Head of Human Resources

12 Jun 2026 Head of Human Resources at G4S

• Strategic HR Leadership: Collaborate with the executive team to align human resources with financial and operational business plans. Lead and develop the local HR team. • Values & Culture: Act as a role model for G4S values, monitor organizational culture, and handle ethical or whistleblowing matters with absolute integrity. • Mass Recruitment: Oversee end-to-end frontline workforce planning, high-volume recruitment, and executive screening to meet demanding customer needs. • Talent & Development: Establish robust onboarding, performance management frameworks, and succession plans to build long-term business capability. • Employee & Labor Relations: Champion employee engagement, manage turnover, and lead constructive union/pay negotiations within the Zambian market. • Health & Safety: Partner with H&S specialists to manage risks (including firearms and vehicle safety) and lower operational incidents. • Compensation & Benefits: Ensure jobs are fairly graded and that compensation packages remain competitive in the local market. • Experience: 8+ years in HR, with at least 3 years heading an HR function for a large workforce (1,000+ employees in security, logistics, manufacturing, or retail for example). • Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field. Valid ZIHRM membership/certification is highly desirable. • Legal Knowledge: Expert-level understanding of the Zambia Employment Code Act and local labor laws. • Attributes: A strategic thinker with operational grit. You naturally embody agility, innovation, and caring while maintaining the highest standard of reliability and safety.