Lancaster University Ghana Jobs March 2017

Lancaster University Ghana is continuing to invest in its departments to build on its strengths: a reputation for quality, a growing student body and dedicated and committed staff. We are located at two campuses in East Legon i.e. Jungle Avenue and the A&C Square.

Lancaster University Ghana is dynamic, ambitious and growing.  It offers a friendly working environment and is committed to developing:

• Excellent student academic and social experience
• Students’ employability and enterprise skills
• Staff to become world-class academics, with strong links with industry
• Research activities in collaboration with other higher education institutions in Ghana and elsewhere.

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Human Resource Officer

Job Summary

To support the effective operation of the university’s Human Resource and Administration functions, through the efficient use of resources.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Human Resource Manager in the performance of HR functions;
• Support the recruitment, selection and on-boarding processes;
• Coordinate preparations for the arrival of new staff – working area, tools etc;
• Coordinate induction process for new staff members;
• Regular update of HR database;
• Liaise with line manager to ensure that performance review schedules are adhered to;
• Coordinate staff events i.e.  teambuilding sessions;
• Analyse monthly staff attendance;
• Liaise with First Impressions Executive to monitor and supervise the work of drivers, Office Support  staff;
• Oversee the effective management of the front office;
• Facilitate travel arrangements for staff;
• Coordinate logistics for in-house training for staff;
• Motivate team members to deliver on set targets;
• Identify learning and development needs of team members in order to offer appropriate interventions ;

Required Skills or Experience

• A good first degree in Human Resource, Business Administration or its equivalent;
• Professional Certification in Human Resource;
• Good knowledge of Ghana’s Labour Law, Act 651 (2003);
• Knowledge of modern trends in Human Resource Management;
• Knowledge of Office Processes and Procedures;
• Good people-management skills;
• Good communication skills – oral and written;
• Conflict resolution skills;
• Ability to guard confidentiality of process and information
• Problem-solving skills;
• Good team player

How to Apply

More information about the University and its programmes can be found on http://www.lancaster.edu.gh

Qualified persons should please send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and cover letter to [email protected]

Closing date for submission of applications: 15th March 2017

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.