The Accra World Trade Centre Limited (AWTCL), a member of the prestigious World Trade Association (WTCA), a global network, whose membership includes over 320 World Trade Centres operating in almost 100 countries. AWTCL has the mission to integrate Ghanaian businesses into the worldwide alliance of World Trade Centres that provide businesses with services and facilities to make the conduct of international trade easier, faster and cheaper, leading to economic growth and prosperity.

ROLES
Key responsibilities and duties of the role

•  Managing and coordinating all human resource functions at WTC Accra, related policy development and administration of staff and labour law compliance, staff processing, benefits review, administration of staff training/development and the resolution  of specific policy-related and procedural problems and enquiries
•  Developing and coordinating the human resource policies, procedures and practices of the company
•  Advising the Board of Directors and management to ensure full compliance with statutory labour and other related regulations
•  Managing the effectiveness and efficiency of all human resource functions in line with the strategic and operational goals of the company
•  Designing effective administrative support systems  for the operational departments of the company
•  Developing and instituting a program of periodic performance appraisals and compensation analysis, and review in coordination with other unit heads/managers
•  Assuming full ownership and responsibility for the efficient and effective implementation of core HR management functions, policies, and practices, including:

o    Human resource planning
o    Staff recruitment and selection
o    Staff motivation and benefit management
o    Staff/performance evaluation
o    Staff education, training and development
o    Staff welfare services
o    Health and safety services
o    Industrial relations.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum:  Bachelor’s degree plus certificate in human resource management(or equivalent)
•  Five (5) years’ experience in similar position
•  Preferred:  Master’s degree in human resource management (or equivalent)
•  Five (5) years’ experience in similar position in a start-up

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/QUALITIES
Specific knowledge/experience/qualities required for this role

•  Ability to learn and work with a bespoke database, excellent IT skills and good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
•  Commercial Awareness
•  A self-starter with a proven ability to proactively manage a variety of tasks
•  Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills necessary to liaise and negotiate with all levels of staff, management and external parties
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•  Exceptional organizational skills
•  Excellent knowledge and understanding of Ghanaian labour laws
•  Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
•  Be able to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
•  Demonstrated high level of initiative and independence
•  Flexible and able to work under pressure
•  Energetic personality
•  Excellent team player with good leadership skills
•  Time Management skills and ability to work under pressure in a busy environment
•  Attention to detail and ability to create and maintain accurate paper records

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job:

Details are available at: www.wtcaccra.com. Please send all applications to: info@wtcaccra.com

Closing Date: 31 January 2013