Company Profile

Asanko Gold Ghana Ltd. (“AGGL”) is a joint venture between Galiano Gold Inc. and Gold Fields. The primary asset is the Multi-Pit Asanko Gold Mine complex, located in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Galiano Gold Inc. are the managers and operators of the Asanko Gold Mine.

Job Description

• Lead the development, review and management of employee handbook, employment contracts template and related policies and documents.
• Act as the first point of contact for Organizational Capability Department, regarding employee compliance issues.
• Lead investigations on employee grievances and complaints and manage the outcomes in line with company policy.
• Investigate and resolve all employee relation issues in a timely and effective manner to prevent it degenerate into a major issue.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of employee relation programs and provide feedback improvement.
• Assist with the implementation of the company’s equality, diversity, and inclusion initiative. 
• Compliance
• Assist in the dissemination and education of company policies and procedures to ensure compliance by all employees.
• Collaborate with Asanko business partners to address employee issues and grievances promptly.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions for both Asanko and its business partners.
• Assist in development and delivery of compliance-related training to educate employees and business partners on legal requirements and best practices.
• Perform any other duty as assigned by the supervisor in accordance with Asanko policies.

Required Skills or Experience

• Relevant degree in the humanities from a recognized tertiary institution;
• Must have minimum of five (5) years’ post qualification experience in employee relations or similar role from the mining or related industry;
• Any recognized HR professional certification will be an added advantage;
• Strong computer literacy skills – MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook); 
• Skills
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills;
• Critical thinking and the ability to solve problems;
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Diligent with great attention to detail;
• Good knowledge of Ghanaian employment laws.
• Strong problem-solving ability.