Alistair is one of East and Southern Africa’s fastest growing service companies, providing a variety of self-delivered logistics solutions with core competencies in road freight and operational hire of material handling equipment. The business has gone from strength to strength, growing quickly in both its geographical coverage and variety of services offered to clients. At the moment, the Group employees over 800 personnel, delivers services across sixteen countries and is poised for significant further expansion.

Core Competencies:

• Material Supply
• Customs Clearance
• Road Freight
• Material Handling
• Storage and Warehousing
• Offshore & Onshore Equipment Rental
• Specialized Inspection Services

Vision
To be known as the Company that makes Africa work better.

Company Behaviours
Honesty, Customer Focus, Continual Improvement, Humility, and Safety.

Accountabilities & Responsibility Areas
Job Summary

The HR Officer serves as the operational backbone of the HR function, with a strong presence in Kapiri Mposhi and direct involvement in supporting border locations. This role is expected to execute core HR processes with accuracy and consistency, including recruitment, on boarding, documentation, compliance, and performance management. The Officer must maintain high standards of record-keeping, ensure coordination between sites, and act as a reliable point of contact for line managers, drivers, and support teams. This role demands initiative, strong coordination skills, and a hands-on approach to resolving day-to-day HR issues.
 

As our HR Officer, you will play a critical role in ensuring smooth day-to-day HR operations. You’ll work closely with line managers, drivers, and workshop teams, delivering consistent HR support while maintaining high standards of compliance and record-keeping.

Key Responsibilities
HR Operations

• Act as the first point of contact for HR-related queries
• Support workshop and driver management teams with HR policies and processes
• Ensure seamless HR service delivery across sites

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Coordinate recruitment for drivers and workshop staff
• Manage onboarding, documentation, and probation tracking
• Maintain accurate recruitment and employee records

Payroll Support

• Prepare and validate monthly payroll inputs
• Reconcile employee data and verify changes before payroll processing
• Work closely with line managers to ensure accuracy

Employee Relations

• Handle employee grievances and support line managers
• Lead disciplinary processes and investigations
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date disciplinary records

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Conduct exit and stay interviews
• Manage offboarding processes and documentation
• Track employee movements including transfers and exits

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with statutory bodies (ZRA, NHIMA, NAPSA, HELSB)
• Compile HR reports and support audits
• Maintain legally compliant employee records

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field
• Minimum 5 years’ HR experience
• Strong knowledge of HR policies and labour laws
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Strong communication (written & verbal)
• Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS systems
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Valid HR practicing licence

The Company reserves the right to withdraw from the recruitment process at any time, at its sole discretion. The sharing of any aptitude test, assessment, or invitation to an interview does not constitute an offer of employment or guarantee any future employment with the Company. Candidates acknowledge that progression through any stage of the recruitment process does not imply or ensure an eventual offer of employment.

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