Recruiter, Ghana

Recruiter, Ghana

Location:

Tema, Greater Accra (GH-AA), GH, GT000

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Recruiter to join our HR team and play a key role in leading end to end recruitment for Ghana and Nigeria. Based in Ghana, this is a key role in supporting both immediate hiring needs and support strategic initiatives in support of long‑term talent strategies. You will partner closely with hiring managers and HR leadership to attract, select high‑quality talent. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, contribute to employer branding initiatives aligned with current and future business needs.

Key Responsibilities include

Collaborate with managers to define staffing needs, role requirements, and selection criteria Manage end‑to‑end recruitment: sourcing, screening, interviewing, assessments, references, and offers Build talent pipelines and nurture passive candidates for future needs Lead employer branding and represent the organisation at job fairs and recruitment events Develop and maintain accurate job descriptions and structured interview tools Maintain accurate recruitment records in ATS and HR systems (including SuccessFactors) Ensure a positive, professional, and transparent candidate experience, acting as 'brand ambassador' throughout the hiring process

About You

Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Economics, or a related field Minium 2 years' in-house experience in a Talent Acquisition function, ideally in an international environment Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices and talent development Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills Proactive, resilient, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced setting Advanced level of English; strong MS Office skills Certification in talent assessments is an advantage Ability to manage multiple vacancies and stakeholders simultaneously. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working in fast‑paced environments.