HR Officer

About the CompanyLotus 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 phaseRequirements• 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 tasksPreferred Qualifications• Experience in private or international schools• Existing HR network within education sector• Experience building HR frameworks from scratchWork LocationSUBDIVISION T4 OF FARM NO. 382A, ZAMBEZI DRIVE, MEANWOOD IBEX, LUSAKA