Human Resources Business Partner Ghana

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Develops the work plan of the HR department, aligning it with the overall business plan.
  • Ensures that all employees are provided equal opportunity, fair and consistent application of policy, regardless of nationality or citizenship.
  • Responsible for management of all worker groups including unions, worker representatives & collective bargaining bodies.
  • Responsible for maintaining key contacts with employer associations & labour ministry officials.
  • Recommends solutions and advises management on significant employee relations matters.
  • Manages the administration of the compensation system and methodology, ensuring consistent practices.
  • Approves general administrative documents and other related matters.
  • Acts as a key liaison with the community, as it may relate to the company overall or to some aspects of the human resources function.
  • Keeps fully informed of changes in labor or employment law matters.
  • Researches human resources issues, seeks out comparative data, utilizing survey instruments or other applicable vehicles for such research and analysis.

Who we are looking for

  • A Candidate who is Fluent in English.
  • The position requires a professional standard of knowledge to lead teams through functional/general expertise in the HR and associated functions.
  • Minimum degree from a recognised university.
  • Substantial experience in general human resources management or related work, with an emphasis in organizational design and planning, employment, labour law, employee relations, compensation, and benefits.
  • Proven managerial experience, preferably in the private sector.
  • Must be thoroughly familiar with local labour and employment law and practices.
  • Thorough understanding of investigative methods and principles.
  • Complete and thorough understanding of international management standards and principles.
  • Thoroughly knowledgeable in various international human resources standards in the areas of compensation, employee relations, general benefits, employment and staffing practices, and organizational development.
  • Demonstrated management skills.
  • Must be able to work effectively with all levels of the organization, including top, middle and supervisory levels of management.
  • Effective interpersonal and negotiation skills.
  • Collaborative work style, fostering cooperation and teamwork to achieve results.
  • Able to exercise discretion and good judgment, with an ability to understand the effect of decisions overall in the company.
  • Able to handle confidential company and employee information with complete discretion.
  • Strong analytical skills, including the ability to extract, compile and analyse data.
  • Advanced verbal and written communications skills in English.
  • Strong and Proven Blue Collar management experience would be a plus.