Company Profile

Cardinal Namdini Mining Ltd. (CNML) is a subsidiary of Shandong Gold Mining Co. Ltd., which is duly listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKSE). CNML is developing its’ primary asset located in the Upper East Region of Ghana with a strategic vision to build a world-leading, highly valuable and responsible world-class gold mining enterprise.

Job Description

• Location: Namdini Gold Mine Site, Bolgatanga
• Unit: Human Resource
• Department: Human Resources & Media
• Job reports to: Manager – Human Resources & Media
• Direct Reports: Senior HR Supervisor, Senior Supervisor - Training & Development, Senior HRIS & Performance Management, Industrial Relations Coordinator

Job Purpose
To support the Departmental Head in the effective leadership, oversight, and execution of all strategic programmes, plans, projects, and initiatives within the HR & Media Department, ensuring alignment with the Company’s current and future human capital requirements, in accordance with established policies, standards, statutory obligations, and industry best practices.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the Manager in developing staffing/manning plans & requirements across all departments and providing workable interventions to address any challenges in that regard. This includes assisting in implementing the Company's hiring/recruitment/ talent acquisition plans, engagement and separation activities to ensure the ready availability of labour, such as job description drafting, interviews, aptitude tests, and all related issues.
• Support the Manager in aligning the rewards, incentives, remuneration/ compensation and/or benefits system to be competitive and supportive of the company strategy and organisational culture.
• Actively support the development and implementation of the employee performance management/Key Performance Indicator (KPI) processes to ensure optimum performance, productivity and growth.
• Ensure effective engagements with internal and external stakeholders for the smooth running of or implementation of HR programmes.
• Lead in generating the requisite reports, dashboards & analytics to guide management's decision making and fulfil statutory obligations. This includes periodic and ad-hoc reports in line with deadlines.
• Manage the general HR administration issues, HR payroll processing and employee support systems in a timely and effective manner.
• Provide active support and initiatives regarding employee relations and ensure harmonious industrial relations to promote sustainable production and growth.
• Support the training function to ensure the development of a multi-skilled and capable workforce to meet the current and future skills needs of the Company.
• Support the training function to establish and implement career/ employee development programmes, activities and initiatives and assist in succession planning and talent management programmes for the Mine.
• Develop the requisite templates, standards, guidelines and procedures within the area of domain to ensure the Company follows the best standards.
• Perform any other related duties based on the exigencies of the Company as assigned by the Supervisor.

Required Skills or Experience

Minimum qualification (s)

• Degree in Human Resource, Business Administration, Social Sciences or relevant discipline.
• Recognised professional HR certification.
• A member of a recognised HR Professional Institution in Ghana or abroad, e.g., CIHRM-Ghana, SHRM, CIPD.

Experience (Minimum)

• Minimum of ten (10) years of middle-level management experience as an HR generalist in a multi-national mining, extractive or manufacturing company industry.
• Demonstrable working knowledge of HR practices in the mining, manufacturing, technology industry or similar environment.

Knowledge (In-depth)

• In-depth working knowledge of Ghanaian Labour Laws & legislations
• In-depth working knowledge of HR internal controls & efficiency practices
• Understanding of the Minerals and Mining Law & Regulations as it relates to labour and expatriation.
• Excellent working knowledge of remuneration and reward principles and practices
• Excellent working knowledge of corporate governance & ethical practice.
• Ability to conduct competency-based/ behavioural interviews.
• HR Risk management.
• Scheduling and time management.

Skills

• Strong research & statistical evaluation techniques.
• Good negotiation techniques and highly adept at conflict management.
• Team orientation (ability to work in a team).
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to interact with people of diverse cultures and levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and HRIS systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organisation.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in work.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Well-developed presentation skills.
• Strong Analytical Skills and critical thinking techniques.

Leadership and behavioral attributes

• Must be Competent in demonstrating the following:
• Team player:
• Influence
• Collaboration
• Results focused:
• Action orientation
• Quality and cost management
• Innovation and change:
• Intellectual curiosity
• Change management
• Inspiration and Leadership:
• Inspiration and motivation
• Developing self and others

Special conditions or requirements of the Job

• Working environment is multi-cultural and hence sensitivity is required
• Valuing diversity and inclusion practices are essential
• Extended working hours and working under extreme weather conditions
• Stringent deadlines
• High volume work
• Routine / non-routine duties
• Medically fit for the position and environment.