Company Profile

EcoPlanet Bamboo West Africa operates as part of EcoPlanet Bamboo Group, focusing on reforestation, land restoration, and the sustainable production of bamboo fiber. EcoPlanet Bamboo's operations in Ghana focuses on the restoration of degraded landscapes through sustainable bamboo cultivation. The company operates in alignment with its broader mission to produce deforestation-free wood and fiber products while contributing to fighting climate change, environmental restoration and socio-economic development.

EcoPlanet Bamboo's operations in Ghana actively create job opportunities for local communities, contributing to economic empowerment and significantly improving local livelihoods. The company’s community impact projects focus on creating lasting positive impact in the communities around our operations

Job Description

SCOPE OF THE ROLE

The Human Resource Manager is responsible for delivering general HR and Payroll related services towards the achievement of the human resource strategy particularly in the areas of recruitment, learning and development, compensation and benefits payment, employee engagement and employee relations.

LOCATION: Abrewapon, Ashanti Region Ghana

RESPONSIBILITIES

Human Resources

• Responsible for the project vacancy planning and the effective management and delivery of the recruitment process of employees ensuring procedures are followed to fill the vacancy with the most suitable candidate in a timely and efficient manner.
• Determine the appropriate contract based on national labour law and the material and formal conditions and draw up the employment contracts.
• Oversee immigration process (invitation, introductory letters and visa on arrivals) and advise employees on immigration issues to maintain compliance with all applicable immigration rules and regulations.
• Formulate human resource policies and procedures for management approval.
• Resolve and effectively advise team leaders and employees in dealing with employee relations issues and maintaining good relations.
• Maintenance of a leave database for all employees.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Payroll

• Preparation of Monthly Payroll schedules for payment by ensuring verification of field labour timesheets and reconciliation with Operational Team in a timely manner, including quality control.
• Ensuring that all payroll amendments are administered correctly and accurately reflected.
• Preparation and distribution of Monthly Payslips to all employees.
• Support the Finance Manager in any other payroll requirements.
• Ensuring all Staff are successfully registered with the Pension Providers such as SSNIT and Enterprise insurance and ensure to distribute to all staff their unique pension numbers and assist them in accessing their statements online or via email.
• Sending Monthly schedules to SSNIT, Enterprise Insurance for validation and present invoice for payment.
• Maintaining confidentiality in dealing with Employees Files and information.

Required Skills or Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelors’ Degree in HR Management or a Business-Related Degree
• At least 8 to 10 years’ professional experience in the same or a comparable position in Ghana.
• Experience with dealing with GRA, SSNIT and Tier 2 Providers is a plus
• Familiar with HR systems, processes, and procedures and advisory on HR Issues
• Good Knowledge of Industrial Relations/ National Labour and Social law
• Ability to ride a Motorbike is a plus
• Awareness of how to handle HR issues appropriately (confidentiality, data protection