HR Officer – Talent Acquisition at KoBold Metals

Chililabombwe, Copperbelt, Zambia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Mining, Natural ResourcesIndustries

Requirements

  • Experience recruiting for technical or statutory roles in mining, construction, or heavy industry
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to handle multiple roles at once
  • Excellent communicator, able to interact confidently with candidates and colleagues
  • Curious and eager to learn about the mining industry and KoBold’s unique approach

Responsibilities

  • Source candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, universities, and host community channels
  • Support the development of sourcing strategies to attract niche technical and statutory talent
  • Translate job specifications into targeted sourcing campaigns that bring in qualified candidates
  • Share KoBold’s value proposition clearly with candidates to generate strong interest
  • Manage day-to-day recruitment tasks including job postings, shortlisting, interview scheduling, and candidate communication
  • Ensure candidates have a professional and engaging experience throughout the hiring process
  • Work with hiring managers and senior recruiters to prioritise multiple recruitment campaigns
  • Support coordination of interview loops and documentation of decisions
  • Support compliance with the Employment Code Act of Zambia, MSD statutory appointment rules, and host community obligations
  • Maintain up-to-date recruitment trackers and ensure candidate data is recorded accurately
  • Assist with recruitment reporting by providing accurate data to HR leadership and project managers
  • Collaborate with the global team to adhere to and continuously evolve KoBold’s global recruitment processes and reporting standards
  • Learn about technical functions and statutory roles to better understand recruitment requirements
  • Partner with HR colleagues to share market insights and recruitment progress
  • Liaise with candidates, contractors, and community representatives in a professional and timely manner
  • Contribute ideas to improve recruiting processes and support broader HR initiatives

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

LinkedIn RecruitingTalent SourcingCandidate EngagementRecruitmentHR ComplianceZambian Labour LawsMSD Regulations

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the HR Officer – Talent Acquisition role?

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Is this HR Officer role remote or based in a specific location?

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What skills are required for the HR Officer – Talent Acquisition position?

The role requires curiosity about the business, creativity in sourcing candidates, proficiency in using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, universities, and host community channels, and knowledge of Zambian labour laws including the Employment Code Act of Zambia and MSD regulations.

What is the company culture like at KoBold Metals Zambia?

KoBold Metals Zambia is building a rapidly growing team of Zambian geologists, operators, and executives, emphasizing a Zambian-led approach while drawing on global expertise and technology.

What makes a strong candidate for this HR Officer role?

Strong candidates will demonstrate curiosity about the business, creativity in sourcing niche technical talent, experience managing full recruitment cycles, and familiarity with Zambian labour laws and compliance requirements.

KoBold Metals

AI-driven mineral exploration for clean energy

About KoBold Metals

KoBold Metals focuses on discovering new deposits of essential minerals like lithium, cobalt, copper, and nickel, which are crucial for clean energy technologies. The company employs artificial intelligence to enhance the mineral exploration process, making it more efficient and predictable. Their proprietary AI tool utilizes a concept known as Efficacy of Information (EOI) to guide data collection during exploration, helping to reduce uncertainty. KoBold invests over $60 million annually in more than 60 projects across three continents, leading extensive research and development efforts in the field. Unlike traditional exploration methods, KoBold aggregates comprehensive data about the Earth's crust's physics and chemistry, allowing for a more scientific approach to mineral discovery. The company's goal is to locate and sell mineral deposits to clean energy companies, providing them with the necessary resources while maintaining a competitive advantage in the market.

Berkeley, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$909MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Energy, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Increased competition from Chinese producers may impact market share.
Aggressive expansion in Zambia exposes KoBold to geopolitical risks.
Reliance on AI technology could face challenges from technological failures.

Differentiation

KoBold Metals uses AI to discover lithium, cobalt, copper, and nickel deposits.
Their proprietary AI tool, Efficacy of Information, reduces exploration uncertainty.
KoBold aggregates comprehensive data on Earth's crust for precise mineral exploration.

Upsides

KoBold raised $537M, planning to convert projects into mining sites.
Partnerships with tech giants enhance AI capabilities in mineral exploration.
Growing demand for AI-driven tools aligns with sustainable mining practices.

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