International School HR

Role overview

This is a full-time, on-site HR position located in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana, with Tema mentioned as the specific location. The role focuses on supporting an international school environment by handling the full employee lifecycle and ensuring HR practices stay aligned with local legal requirements and international school expectations.

Key responsibilities

You will manage core HR operations for school staff, including hiring, onboarding, contract handling, and maintenance of employee records. The position also involves partnering with school leadership on manpower planning, supporting appraisal and review processes, responding to staff questions, maintaining accurate HR systems, and making sure employment practices comply with Ghanaian labor regulations. In addition, you will help organize orientations and training sessions, and work closely with travel and relocation teams to support visas, work permits, and other relocation arrangements for international employees.

Qualifications and experience

The employer is looking for someone with HR experience in recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations, ideally in an education or service-based setting. A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education Management, or a related discipline is expected, and professional HR certification would be an added advantage. Prior experience in the education sector is important, with 3 to 5 years of experience working in the educational industry specifically noted. Exposure to international school HR operations or international staff assignments will be especially valuable.

Skills and working style

The ideal candidate should be highly organized, comfortable managing documents and HR databases, and proficient with office tools such as MS Office or Google Workspace. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for working with a multicultural staff body and other stakeholders. The role also calls for discretion, good judgment, confidentiality, and a proactive approach to handling several priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Compliance and additional notes

A strong understanding of Ghanaian employment law and general compliance requirements is required. Experience with HR practices in international schools is considered an advantage. The role also involves supporting visa, work permit, and relocation logistics for international hires. The stated salary is described as very attractive. No vacancy count, start date, or application deadline was provided.

Application details

Interested candidates were directed to apply by email.