Job Description

I. Position Purpose

The HR & Recruitment Officer serves as a critical link between operational needs and talent acquisition. This role is designed for a strategic specialist who understands the unique pressures of the manufacturing sector—from managing large-scale blue-collar recruitment to navigating complex labor regulations and ensuring a seamless transition from "Candidate" to "Productive Employee."

II. Key Responsibilities

• Industry-Specific Talent Acquisition: Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract high-quality candidates for technical and floor-level roles within the manufacturing plant.
• End-to-End Recruitment Management: Lead the full hiring lifecycle, including job profiling, proactive headhunting, competency-based interviewing, and structured onboarding.
• Workforce Planning & Collaboration: Partner with Department Heads to forecast labor needs and ensure staffing levels align with production targets.
• Employee Relations & Compliance: Assist in managing Ghanaian employee communications and disciplinary actions in accordance with local labor laws.
• Onboarding & Induction: Coordinate the integration of new hires, ensuring they understand safety protocols, company culture, and operational KPIs.
• Metrics & Reporting: Track and analyze key recruitment metrics—such as time-to-hire and retention reliability—to optimize the efficiency of the HR line.

III. Candidate Specifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: * A minimum of 3 to 5 years of professional experience in HR and Recruitment within the industrial manufacturing or FMCG sector.
• Professional Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Ghana Labour Act and local union dynamics.

Proficiency in utilizing recruitment software and HR Information Systems (HRIS).

• Core Competencies:

o Agility: Ability to thrive and deliver results in a fast-paced, high-pressure manufacturing environment.

o Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills for managing diverse stakeholders, from factory floor staff to executive leadership.

o Attention to Detail: Meticulous in document management and record-keeping.