Amec Foster Wheeler Late Feb Job (2017)

At Amec Foster Wheeler, people are our greatest asset. With operations in more than 55 countries, we are in a strong position to offer a broad range of career opportunities.

We offer consultancy, engineering, project management, operations and construction services, project delivery and specialised power equipment services to our customers worldwide
Our customers, in both the private and public sector, are among the world’s biggest and best in their fields – BP, Shell, BR Petrobras, KNPC, Ontario Power Generation, GDF Suez, Sempra, ExxonMobil, Dow, Ineos Bio, EDF, U.S. Dept of Homeland Security, Hyundai, Ministry of Transportation, Rio Tinto, Northumbrian Water, Codelco, Chevron, K+S, Saudi Aramco, Petronas, Pemex, Marubeni Corporation, Duke Energy, to name just a few
We are proud of our core values: delivering on promises, developing full potential and doing the right thing
We are driven by delivering value to our shareholders, providing safe and sustainable project solutions for our customers, developing the full potential of our people and contributing to the communities we work in.

Job Description

Job Title: Human Resources Lead

Overview / Responsibilities

Amec Foster Wheeler require the services of a Human Resources Lead to be based in our offices in Accra, Ghana on a 12-month contract basis.

• Co-ordinate country manpower plans so that the country will achieve its short and long term objectives
• Liaise with the Learning and Development department including working with Contract Manager to develop a country succession plan
• Handle recruitment and selection (i.e. overseeing the recruitment and selection process, assisting with advertising, interviewing, reference checks, etc.)
• Carry out induction on all new employees (i.e. compliance induction checklist, explain the breakdown of the payslip, pay date, completion of leave forms, timesheets, arrange an HSE/QC induction with the HSE/QC representative, etc.)
• Oversee and assist with the completion of the appropriate administration paperwork for new hires, transfers, promotions, leavers and any other contractual issue for national and expat employees. Ensure that documentation has gone through the necessary approval process
• Oversee the HR record system/database and ensure that it is maintained and kept up to date (i.e. electronic and hard copy of the personnel files)
• Serve as first point of contact for employees’ HR queries to provide guidance to Managers/Supervisors regarding the interpretation of Legislation and Company Policies
• Develop and provide advice on any country specific policies required that are not covered by Group standards in order to comply with country legislation and ensure Corporate approval
• Ensure that line management is trained/briefed on HR policies for country and that they are implemented consistently including providing advise and assistance with the management of the disciplinary and grievance process and training of the line managers on the process
• Review the local national salary and benefits levels against competitors to ensure AFWOGL remains in a competitive remuneration position
• Overseeing/Collate timesheets and dealing with Payroll on all salary issues. Ensure all relevant HR documentation is forwarded to payroll on receipt of the appropriate approval
• Deal with Government Representatives for work/resident permits for all expats and rotational employees. Ensure that the local needs of expat staff are catered for and their understanding of expat policies.
• Develop, co-ordinated and update Employee Handbook, including coordination of termination/resignation process

Skills / Qualifications

• Relevant qualification
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role and broad understanding of contemporary Human Resources practices
• Demonstrated ability to relate confidently to people at all levels of industry
• Ability to listen and identify key issues and to communicate complex information clearly
• Demonstrated ability to analyze situations, identify relevant issues and draw appropriate conclusions

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.