Director Of People & Culture at iDE

Job Description

The Director of People and Culture is an in-house position that will input on governance issues relating to employment
practices, support positive culture and provide expertise and support in the areas of:

• Performance Management,
• Employee Relations,
• Employee Engagement,
• Diversity & Inclusion,
• Policy and Procedure Development
• HR Compliance

About the Role

• You will report directly to the Country Director of iDE Ghana, and work collaboratively with the Global Operations team of iDE HQ on our people engagement, compensation, and development strategies.
• You will lead a 2 person team.
• Based in Accra, Ghana.
• Director or People and Culture position is part of the Senior Leadership Team which includes the other following designations: Director of Finance & Administration, Director of Evidence & Analytics, and Sama Sama Managing Director.
• Compensation will depend on your experience and qualifications.
• Your package will provide for a safe, comfortable lifestyle in Ghana and allow for savings.
• Incentives for excellent performance will be included.
• The candidate we are seeking will find great value in the opportunity to apply skills in meaningful work, to make a difference in the world, to be immersed in another culture, to work with great people, and to generally do amazing things with a great amount of autonomy.
• This role will involve significant travel across Ghana, with trainings and staff engagement sessions being hosted across 8 out of Ghana's 16 regions twice in a month.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to increase diversity & inclusion within the iDE Ghana office and projects.
• Design and implement strategies for employee engagement and retention.
• Manage performance appraisal process and assist with goal development.
• Establish a learning and development function to support professional development of employees across the business.
• Lead in coaching, counseling and advising management and staff to ensure resolution of employment related matters.
• Design, prepare and analyze HR metrics and provide reports that support decision making in specified areas.
• Create and update policies, procedures, and guidelines as needed.
• Function as primary liaison to internal committees and working groups.
• Implement new, and enhance existing staff recognition and reward programs.
• Lead the exit interview process.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation. Ensure adherence to local legal requirements in addition to advising management on needed actions to remain compliant.
• Work with Global office on key HR issues and appropriately secure approval on required HR policies, procedures and practices

Required Skills or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred),
• Preferred 5- 10 years of HR experience in the above areas
• Thorough understanding and experience with HR policies and procedures, and understanding of Ghana Labour Laws
• Familiarity with all aspects of HR, including compensation, recruitment, benefits, training
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to lead meetings and presentations, and to interface with all levels of staff with tact and diplomacy
• Must be a collaborative team player, possess a strong customer service orientation, and be a consultative problem solver
• Ability to advocate for both staff and management
• Highly proactive style of work, with a demonstrated track record of developing innovative approaches.
• Must be able to work independently and in teams, as well as demonstrate excellent judgement on when to escalate issues
• to the Country Director.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required. HR administrative packages preferred
• Must demonstrate Core Values: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Teamwork, and Service