Human Resource Officer

Country Office

Head, Human Resources

2 years renewable
Accra
GIZ is a public-benefit federal enterprise. We work on behalf
of the German Government and support many public and
private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including
economic development and employment, energy and the
environment, and peace and security. Our activities cover
three priority areas: Energy and Climate, which deals with
renewable energy and energy efficiency; Training and
Sustainable Growth for Decent Jobs; and Peaceful and
Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.
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together national and international private companies, the
public sector, and civil society groups to collaborate on
development initiatives.
Responsible for the project or department vacancy planning and the effective Minimum of a Bachelors’ Degree in HR Management or a related field with a
management and delivery of the recruitment process of all levels of employees relevant HR professional certification e.g. CIPD, IHRMP, PHRi or SHRM
ensuring procedures are followed to fill the vacancy with the most suitable
candidate in a timely and efficient manner. At least 5 years’ professional experience in the same or comparable position

Determine the appropriate contract based on national labour law and the
material and formal conditions and draw up the employment contract based on
the standard GIZ contract and local hiring conditions.
Oversee immigration process (invitation and introductory letters) and advise
employees on immigration issues to maintain compliance with all applicable
immigration rules and regulations.
Experience with HRIS/Applicant Tracking databases is a plus.
Knowledge of HR software and MS Suite are essential and good presentation
skills.
Familiar with HR systems, processes, and procedures and advisory on HR
Issues

Formulate/update human resource policies and procedures for management
approval, update the employee handbook to reflect any changes in consultation
with company lawyer and ensure all HR policies are duly implemented and
adhered to
Ensure that payroll functions smoothly.
Good Knowledge of Industrial Relations/ National labour and social law
Impressive track record in a service provider and governance role
Awareness of how to handle HR issues appropriately (confidentiality, data
protection)

Coordinate learning and development programmes and ensure that employees

identified training and developmental needs are met within agreed periods by
developing periodical training plans and training calendars to meet training
needs identified.

Resolve and effectively advise team leaders and employees in dealing with
employee relations issues and maintaining good relations.

Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to hr-ghana@giz-
de under the Job Code 2021/CO/03/01. Please note if you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider
application unsuccessful.
GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race,
and religion are encouraged to apply.

06.04.2021