Careers In Ghana Recruitment Consultancy

Human Resources Specialist Jobs

Permanent/Full Time

3 - 5 Years

First Degree

Engineering Jobs

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1. Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or a related field. 2. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Talent Acquisition within the mining industry. 3. Experience working in remote mining environments with exposure to operational teams.

2026-05-29

A leading international mining company with operations across Africa and other global markets, the organisation is a major player in the gold mining sector, known for its commitment to operational excellence, safety, and sustainable practices. It works closely with host communities and regulators to promote local employment, skills development, and long- term socio-economic growth, while maintaining high standards of governance and environmental stewardship.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering full-cycle recruitment service for all mine-site positions, ensuring compliance with Ghanaian labour regulations, local community employment commitments, and company standards. This role partners closely with departmental leaders (Mining, Processing, Maintenance, Geology, HSE, IT, Finance, Supply Chain, Community Affairs) to attract, assess, and on board high-quality talent while supporting local employment and skills development goals.

 

 RESP ONSIB IL I TI ES

Recruitment & Talent Sourcing

     Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for mine-site roles, including skilled trades, technical, supervisory, and professional positions.

     Proactively source candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, mining networks, universities, community databases, and employee referrals.

     Drive local talent sourcing in line with Ghana Minerals Commission localization requirements and community employment commitments.

                 Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles.

 

Screening & Selection

          Conduct candidate screening and design competency-based interview frameworks.

          Coordinate and facilitate panel interviews with hiring managers and technical teams.

     Administer technical assessments, psychometric tests, and practical evaluations where required.

     Ensure fair, transparent, and inclusive recruitment processes, particularly for applicants from the local community.

 

Compliance & Governance

          Ensure all recruitment activities comply with the Ghana Labour Act, Minerals Commission localization guidelines, and internal HR policies.

     Verify that all hires meet mandatory medical, security, and background screening requirements.

          Maintain accurate and audit-ready recruitment records and documentation.

 

Stakeholder Management

     Collaborate closely with Site HR, Community Relations, Training & Development, and departmental heads to support workforce planning.

     Engage with local community leaders and employment committees on community- based recruitment initiatives.

     Partner with training teams to identify skills gaps and support targeted development programmes.

 

Onboarding & Mobilization

     Coordinate onboarding logistics, including medicals, site inductions, accommodation, rotations, PPE issuance, and site access.

                 Support and deliver site-specific orientation programmes in collaboration with HSE and HR teams.

     Monitor new hire progress during probation and support effective integration into operational teams.

 

Data & Reporting

                Maintain recruitment dashboards, vacancy trackers, and periodic (weekly/monthly)

reports.

     Analyze key recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source-of-hire, localization progress, community hires, and turnover trends.

 

     Provide insights and recommendations to improve recruitment efficiency and workforce planning.

 

 QUALIFICATION 

    Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial

 Psychology, or a related field.

     Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Talent Acquisition within the mining industry.

     Experience working in remote mining environments with exposure to operational teams.

          Proven experience recruiting for high-volume, technical, or site-based roles.

     Strong experience sourcing passive candidates through external platforms and networks.

      Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word (particularly document formatting) and

Outlook (including calendar management and inbox coordination).

     Sound knowledge of Ghanaian labour laws and Minerals Commission localization requirements.

  Proficiency in SAP SuccessFactors or similar HR systems.

 

 Skills  &  Personal Attributes

          Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

          Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

          Excellent organizational and planning capabilities.

          High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

          Proactive sourcing mindset with strong networking ability.

          Good understanding of mining roles, structures, and competencies.

          Ability to work effectively in a remote mine-site environment.

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