GREGORY MWELWA
Human Resource Generalist
Summary
Enthusiastic Human Resource Practitioner eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Labour Laws and Human Resource Management with over 9 years of successful experience in providing timely and up to date Human Resource advice and labour relations.
Strengths in Performance management, Absence Management, recruitment and pay administration backed by training in Degree in Human Management
Seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, development and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
10
10
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Officer
Ministry of Local Government ( Nchelenge Town Council)
Nchelenge, Luapula
10.2019 - Current
- Establish workflow processes, monitor daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Coach employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Oversee office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Standardize office structures and processes to promote collaboration and increased performance.
- Schedule appointments and meetings, organize materials and prepare rooms.
- Maintain protocol throughout routine work days and special events.
- Create and update physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
- Deliver top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.
- Produce highly accurate internal and external letters and memoranda.
- Plan and execute events for employees and clients, including managing logistics and budgeting
- Interpret management directives to define and document administrative staff processes.
Human Resources Officer
Ministry of Local Government ( Luanshya Municipal Council)
Luanshya, Copperbelt
02.2013 - 10.2019
- Coordinated employee placements and administration.
- Educated management on successful policy implementation and enforcement actions to prevent employee legal entanglements.
- Promoted employee buy-in of organizational objectives by conducting orientations of new team members and regular in house meetings for established employees.
- Provided guidance on policies and procedures to harmonize responses, provide appropriate investigation actions and reach resolution of grievances.
- Worked with Chief Officers to achieve compliance with organisational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Coordinated ongoing technical training and personal development for staff members.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies as needed and promote compliance.
- Strengthened section efficiencies and traceability by developing organisational filing systems for confidential employee records and reports.
- Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks.
- Reduced workers' compensation claims by instituting corporate safety training program.
- Reduced process lags by accurately managing confidential records for staff members.
- Managed HR functions while maintaining employee discretion and practicing high level of confidentiality.
- Coordinated benefit programs and maintained updated, complete and accurate records with benefit providers.
- Conducted employee relations activities and attended meetings with management and employee to resolve human resource issues.
- Maintained current and relevant knowledge of employment issues and laws relating to HR and Condition of Service.
- Reviewed staff training needs and issued proposals to meet identified needs of re-profiling and development.
- Gave HR support to the staff based at Ministry and Local Government Service Commission offices as and when required.
- Prepared all documentation, staff IDs and business cards required for new employees.
- Planed and participated in employee orientation.
- Assisted to maintain HR records through a documented filing system based on “easy to retrieve” principle.
- Assisted employees with any benefit claim issues.
- Updated, and reconciled all staff records/bills for Medical insurance, and Workmen’s compensation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
National Institute of Public Administration
Lusaka 06.2017 - 10.2020
No Degree - Diploma in Human Resource Management
National Institute of Public Administration
Lusaka 07.2009 - 10.2011
Associate of Arts - Computer Appreciation
Evelyn Hone College
Lusaka 01.2009 - 06.2009
High School Diploma -
Kabulonga School For Boys
Lusaka 01.2005 - 11.2008
Skills
Documentation and control
Policy and procedure modification
Database coordination
New employee orientations
Administrative management
Relationship building/Team Work
Contract negotiations and Conflict Management
Staff Management and Decision Making
Knowledge of Labour laws
Good understanding of Human Resources Management (HRM)
Awareness and sensitivity regarding Human resources records
Conflict Management
Time Management
Human resources team leadership
Human resource policies
Human resources development
Recruitment / Human Resources
Human Resource Management Systems
Human resources procedures
Accomplishments
- Facilitated training for twenty supervisors on Performance Management
- Reviewed and implemented induction of twenty new employees
- Identified and managed a review of hundred and fifty casual workers, which included an evaluation of section structure, job roles, functions and systems.
- Collaborated with IT Section to develop database of six hundred employees that easily integrates with Human Resource information System
- Lead in Interpretation of Labour Laws in line with Conditions of Service and Collective agreements of 2018.
- Initiated revision of outdated employee Training Policy and developed one that promote career development
Affiliations
Full Member -Zambia Institute Of Human Resource Management
Affiliate of Local Government Administrators of Zambia
Certification
Licensed [Human Resource Practitioner]] - [2021]]
Timeline
Licensed [Human Resource Practitioner]] - [2021]]
01-2021
Administrative Officer
Ministry of Local Government ( Nchelenge Town Council)
10.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
National Institute of Public Administration
06.2017 - 10.2020
Human Resources Officer
Ministry of Local Government ( Luanshya Municipal Council)
02.2013 - 10.2019
No Degree - Diploma in Human Resource Management
National Institute of Public Administration
07.2009 - 10.2011
Associate of Arts - Computer Appreciation
Evelyn Hone College
01.2009 - 06.2009
High School Diploma -
Kabulonga School For Boys
01.2005 - 11.2008