HR Officer(Koforidua)

Responsibilities:

 Recruitment and onboarding

• In collaboration with the General Manager (People and Operations) follow a recruitment plan for operators based on the production needs of the business
• Advertise job descriptions to attract candidates in line with workforce recruitment needs, keeping an active pipeline database updated at all times
• Conduct first interviews assessing candidates’ aptitude for specific job descriptions
• Recommend candidates for job best fit and communicate recruitment results to candidates
• Clearly communicate expectations of each role in terms of performance, efficiency and behaviors
• With the support of the General Manager (People and Operations) conduct new employee induction procedures, including completing all required paperwork and reviewing Maagrace policies and Code of Conduct

 Employee communication and needs assessment

• Play a leadership role in establishing a positive, dynamic, and results-oriented culture at Maagrace
• Maintain open and constructive communication with all workers
• Continuously assess workers’ wellbeing and grievance via rigorous internal mechanisms and address their feedback in a timely manner in line with executive decisions

 Employee training, wellbeing and empowerment

• Assess training needs and work with the Senior Operations Manager and the Senior Production Manager to plan and implement trainings, including soft skill trainings
• With the support of the Compliance team, design and conduct training sessions on health and safety and workers’ rights including anti-harassment, abuse and discrimination etc.
• With external trainers, support the implementation of empowerment programs for workers such as health education and leadership trainings

Compensation and benefits administration

• Support the Senior Operations Manager to administer compensation and benefits to all workers with rigorous tracking and in a timely manner
• Prepare employees’ payslips and make sure they understand it fully.

Employment and compliance

• Update and implement Maagrace policies in line with the local law and international requirements
• Ensure systematic enforcement of policies at all times and conduct refresher trainings based on observations
• Escalate any issue identified in enforcement to the General Manager (People and Operations) and discuss solutions
• Support the Workers Committee in workers needs assessment, discussions, meetings and communication and foster ongoing Social Dialogue

Immigration

• Support the General Manager (People and Operations) in complying with Freezone and immigration requirements by completing on time paperwork and updating the internal tracking system

Qualifications & Attributes

• Degree in Human Resources or a related field
• At least 3 years’ experience in Human Resources management ideally in a factory/ industrial context
• In-depth knowledge of Ghana labor law and HR best practices
• People oriented and results driven with a strong interest in training
• Demonstrable experience with human resources metrics and HR systems
• Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills
• Willingness to live and work in Koforidua
• Evidence of the following characteristics: humble, self-aware, resilient, adaptable, poised, proactive, persistent, resourceful, able to work under pressure and respect deadlines, strong at building relationships and resolving problems, a team player who is fun to work with, and full of integrity

Please send a resume and a specific cover letter for the position to info@maagrace.com with the subject line “MGIL HR Off 2023”

Only completed applications with accurate reference will be considered and only the most qualified candidates shortlisted for interview

We are an equal opportunity employer, both women and men are highly encouraged to apply.