Human Resource Manager

Overview

The HR Manager will establish and lead the full HR function, ensuring strong people management, industrial harmony, and scalable HR systems to support business growth in manufacturing, sales, and distribution.

Responsibilities

1. HR Function Setup & Leadership

• Build the HR department from scratch (policies, systems, processes)
• Develop HR strategy aligned with business goals

2. Recruitment & Talent Management

• Lead end-to-end recruitment (staff + labor workforce coordination)
• Build a talent pipeline for key functions (production, sales, logistics)
• Implement onboarding and performance management systems

3. Industrial Relations & Union Management (Critical)

• Lead union negotiations and maintain strong industrial relations
• Handle disputes, grievances, and disciplinary actions
• Ensure compliance with Ghana labor laws and regulations

4. Workforce Management (Direct + Contract Labor)

• Oversee ~70 direct employees and ~150 outsourced labor staff
• Manage relationships with labor suppliers/contractors
• Ensure productivity, discipline, and cost efficiency

5. HR Operations & Compliance

• Payroll oversight (with finance)
• Attendance, leave, and HR records management
• Ensure legal compliance and audit readiness
• Develop HR policies (code of conduct, disciplinary procedures, etc.)

6. Learning & Development

• Identify training needs across factory and sales teams
• Implement capability-building programs
• Develop leadership pipeline internally
   

7. Culture & Employee Engagement

• Build a performance-driven, ethical work culture
• Drive employee engagement initiatives
• Promote transparency, fairness, and accountability

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management.
• A minimum of 12–15+ years of HR experience.
• Strong background in manufacturing or FMCG environments.
• Proven experience in union negotiations / industrial relations.
• Experience in small to medium-sized organizations (hands-on role).
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Deep understanding of Ghana labor laws.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution ability.
• Ability to build systems from scratch (not just maintain them).
• Strong business acumen (HR as a business partner, not support function).