Little Sun Zambia Limited: Empowering Communities with Clean Energy
Are you a passionate HR professional ready to drive positive change through renewable energy solutions? 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 are expanding our transformative initiatives and venturing into productive use of renewable energy with the establishment of Community Energy Hubs for productive use. We are seeking for an experienced and motivated HR Manager to play a key role in our mission.
About Us
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 productive use of renewable energy to support the dairy production sub-sector in the greater Chibombo district. As part of this vision, we are establishing Community Energy Hubs in key locations, including Shimukuni, Malambanyama, and Keembe, to further empower our communities.
The Role
As an HR Manager, you will be instrumental in driving the success of Little Sun’s transformative initiatives. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the overall HR functions of the organization at our head office in Lusaka. Your role will encompass a broad range of HR responsibilities, including recruitment, talent management, employee relations, establishing a performance based culture, operational implementation of personnel activities and ensuring the organization’s HR policies align with our mission and values.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing and interviewing candidates to onboarding
- Develop and implement effective talent management strategies to support our mission and organizational goals
- Maintain pay plan and benefits program
- Oversee employee relations, ensuring a positive and inclusive workplace culture
- Manage HR policies and procedures to ensure alignment with best practices and legal requirements
- Establish a performance based culture and drive performance management processes, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and career development
- Lead training and development initiatives to enhance employees’ skills and competencies
- Foster diversity and inclusion within the organization
- Handle HR-related inquiries and issues from employees
- Stay up-to-date with HR trends and best practices to continuously improve HR functions
Minimum Requirements
- Tertiary education in Human Resources Management or a related field
A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in HR, with a focus on HR management - Proficiency with HR software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong knowledge of HR laws and regulations in Zambia
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders
A genuine passion for renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and making a positive impact on local communities
Join Our Vision
At Little Sun Zambia Limited, we are driven by a vision of using solar technology to revolutionize agriculture and enhance farmers’ livelihoods, while also providing affordable, clean energy to homes through our PAYG solar home systems. As an HR Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving positive change, empowering communities, and making a lasting impact on the environment and people’s lives.
If you are ready to be a part of an innovative and mission-driven organization, apply now and help us pave the way to a brighter, cleaner future for agriculture, clean energy, and the community.
The closing date for applications is September 30th. To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant HR experience to jobs@littlesun.org.