Job Description

Our client a manufacturing company is looking to hire an HR MANAGER to help manage its operations in Ghana.

ROLE PROFILE

The successful applicant will be responsible in providing support to managers and supervisors in the day-to-day administration of human resource policies and programs in a Unit.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Industrial Relations

• Visits to factory floor regularly, interact with workers with the view to knowing their problems, be proactive and resolve issues that could lead to down tool by workers.
• Provides support for the review of CBAs by carrying out benefit surveys and participating in negotiations.
• Interprets HR policies and labor legislation to factory managers and supervisors.

Personnel Administration

• Manages staff leave, prepares annual leave plan, Monitors and enforce implementation of leave plan
• Staff file management, ensure completion, correctness and regular update.
• Prepares monthly human resources report
• Processes applications for loans, salary advances, and other benefits endorsed by supervisor and approved by factory manager.
• Prepares inputs for the monthly payroll.
• Vets pay vouchers prepared by the outsource agencies.

Organization & Jobs Structure

• Liaises with managers and supervisors and prepares job descriptions for newly created jobs and updates organization charts and existing job descriptions.

Performance Appraisal

• Ensures staff appraisal are done for all staff members.
• Provides support to managers and supervisors in the completion of performance assessment forms.
• Gives input in the computation and communication of annual merit increases to employees.

Recruitment & Selection

• Maintains data bank of unsolicited applications from job applicants and keep track of candidates interviewed
• Sources CVs, shortlists applicants, and coordinates interview, selection and placement as required
• Liaises without sourced contractors for replacement or filling new vacancy as required.
• Prepares schedule and coordinates the orientation of newly engaged employees.
• Maintains and monitors staffing levels developed for the factory to ensure strict compliance.

Training & Development

• Liaises with managers and supervisors on the regular identification of training needs of employees.
• Prepares yearly training plans for GMP, Fire drill and Safety committee meeting sessions
• Organizes programmes to facilitate staff development.
• Organizes induction program for all categories of staff

Health & Safety

• Undertakes regular audit of the factory to ensure that health and safety standards and regulations are adhered to.
• Maintains record of all accidents and conducts investigations into accidents and submits reports on causes and preventive measures to factory management and Head of HR.  
• Responsibility for general cleanliness & housekeeping of the factory and surrounding areas.                    

 Departmental Relations:

• Maintains contact with heads of units in the factory, Head of HR, and Corporate Office Accounts Department.

External Relations:

• Maintains contact with employment agencies, Labour union, training service providers and security agencies.
• Any other duties as required   

Required Skills or Experience

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources
• 8-10years in Manufacturing sector and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems environ

REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
• Displays attention to detail
• Good organizational skills
• Dealing discreetly with confidential information