Company Profile

ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI IDUAPRIEM LIMITED (A subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti Limited) operate the combine Teberebie and Iduapriem open-pits gold mines at Tarkwa in the Western Region of Ghana and has a workforce of over 1400, including contractors.

Job Description

ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI (IDUAPRIEM) LIMITED (Subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti limited) operates the combined Teberebie and Iduapriem open-pits gold mines at Tarkwa in the Western Region of Ghana and has a workforce of over 1400,including contractors. AngloGold Ashanti (Iduapriem) Ltd. is looking for a highly qualified and motivated person for the position of Manager - Industrial Relations.

Role Summary:

To coordinate the implementation of employee engagement and industrial relations programmes and initiatives that ensure effective and cordial relations with employees and their representatives.

Role Accountabilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive labour relations strategy that is aligned with the mines labour relations philosophy to drive sustainable business performance and improves union -management relationship.
• Facilitate negotiations between the company and Union on CAs reviews and salary negotiations.
• Audit company policies and procedures and CAs to ensure compliance with labour Act 2003 (Act 651) and other relevant legislations.
• Provide expert advice on labour issues to Senior Manager - HR and line managers to ensure compliance with the labour Act 2003 (Act 651), Collective Agreements and associated legislation.
• Evaluate and ensure application of best-fit approaches and methodologies to managing labour relations processes such as employee discipline, grievance, and poor performance management .
• Develop/devise effective programmes to enhance employee morale and involvement to enhance productivity .
• Identify and anticipate areas of potential conflicts and develop appropriate strategies to counteract undesirable trends and avoid production losses resulting from employee action, labour disputes, and legal action.
• Represent the company in the event of legal action and labour commission enquiries relating to employees;
• Provide strategic support to Senior Manager - HR for effective and efficient running of the HR Administration unit.

Required Skills or Experience

• Degree in Social Sciences, General Business (Majoring in Human Resource), Industrial Psychology, Labour Relations or Law Degree
• A minimum of eight (8) years' working at a senior level with a proven track record in Industrial Relations practices within the Mining or Extractive Industry.
• Professional certification in Human Resources.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office standard software applications and HR/Payroll software packages (SAP (HCM Module) and other HRIS.
• Knowledge of conflict resolution mechanism.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and take decisions in a manner consistent with established Company policy and Labour and Employment Laws.
• Excellent understanding and interpretation of the Labour Act 2003, (Act 651) and other labour Legislations and practices.