Brighton Mwiinga
Kalumbila
Summary
An agile human resource management professional with strong business management acumen and industry experience spanning over 25 years in multinational corporations including First Quantum Minerals, Prudential Zambia, Barclays Bank Zambia Plc, Barclays Bank Mozambique, BP Zambia Plc and British Airways Plc amongst others. Twenty (20) years has been in middle and senior management roles in Human Resource Management as a Generalist and Specialist in Reward, Compensation & Benefits and Pensions Administration. Other areas covered extensively include HR Operations and HR Strategy, Organizational Development, HR Special Projects and Management Information & Analytics.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resource Manager(Head) - FQM Trident
First Quantum Minerals
10.2018 - Current
- This is a senior leadership role reporting in to the General Manager with a team Compliment of 23 managing Employee workforce in excess of 3500 Direct and Contractor Staff Averaging 3000
- Overseeing the Human Resource functions (people agenda) for three FQM entities in country i.e
- FQM Trident Ltd which manages the Sentinel Mine and Enterprise Nickel project, Trident Foundation Ltd & Trident Projects Ltd
- Accountable for structuring and implementation of the strategic people initiatives aligned to business strategy
- Formulation and delivery of HR policies and governance framework including periodic reviews
- Regular engagement of regulatory authorities and other key stakeholders to build strong relationships
- Provision of day to day business partnership and enablement of business strategic initiatives
- Managing the Reward and Benefits, Resourcing, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Industrial Relations as well as Performance Management processes
- Managing the external relationships & engagements of key stakeholders such as Ministry Labour, ZFE, Unions, OHSI, Pension Funds etc
- Managing Organisational Transformation, General Human Resource Consultancy
- Driving group wide people initiatives in country ensuring conformance to local laws and other factors
- Providing leadership, talent and development of the Human Resource team
Head of HR & Administration
Prudential Zambia Plc
05.2016 - 09.2018
- This was an Executive Leadership role reporting directly to the CEO Locally with Matrix to HR Director - Prudential Group Head Office and Africa Regional Office
- Overseeing the Human Resource and Administration functions for two business entities in country i.e
- The Life Assurance and the Pensions & Asset Management Companies
- Serving as Prudential Africa Regional Reward and Benefits Projects resource
- Responsible for delivery of reports to Main Board and RemCom (HR Committee) of the board
- Team leadership of the Human Resource and Administration function with staff Compliment of 11
- Formulation and delivery of HR policies and governance framework including periodic reviews
- Regular engagement of regulatory authorities and other key stakeholders to build strong relationships
- Managing the Property and Facilities Management, Records Management and Procurement units
- Provision of day to day business partnership and enablement of business strategic initiatives
- Managing the Reward and Benefits as well as Performance Management
- Managing the external relationships & engagements of key stakeholders such as Ministry Labour, ZFE and PIA
- Driving groupwide people initiatives in country ensuring conformance to local laws and other factors
- Chairmanship of the local Exco Meetings
Assistant Vice President - HR Business Partnering
Barclays Bank Zambia plc
08.2011 - 04.2016
- Reporting to HR Director with matrix line to Head of Pensions & Benefits (Barclays Africa);
- Served as the HR Generalist and Partner to Corporate and Investment Banking, Business Banking, Operations & Human Resource Functions
- Was Responsible for delivery of HR strategic initiatives e.g
- HR policies, talent management, performance management, organizational design, resourcing and succession planning
- Managed international assignments in close collaboration with the Regional International Mobility
- Worked closely with Regional Secretarial Team and Board Chairman in the due diligence process on appointment of Barclays Bank's Senior Leadership (Executive Directors) such as local and South Africa Central Bank (SARB) approvals
- Supported the Barclays Group Pensions division in the delivery of global pension's policy governance & strategy in-country
International Assignee - Special Project, HR Work Stream
Barclays Bank Mozambique
12.2014 - 05.2015
- On this short-term assignment (STA) to Barclays Bank Mozambique, I covered overall end to end HR Management for all Business Functions / Divisions
- Handled the HR work stream of the business recapitalization project that included organizational restructuring (Spans & Layers) i.e
- Organization design, planning and implementation of early retirement, voluntary separation and severance schemes
- Handled the migration / outsourcing process of the pensions administration to an external company
- I also provided an oversight of reward and benefits management reviews
- Supported the international mobility delivery both inbound and outbound in-conjunction with the International Mobility Team at regional Office
- Training of the resourcing and HR Business Partner teams through coaching and embedment of group policies and best practice
Acting HR Director
Barclays Bank Zambia plc
05.2013 - 09.2013
- Reporting directly to the Managing Director and Matrix to Regional Head of Human Resource, Southern Africa
- I was responsible for the Country's overall people and culture agenda, providing leadership to the 17 Man HR Team on all HR matters
- HR representation on both Executive Leadership Team (ELT) / Country Management Committee (CMC), Board and other senior leadership committees
- I provided direction on the execution of the strategic and tactical people plan as well as oversight on the Employee relations, Reward Management, Learning, Leadership and Talent Management, Special Projects and Resourcing
- HR Representation at HR Committee and Main Board
HR Manager - Business Strategy
Barclays Bank Zambia plc
07.2010 - 08.2011
- Reporting to the HR Director and matrix line to Barclays Africa - Head of Pensions / Pension Fund Board of Trustees;
- Worked with the Business and HR colleagues to assist business in the execution of business strategy as a strategic business partner from an HR perspective
- Actively drove the HR strategic planning and implementation of the people strategy work streams by having oversight and tracking of all HR key deliverables for closure
- I supported the office of HR Director through the coordination and compilation of Country Management Committee (CMC) weekly actions and other periodic and adhoc high level papers
- Planning and drafting functional HR presentations for both main board and HR Board subcommittee on a quarterly basis
- Handling all HR Communications by reviewing and structuring all internal and external correspondence
- Oversight of HR strategic deliverables and governance of the Pension Fund operations accountable to Board of Trustees and Barclays Group
HR Manager - Management Information (MI) & Pensions
Barclays Bank Zambia plc
09.2007 - 06.2010
- Reporting to the HR Operations Manager and Head of Pension Africa / BBZ Staff Pension Fund Board - Role involved;
- Responsibility for all HR systems, MI & Analytics and overall Pensions Administration Management;
- Managing the data integrity of the HR systems (SAP) and compilation of local and regional management information reports;
- Assisting business through detailed qualitative and quantitative data analysis, coordinating and informing the completion of annual budgets and plans;
- Creating easy to use focused management information to drive performance at all times by formulation of appropriate performance financial and non-financial analytical models such as HR Dashboards etc
- Overseeing HR deliverables and general governance on the Pension Fund Board and its sub committees
HR Transactions, Payroll & Benefits Manager
BP Zambia Plc
06.2002 - 09.2007
- Reporting to the Head of HR
- Role involved;
- Managing the end to end HR Transactions or Operations space;
- Overseeing the reward, compensation and benefits management in-country;
- Providing consultancy on matters relating to payroll and HR policies to the business and employees in general
- Assisting in the other HR aspects such as Recruitment, Employee Relations, Ad hoc HR data analysis for various projects for reporting and decision-making purposes;
- Managing the Staff Scheme Loans with the banks for vehicle financing, mortgage and personal loans by providing Credit /Risk Assessments
- Country administration of the Global Staff & Executive Share Schemes in conjunction with the group plan administrators;
- Managing relations with service providers and third parties
- Financial budgeting and oversight of control of manpower costs;
- Providing support and handling internal and external audits as well as international assignees benefits & financial affairs locally
Assistant Accountant
British Airways Plc (Zambia)
08.2001 - 05.2002
- Reporting to country Finance Manager; Managing all Accounts Receivables & Payables, General Ledger and Reporting
Accountant
MARS International (Zambia) ltd
04.2000 - 08.2001
- Reporting to the Regional Finance & Administration Manager, Zambia & Malawi; Role involved end to end Financial, Management Accounting with responsibility of treasury management as well as Debtors / Creditor management and Systems management in-country
Internal Night Auditor
Taj Pamodzi Hotel Plc
04.1998 - 04.2000
- The role involved Business analysis, Income Auditing and general financial monitoring and control of all Points of Sales
- It also involved managing a team of 15 members Cashiers / income checkers sitting in the front and back office and other point of sales (health club, laundry, restaurants and Bars)
Education
Bachelor of Arts Business Studies - Human Resource
Greenwich University
01.2016
Post Graduate Diploma - Human Capital Management
ZIHRM
01.2015
Master of Business Administration - International
Edith Cowan University
01.2009
ACCA Professional - Part qualified
ACCA
01.2006
Higher Diploma - Accountancy
Evelyn Hone College
Zambia01.1997
National Accounting Technician Diploma -
ZICA
Zambia01.1996
O' Levels School Certificate -
The Kamwala Secondary School
Lusaka01.1993
Skills
- Recruitment
- Interviewing
- Pre-employment screening
- Talent management
- Compensation administration
- Relationship building
- Project management
- Stakeholder relations
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Strategic thinking
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Complex Problem-solving
- Change management
Certification
- Domestic Arbitration (CIArb)
- Strategic HR Business Partnering(HCI)
- Strategic Manpower Planning(HCI)
- Organizational Design
- Pensions Governance
- Financial Modelling in Excel
- Performance Consultancy
- Basic Project Management
Affiliations
- Fellow of Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management (FZIHRM)
- Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/26/75
- Marital Status: Married
Hobbies and Interests
- Listening to music
- Playing Lawn Tennis
- Football
- Reading
- Going to the gym
References
Available on Request.
Companyaddress
C/o First Quantum Minerals - Kalumbila, Human Resource Dept., P.O Box 230022, Ndola
Timeline
Human Resource Manager(Head) - FQM Trident
First Quantum Minerals
10.2018 - Current
Head of HR & Administration
Prudential Zambia Plc
05.2016 - 09.2018
International Assignee - Special Project, HR Work Stream
Barclays Bank Mozambique
12.2014 - 05.2015
Acting HR Director
Barclays Bank Zambia plc
05.2013 - 09.2013
Assistant Vice President - HR Business Partnering
Barclays Bank Zambia plc
08.2011 - 04.2016
HR Manager - Business Strategy
Barclays Bank Zambia plc
07.2010 - 08.2011
HR Manager - Management Information (MI) & Pensions
Barclays Bank Zambia plc
09.2007 - 06.2010
HR Transactions, Payroll & Benefits Manager
BP Zambia Plc
06.2002 - 09.2007
Assistant Accountant
British Airways Plc (Zambia)
08.2001 - 05.2002
Accountant
MARS International (Zambia) ltd
04.2000 - 08.2001
Internal Night Auditor
Taj Pamodzi Hotel Plc
04.1998 - 04.2000
Bachelor of Arts Business Studies - Human Resource
Greenwich University
Post Graduate Diploma - Human Capital Management
ZIHRM
Master of Business Administration - International
Edith Cowan University
ACCA Professional - Part qualified
ACCA
Higher Diploma - Accountancy
Evelyn Hone College
National Accounting Technician Diploma -
ZICA
O' Levels School Certificate -
The Kamwala Secondary School
- Domestic Arbitration (CIArb)
- Strategic HR Business Partnering(HCI)
- Strategic Manpower Planning(HCI)
- Organizational Design
- Pensions Governance
- Financial Modelling in Excel
- Performance Consultancy
- Basic Project Management
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