Human Resources Manager - International School

A reputable International School located in Abelemkpe, Accra is seeking an experienced, professional, and strategic Human Resources Manager to lead and manage the school's human resource function.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing effective HR policies, managing recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, performance management, staff development, compensation and benefits administration, HR compliance, and employee engagement.

The HR Manager will work closely with school leadership to ensure the institution attracts, develops, motivates, and retains high-quality teaching and non-teaching staff while maintaining a professional, safe, and positive working environment.

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the school's objectives and educational philosophy.
• Provide professional HR advice and support to the Head of School, management, and departmental heads.
• Develop, review, and implement HR policies, procedures, employee handbooks, and administrative guidelines.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR documentation.
• Prepare periodic HR reports and workforce information for management decision-making.
• Support workforce planning and organisational development initiatives
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for teaching, administrative, operational, and support staff.
• Work with school leadership and departmental heads to identify staffing requirements.
• Prepare job descriptions, advertisements, interview guides, and candidate assessment criteria.
• Coordinate interviews, reference checks, background verification, and other pre-employment checks.
• Ensure appropriate safeguarding and background checks are completed before employees assume duty.
• Develop and coordinate effective onboarding and orientation programmes for new employees.
• Serve as the primary HR contact for employee concerns, grievances, workplace conflicts, and disciplinary matters.
• Promote positive employee relations and a healthy organisational culture.
• Advise managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and employment matters.
• Manage disciplinary and grievance procedures fairly, consistently, and confidentially.
• Conduct investigations into workplace complaints and recommend appropriate actions.
• Support the development and administration of competitive compensation and benefits structures.
• Provide accurate employee information and changes required for monthly payroll processing.
• Verify payroll-related information including new hires, exits, leave, allowances, deductions, and other adjustments.
• Manage employee benefits and liaise with relevant service providers where required.
• Support periodic salary reviews and compensation benchmarking.

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Psychology, Management, or a related discipline.
• A Master's Degree in Human Resource Management or a related discipline will be an advantage.
• Professional HR certification or membership of a recognised HR professional body will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years' progressive HR experience, including experience in an HR managerial or supervisory capacity.
• Previous HR management experience within a school or educational institution is required.
• Experience within an international school environment will be a strong advantage.
• Good knowledge of Ghanaian labour legislation and contemporary HR practices.
• Experience managing both teaching and non-teaching employees will be advantageous.