Company Profile

The Volta Lake Transport Company (VLTC), whose mission is to promote viable, safe and efficient lake transport services to link the northern and the southern sectors of Ghana for the socio-economic development of the country and to facilitate both internal trade and sub-regional trade with landlocked neighbouring countries
 

Job Description

Provide human resource management services to VLTC to support the achievement of the overall goals of the company.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Develop policies, systems and processes to facilitate HR functions of VLTC
• Co-ordinate HR planning services/advice in VLTC to ensure the availability of the right calibre of staff at all times to meet the business needs of VLTC
• Provide systems and co-ordinate recruitment and placement services in VLTC
• Develop plans and co-ordinate the effective maintenance of computerized and manual records
• Co-ordinate and administer compensation and benefits of staff in VLTC
• Maintain constant liaison with staff groups and monitor industrial relations issues and provide solutions where possible for the needed intervention to be provided
• Direct and co-ordinate staff training programmes and monitor effective implementation of same
• Develop and co-ordinate Employee Performance Management System in VLTC to promote overall productivity
• Direct and co-ordinate the preparation of HR Business/Functional Plan and Budget and periodic Reports on HR activities as input into VLTC's main Programme Monitoring & Evaluation and other Reports.

Required Skills or Experience

• A University degree in Social Sciences or Administration
• A minimum of 12 years relevant post qualification experience, 5 years of which should have been in managerial position
• Have an in-depth knowledge of the Labour Act 2003 (Act 651) and other relevant legislations
• Experience in successful handling of labour issues
• Knowledge and experience in employee development especially in apprenticeship training will be an added advantage.

In Addition, the Candidate must

• Have demonstrated ability to provide leadership and guidance to staff
• Be a team player, a good negotiator, with demonstrated ability to motivate staff and encourage participation in decision-making process.
• Have a strong analytical, supervisory, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be energetic, proactive, dedicated, performance-driven and capable of working under stress