Senior Talent Management Associate

SENIOR TALENT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE 

 

Subsidiary: Genser Energy Ghana Limited (GEGL) 

Location: Corporate Office, Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana (West Africa) 

Designation Level: Functional Head 

Reports Directly to: Professional Development Manager 

 

OBJECTIVE: The Senior Development Associate (Talent Management) will be responsible for driving the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Genser’s performance management, succession planning and other talent management programs, ensuring employees across the organization are effectively evaluated, developed, and prepared to meet the company’s current and future talent needs. 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Performance Management 

• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of performance management frameworks,
  policies, manuals, guidelines, and processes. 

• Coordinate and administer the end-to-end performance management cycle, including goal setting, quarterly reviews, development planning, and appraisals. 

• Work with department heads and managers to ensure performance objectives are aligned with organizational goals and effectively translated into individual targets. 

• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on performance management practices, effective goal setting, feedback delivery, and performance conversations. 

• Support the automation and continuous improvement of performance management processes through HR technology and digital platforms. 

• Monitor compliance with the performance management cycle and follow up with departments on outstanding activities. 

• Analyze performance data to identify trends, capability gaps, and development needs. 

• Coordinate the development and monitoring of individual development or improvement plans following performance reviews, particularly where underperformance has been identified. 

• Track agreed actions and provide support to managers and employees in addressing performance gaps and improving performance outcomes. 

 

Succession Planning & Talent Management 

• Support the design and execution of succession planning processes for critical and leadership roles. 

• Partner with department heads to identify high-potential employees and develop individualized development plans. 

• Maintain talent review documentation and succession plans, updating them regularly to reflect organizational changes. 

• Contribute to career pathing frameworks that support internal mobility and employee retention. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field is mandatory. 

• Master's degree in Human Resources or a related field is a plus. 

• Multicultural experience is a plus. 

• Proficiency in French is a plus. 

 

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: 

• A minimum of 6+ years of experience
  in a Big 4 or equivalent with a focus in a Human Resources role, preferably within the Oil & Gas or Energy sector, with a strong focus on performance management and succession planning. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). 

• Proficiency with Performance Management System (PMS) software (e.g., BambooHR, SuccessFactors, Workday, PerformYard). 

• Practical experience in developing and implementing performance management systems, including goal setting, performance reviews, calibration, development planning, and performance improvement. 

• Experience in succession planning, talent reviews, competency assessment, and career development is required.