Senior Officer - Human Resources at AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited

Role Purpose

To effectively co-ordinate day to day operations and provide technical expertise and guidance in the areas of employee benefits, leave management, talent acquisition and diversity and inclusion.

Role Accountabilities

HR Administration duties

Maintain accurate database and records on all employees’ benefits/claims processed for payments, including but not limited to:

• Medical claims.
• Out-of-station claims
• Long Service Awards.
• Child Education Subsidies

Leave Management:

• Compile a comprehensive leave schedule/roster and ensure its enforcement to effectively manage the leave liabilities for the mine.
• Maintain accurate records of employee leave days in SAP and submit monthly leave reports
• Follow up on employees with large leave balances for leave planning schedule in conjunction with line managers

Talent Acquisition:

• Assist in Overseeing the recruitment process including liaising with candidates, line managers, recruitment agencies, preparing job descriptions and conducting interviews in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Efficiently coordinate all post interview recruitment processes - pre-employment medical assessments, Psychometric assessment.
• Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives, which includes planning and managing the onboarding process for all new hires.
• Conduct exit interviews to identify reasons for employee separation.
• Take a proactive approach to risk management in the areas of recruitment, ensuring the issues are identified, addressed, reported and, where appropriate, escalated.

Diversity & Inclusion:

• Contribute to the mine’s Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) policy and plan of action as a technical expert in the area, which includes managing the initiatives, events and programs that support the overall objectives and goals.
• Develop internal campaigns to raise awareness, influence leaders and personnel and embed Diversity and Inclusion across the mine.
• Work with employees and supervisors to offer guidance on D&I issues and to provide insight on issues impacting minority groups on site.
• Develop metrics and analysis for measuring the effectiveness of Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and prepare periodic reports.
• Plan, prepare, and coordinate D&I events, workshops, presentations, meetings and/or trainings, for employees and other key stakeholders in the mine.

Person’s Specification

Qualification

• BSc Human Resources / Management Studies or its equivalent from reputable institutions
• Professional Certified in Human Resource will be an added advantage

Experience

• Minimum three (3) years’ relevant professional experience, preferably in Mining.
• Experience of talent acquisition within mining environment
• Experience working on Diversity and Inclusion and gender equality advancement and cultural shift.

Technical Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Excellent quality, attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management skills with the ability to work independently and to meet deadlines.
• Commitment to process of continuous improvement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and other software’s applicable to role.
• Proficient in the use of SAP (HCM) module and other Human Resource Information Systems.

Other Competencies

• Good interpersonal and organizational skills
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent human relations skills and ability to interact with people of diverse culture and value
• Valid driving license and proficiency in driving light vehicle