Senior Specialist – Talent Acquisition & Management at Barrick Mining Corporation

VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT: SENIOR SPECIALIST – TALENT ACQUISITION & MANAGEMENTLumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit highly motivated and committed individuals for the position of Senior Specialist – Talent Acquisition & Management to join the versatile Human Resources department. We are in search of individuals who can champion Barrick’s DNA by:
• Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
• Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
• Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
• Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
• Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
• Committing to Zero Harm
• Cultivating strong and meaningful PartnershipsReporting to Coordinator – Talent Acquisition & Management, the Senior Specialist – Talent Acquisition & Management will be responsible for supporting the attraction, recruitment, and retention of critical talent across LMC departments. Working closely with Hiring Managers, this role delivers end-to-end recruitment solutions while supporting performance management, internal mobility, and workforce planning initiatives aligned with business priorities and safety culture.

• Full Grade 12 certificate
• Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in recruitment preferably within mining or heavy industry.
• Proven experience managing high-volume operational recruitment.
• Strong understanding of performance management and succession planning.
• Experience using HRIS systems and reporting tools.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• High commitment to safety, ethical HR practices, and diversity & inclusion.
• Must have good understanding and able to interpret the Zambian Labour Laws.
• Must be a certified member of the Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management.What We Can Offer You:
• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits
• The ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organisation.Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management.Barrick offers employment opportunities to both qualified women and men.Women who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment for operational, technical, and support roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements, workforce plans, and sourcing strategies.
• Screen CVs, conduct initial interviews, coordinate assessments, and support selection decisions.
• Manage job advertisements, candidate tracking, interview scheduling, offers, and pre-employment checks.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines through local sourcing, community partnerships, and direct attraction strategies.
• Ensure recruitment processes comply with labour legislation, company policies, and diversity & inclusion commitments.
• Support the performance management cycle including Output setting, mid-year reviews, and annual performance reviews.
• Maintain accurate records of employee roles, performance documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate onboarding and induction activities for new employees.
• Assist with succession planning, workforce planning, and role competency mapping.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, communication programs, and retention strategies.
• Maintain accurate update to date recruitment and talent data within HRIS and recruitment tracking systems.
• Prepare dashboards and reports on time-to-hire, turnover, workforce movements, and performance cycles.
• Analyze workforce and recruitment data to identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the review and improvement of HR procedures, SOPs, and policies.
• Build effective working relationships with line managers across site.
• Support local employment and community recruitment initiatives to strengthen workforce sustainability.
• Promote organizational values, safety culture, and positive employee relations across operations.