Lighton Mbewe MBA, BBA

Experience

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  Marie Stopes International

  Sept 2013 - Jun 2014

  HR Management Trainee/Officer

  • Maintain Human Resources records• Maintain and Reporting Human Resources metrics• Staffing (Recruitment, selection, induction and confirmation)• Social Security and risk management• Administer staff medical scheme• Handles industrial Relations/ Employee relations issues• Assist the HR Manager in Managing the VIP Sage Payroll and HR Systems

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  Airtel Malawi Limited

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2017

  Planning, management and implementation of general HR operations across the organization as well as applying trend analysis and continuous improvement methodologies to monitor overall efficiency of HR Operations work flow policies to ensure timely resolution and root cause analysis of all issues.Key Accountabilities• Planning, management and implementation of HR operations/Shared services. • Applying trend analysis and operational continuous improvement methodologies• HR Operations work flow and policies implementation• Ensure timely resolution and root cause analysis of all issues.• HR Information Management and Reporting for Management decision• HR Budget Management and Control • Payroll Management Show less

  • HR Business Partner

    Feb 2016 - Aug 2017

  • Acting Rewards and Perfomance Manager

    Jul 2016 - Sept 2016

  • HR Operations and Analysis Senior Officer

    Jul 2014 - Feb 2016
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  Toyota Malawi

  Aug 2017 - Jan 2018

  Human Resources Officer (HR Generalist)

  Key Responsibility Areas:• Responsible for managing Performance management process.• Payroll management• Organizational and workplace health check• Enforcement compliance with labour laws and regulations in line • With existing country legislation and shareholder guidelines• Management of Toyota Malawi ’s sub-contractors.• Implementation of Staff Development initiatives• Employee Engagement

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  JTI (Japan Tobacco International)

  Jan 2018 - Apr 2021

  HR Business Partner - Talent Development & Employee Engagement

  A. Training and Development• Facilitate Talent development processes across all functions• Provide relevant and comprehensive training and development solutions • Evaluate effectiveness of training interventions• Continuously improve quality and effectiveness of development programs• Prepare and manage the implementation of annul training plan• Coordinate enrolment of participants into all courses • Plan, agree and implement appropriate pre and post training activities • Report to key stakeholders on training and development implementation • Capturing and storing of all training recordsB. Performance Management• Plan and implement organization annual performance calendar • Management of Performance Assessment systems and tools • Train all staff on the usage of the Performance management systems• Auditing of individual business goals captured in the system to• Consolidation of all individual performance ratings• Guide managers in the management of staff under PIP • Ensure Performance Management policy is updated and followed Show less

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  Britam Insurance

  Apr 2021 - Aug 2021

  Country Human Resources Manager

  The Country HR Manager is responsible for Panning, directing and coordinating human resource management activities for the country business. Specific duties and responsibilities among others include but not limited:1. Plans, directs, supervises, and interprets human resources policies and procedures for the respective country business2. Implements staff training programmes for country in accordance with the defined guidelines3. Administers staff benefit schemes including Group Medical, Group Pension and Group Life Insurance4. Ingrain the performance management culture in the country businesses by embedding the balanced scorecard.5. Manages employee welfare issues in the country6. Develops and implements effective retention plans for key resources7. Conducts exit interviews to identify reasons for employee separation from the company.8. Plans and conducts new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives9. Enhancing the right culture and creating ownership of the organisation’s values, vision and mission and driving change in line with business goals10. Ensures the maintenance of up-to-date personnel records and statistics.11. Prepares monthly and board reports Show less

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  Helios Towers

  Sept 2021 - now

  Head Of People, Organisation & Development

  The Head of HR is an integral part of the Helios Towers Malawi Executive team with joint responsibility for creating a strategic HR function by developing the strategies, policies, procedures, and actions plans to build high performing teams and key capabilities to drive the organizational performance. He is responsible for building & overseeing the HR team while working closely with the Group HR Department to embed Helios Towers’ values of integrity, Partnership and Excellence into all aspects of the HR function in accordance with the objectives of the Group’s Sustainable Business Strategy.Key Deliverables:• Strategic Alignment: Implement strategic HR processes, aligning workforce planning, talent management, training, performance, and compensation strategies with the Group's sustainable business goals.• Effective Communication: Facilitate transparent communication through internal tools, ensuring effective interaction between management and employees.• Organizational Development: Identify needs, drive interventions for skill enhancement, and foster performance aligned with business objectives.• Operational Efficiency: Lead process reviews to optimize efficiency, reduce HR Opex, and align with business optimization strategies.• Talent Development: Identify high-potential individuals, lead succession planning, and implement talent programs for competency enhancement and leadership development.• Leadership Excellence: Cultivate a high-performing leadership team with strong HR operational understanding and commitment to people development.• Compliance and Culture: Ensure legal compliance, develop people policies, and drive culture change initiatives that engage employees and strengthen the organization's brand. Show less