
• Lead recruitment processes and ensure quality hiring decisions
• Establish and enforce employee discipline and performance standards
• Manage employment contracts, staff policies, and compliance with Zambian Labour Laws
• Oversee payroll calculation, PAYE, NAPSA, NHIMA submissions accurately
• Build staff handbook, HR policies, and school-specific HR procedures
• Maintain strong documentation and employee records
• Ensure HR decisions align with company interests and long-term growth
• Supervise administrative operations and support school development phase

Requirements

• Must be a Zambian citizen
• Minimum 5 years of HR experience
• Prior experience in a school or education institution is strongly preferred
• Proven experience managing staff discipline and HR compliance
• Strong knowledge of Labour Law, PAYE, NAPSA, NHIMA
• Able to calculate payroll independently and accurately
• Highly organized, efficient, and proactive
• Strong leadership presence and ability to enforce rules
• Not a passive office-based HR — must actively engage with staff
• Ability to build HR systems, not just execute routine tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in private or international schools
• Existing HR network within education sector
• Experience building HR frameworks from scratch

Work Location

SUBDIVISION T4 OF FARM NO. 382A, ZAMBEZI DRIVE, MEANWOOD IBEX, LUSAKA

How to Apply

Apply using the following link: https://gozambiajobs.com/jobs/551604169-hr-officer