Human Resources Manager - International School

Role Overview

An established International School situated in Abelemkpe, Accra, is currently seeking a seasoned and strategic Human Resources Manager. This pivotal role involves overseeing the entire human resource function of the school to ensure the attraction, development, and retention of high-quality teaching and non-teaching staff in a professional and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute HR strategies that align with the school's vision and educational goals.
• Offer expert HR guidance to the Head of School, management teams, and department leaders.
• Create, update, and enforce HR policies, handbooks, and administrative guidelines ensuring compliance and clarity.
• Keep confidential records and maintain thorough HR documentation.
• Generate regular HR reports and workforce analytics to aid management decisions.
• Assist in workforce planning and organizational development efforts.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment activities across teaching and support personnel roles.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify staffing needs and prepare detailed job descriptions and interview materials.
• Manage selection processes including interviews, reference checks, background verifications, and pre-employment screenings to uphold safeguarding policies.
• Develop and lead onboarding and orientation programs for new hires.
• Act as the primary contact for employee relations matters including grievances, disciplinary procedures, and workplace conflict resolution.
• Champion a positive workplace culture that promotes employee engagement and wellbeing.
• Advise on HR policies, employment law compliance, and manage disciplinary investigations with fairness and confidentiality.
• Administer compensation and benefits programs and support salary reviews and benchmarking processes.
• Collaborate with payroll to ensure accuracy of employee data, including processing changes related to employment status and benefits.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Psychology, Management, or related field is required.
• A Master's degree focusing on Human Resource Management or a related area is advantageous.
• Professional certification or active membership in a recognized HR body is preferred.
• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in HR, including leadership or supervisory roles.
• Demonstrated experience managing HR functions within a school or educational institution is mandatory.
• Experience in international school settings will be considered a significant advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Ghanaian labor laws and current HR best practices.
• Proven background managing both teaching staff and non-teaching employees.