Human Resources Manager Job at British Council
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The British Council SSA has an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Manager for West Africa Cluster countries. The role is based in Accra, Ghana.
The Role: Human Resources Manager West Africa Cluster
To manage HR operations, overall objectives and business priorities in support of all British Council teams based in Ghana, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Cameroon. The HR Manager will work to ensure the overall objectives and business priorities, in line with regional and corporate policies are managed.
The HR Manager West Africa Cluster will also manage the delivery of a range of agreed HR services to internal customers, lead on and contribute to the agreed HR projects in the cluster and the region.
Additionally, the purpose of the HR Manager is to provide British Council staff based in West Africa Cluster with advice and services on a range of HR issues, provide accurate and accessible information and support the achievement of operational goals.
Role Requirements:
- University degree or equivalent in Business Administration/Human Resource Management from a recognised institution
- Recognised Human Resources qualification advantageous
- Proficiency in English – B2 level
- French desirable
- Five (5) years’ progressive experience and track record in HR management
- Experience and understanding of best practice in HR processes and systems
- Understanding of relevant areas of HR (Reward, Recruitment, Learning & Development, Performance management, Employee Relations, Labour Law, ‘Equality, Diversity and Inclusion’ and Business Partnering)
- Budget management experience desirable
Please refer to the role profile for a full list of the role responsibilities/accountabilities and person specification.
Please follow the links for relevant document to support your application:
HR Manager West Africa Cluster – Role Profile.pdf
British Council Behaviours.pdf
British Council Core Skills.pdf
NB: 2 years Fixed Term Contract (locally appointed)/ Requirements: Applicants must have pre-existing legal right to live and work in Ghana/ Closing date and time: 21 August 2019 (23:59 UK Time)
Location: Accra, Ghana
Closing date for applications is 21 August 2019 (23:59 UK time/22:59 Ghana Time)
Interviews are scheduled for the 28 August 2019