Principal Officer, Compensation at Reputable State Institution

We are a state institution within Ghana’s precious mineral trade sector, mandated to oversee, regulate, and undertake the trading, assay and export of gold, promote value addition to the country's gold resources, support the accumulation of gold reserves, and generate foreign exchange for the country.



As a dynamic and forward-looking public entity specialising in gold and other precious mineral operations, we are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and inclusive growth in line with national priorities.



If you are passionate about contributing to the transformation of Ghana’s precious mineral trading sector and are seeking a challenging yet rewarding career, we invite you to explore the following opportunities across our operational functions.



Title: Principal Officer, Compensation

Reports To: Head of Unit, Compensation



Job Summary: Assist the Head of Unit with the development of competitive remuneration structures, benefits schemes, and performance-based incentives to enhance employee motivation and retention.



Key Responsibilities:



• Support the Head of Unit with shaping compensation policies, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s talent retention and performance objectives.

• Assist in the development and maintenance of salary structures, job evaluation systems, and pay equity analyses

• Manage benefit administration, including medicals, pensions, and long-term benefit schemes

• Manage payroll processing, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Supervise data management and analysis

• Provide input into the annual compensation budget by providing relevant information

• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual compensation reports



Qualification Required & Experience



Skills and Qualification Requirements:



• Master’s degree in Human Resource Management

• Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in compensation and benefits, total rewards or HR analytics, with at least 3 years in a senior role.

• Experience in compensation administration or analysis

• Knowledge of Income tax laws

• Understanding of compensation principles and practices

• Strong analytical and data management skills

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• High level of integrity



Location: Accra