Principal Officer, Talent Acquisition & HR Administration 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: Head of Unit, Talent Acquisition and HR Administration

Reports To: Director, Human Resources



Job Summary: Oversees the organisation's talent acquisition strategies, workforce planning and HR administrative functions, ensuring the attraction, recruitment, and onboarding of top talent while maintaining efficient HR operations and compliance with relevant regulations.



Key Responsibilities:



• Develop and implement comprehensive talent acquisition strategies to attract and recruit top talent

• Oversee HR administrative functions, including employee records, leave administration, compliance and reporting, onboarding and offboarding, HRIS management and HR policy and procedure implementation.

• Lead the development of a structured employer branding strategy to attract top talent and position the organisation as a preferred employer.

• Design and implement an HR audit framework to track policy adherence, recruitment timelines, and compliance with regulatory requirements.



Qualification Required & Experience



Skills and Qualification Requirements:



• Master’s degree in HR, Organisational Development, Business Administration or related field

• Professional certification required (e.g., CIPD, SHRM, PHR, SPHR, CIHRM).

• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in talent acquisition and HR operations with at least four (4) years’ experience in a senior role

• Extensive experience in talent acquisition and HR administration

• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices

• Extensive knowledge in employer branding strategies

• Strong knowledge of labour laws and regulations

• Experience with HR Analytics

• High level of integrity



Location: Accra