Temporary Position – Human Resource

NICO Life Insurance Company Limited

VACANCIES

TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

NICO Life Insurance Company Limited (NICO Life), a leading provider of innovative life insurance solutions, is an equal opportunity employer and diversity is an integral part of our Business, History, Culture, and Identity. Inclusion is the way we treat and perceive all differences, and all forms of diversity are seen as real value for the Company.

NICO Life has vacancies for two temporary employment positions in the departments of Human Resources and Customer Experience, tenable at their Head Office in Blantyre. The successful candidates will be expected to work professionally and maintain the organization culture, adapt to new tasks, and learn from more senior colleagues to gain hands-on experience.

Human Resource

Key Responsibilities:

The incumbent’s key areas of responsibility shall, amongst others, include:

Employee Records and Data Management

  • Compile, update, and maintain accurate employee records, including personal information, hiring details, and leave records.

Recruitment and Onboarding

  • Assist with posting job openings and processing applications.
  • Schedule interviews and assist with background checks.
  • Organize and coordinate new employee orientation and training sessions.

Payroll and Benefits Administration

  • Support the payroll process by verifying work hours and assisting with payment distribution.
  • Help with the administration of employee benefits programs.

Employee Communication and Support

  • Serve as a point of contact for employees, answering questions and providing information on HR policies, procedures, and benefits.
  • Address and resolve employee inquiries and complaints.

Administrative Tasks

  • Handle administrative and clerical tasks, such as processing payments and managing the HR inbox.
  • Prepare HR documents, reports, and presentations.
  • Maintain schedules and coordinate meetings for the HR department.
  • Sourcing and compiling quotations for submission to the supervisor
  • Handling of staff requisitions

Compliance and Record Keeping

  • Ensure compliance with employment and labour laws.
  • Prepare and store HR paperwork and documents.
  • Conduct data entry and audits for HR records.

Required Skills, Competencies, and Abilities:

  1. Ability to manage a varied workload, prioritize tasks, and maintain a structured filing system.
  2. Accurate handling of sensitive information, data entry, and record-keeping.
  3. The capacity to resolve issues and find solutions for both administrative and employee-related concerns.
  4. Good Ms Office skills (Word, Excel, and Power Point).

Qualifications and Experience

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration from a reputable and recognized university.
  2. 2+ years’ experience in a similar role.

Those interested should send their applications together with comprehensive curriculum vitae and at least three traceable referees to:

Head of Human Resources – Insurance Sector
NICO Life Insurance Company Limited
P.O. BOX 3044
BLANTYRE
Or email: vacancies@nico-life.com

Closing date for receiving applications is Wednesday 3rd September 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.