Require a Human Resource & Training Lead in Lusaka, Zambia

1. Recruitment & Onboarding

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for all positions across Meraki from job posting and candidate screening to interviews assessments and offer letters.
  
• Ensure all recruitment is conducted fairly consistently and in line with Merakis values and standards.
  
• Manage the onboarding process for all new staff ensuring every new joiner has a structured induction understands their role and feels welcomed into the Meraki family.
  
• Maintain up-to-date job descriptions for all positions in collaboration with line managers.
  
• Build and maintain a talent pipeline for key roles so Meraki is never caught short.
  

2. Training & Development

• Identify training needs across all departments and branches in collaboration with managers.
  
• Source coordinate and deliver training programmes both internal and external that build capability and align with Merakis growth trajectory.
  
• Manage the Meraki training calendar and ensure all staff complete mandatory training on time.
  
• Track training completion outcomes and return on investment.
  
• Work with the CEO and COO to develop a succession planning framework that identifies and develops future leaders within Meraki.
  
• Champion the Meraki learning culture making continuous development a way of life at every level.
  

3. Employee Relations & Discipline

• Manage all employee relations matters fairly and professionally including grievances disciplinary hearings and performance improvement processes.
  
• Ensure all disciplinary processes follow Zambian labour law and Merakis internal HR policies.
  
• Advise line managers and the COO on how to handle people issues correctly and consistently.
  
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of all disciplinary matters hearings and outcomes.
  
• Be the first point of contact for any staff member who has a concern creating an environment where people feel safe to raise issues.
  
• Conduct exit interviews for all departing staff and report themes and insights to the COO and CEO.
  

4. Culture Values & Wellbeing

• Champion Merakis core values Excellence Integrity Respect Fun and Passion in every HR process policy and interaction.
  
• Work with branch managers and the COO to maintain a healthy high-energy team culture across all locations.
  
• Support the implementation and tracking of the daily devotional and vibe meeting culture across all branches. Design and implement staff wellbeing initiatives that support the physical emotional and professional wellbeing of the Meraki team.
  
• Manage staff recognition programmes and ensure consistent celebration of performance and values at every level.
  
• Monitor team morale and flag concerns to the COO proactively.
  

5. HR Compliance & Policy

• Ensure Meraki is fully compliant with the Zambian Employment Code Act and all relevant labour regulations at all times.
  
• Develop maintain and update the Meraki HR Policy Manual ensuring all policies are current compliant and communicated to staff.
  
• Manage all employment contracts ensuring they are legally sound signed and filed.
  
• Oversee leave management annual leave sick leave maternity/paternity leave ensuring accurate records and compliance with statutory entitlements.
  
• Manage NAPSA and NHIMA registrations and ensure timely compliance for all staff.
  
• Liaise with legal counsel as required on employment matters.
  
• Maintain a complete and confidential HR records system for all current and former employees.
  

6. HR Reporting & Strategy

• Produce a monthly HR report to the COO covering headcount recruitment activity training completed disciplinary matters and staff turnover.
  
• Track and report key HR metrics turnover rate time to hire absenteeism training hours and use data to drive decisions.
  
• Contribute to Merakis strategic planning by advising on people implications of growth restructure and expansion.
  
• Support the CEOs vision of building a people-first organisation that attracts retains and develops the best talent in Zambia.
  

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources management Business Administration Psychology or a related field.
  
• Minimum 4 years of HR generalist experience covering recruitment employee relations training and compliance.
  
• Solid working knowledge of the Zambian Employment Code Act and related labour legislation.
  
• Experience managing disciplinary processes and grievance procedures independently.
  
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities across a fast-moving multi-site organisation.
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills able to engage with all levels of staff from kitchen team to CEO.