Head of Human Resources (HR) and Administration at Kasapreko Company Limited

  • Full Time
  • Ghana
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Leading manufacturer of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in Ghana. The Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG) Kasapreko Company Limited is a manufacturer of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in Ghana. Kasapreko combines the best from our Ghanaian heritage with herbal science and state-of-the-art manufacturing technology strives to deliver products that offer a multiplicity of benefits to the end consumer. The company was founded in 1989 in Nungua, a suburb of Accra in response to the growing demand for good quality alcoholic drinks that were still within the means of the average Ghanaian. Kasaprekos vision differed from that of other alcoholic drink manufacturers present the country in that it identified the increasing sophistication of the consumer. High expectations in terms of taste, quality, safety and packaging meant that the Ghanaian consumer was spending more on foreign imports that met their aspiration. This was the mass niche that Kasapreko Company set out to serve. Kasapreko rapidly ascended to the leadership position in the Gin market with their Kasapreko Dry Gin, which became the gin of choice for consumers. Kasapreko Company was the first of the local manufacturers to establish a modern quality control and product development laboratory and the first to introduce their own proprietary bespoke bottles and caps. Kasapreko was also responsible for the conceptualization, research, design and development of the first scientifically formulated, herbal-based alcoholic beverage in Ghana Alomo Bitters which quickly become the companys flagship product.
Overview;

To lead HR transformational programs and direct the implementation of the Kasapreko PLC peoples’ strategy relating to resourcing, learning and development, talent management, reward management and employees’ relations to drive the set corporate goals.
To offer high end performance culture, diversity and inclusion orientation, and sustainability drive to project the organisation as an Employer of Choice.

Duties:

Recommend and implement employee related policies and strategies to attract, retain and motivate staff through manpower planning, recruitment and selection, performance management system, training and development, and compensation and benefits.
Develop and maintain HR policies, frameworks, and administrative procedures, which promote trust and confidence among staff and enable line management to manage and motivate staff.
Develop and maintain cordial management and union relations and provide counsel to line management on employee related matters to promote industrial peace and productivity.
Administer within company policy, compensation and benefits programs, whiles conducting compensation, benefits, and other employee related surveys, analyzing same and making appropriate recommendations to management.
Develop bargaining strategies, survey competitive collective agreement, prepare summaries and reconciliations and use data to guide in negotiation of collective bargaining agreements.
Determine career development requirements, serve as advisor to line management on Career Development, advising on methods and procedures, providing counsel on placement and selection of employees, and monitoring the implementation of approved development programs.
Develop and implement a process that provide for continuity in key management positions through identification of employees with potentials as back-up human resources, identification of their deficiencies and the provision of developmental opportunities for them in advance of the Company’s needs.
Liaise with Company’s Legal Advisor on all legal matters affecting employees and other related matters.
Provide assistance to other units under the holding Company (Pinnacle Group) as and when necessary.

Qualification Required & Experience

A University degree in Business or Social Sciences or equivalent and not less than ten (10 years) relevant experience in human resources management or an MBA with 5 years relevant experience in human resources management.
Must have served in a senior management role in the last 5 years.
A certified HR Professional (SPHRi, SHRM-SCP, CIPD, CHRMP) is an added advantage.

Skills and Attributes Required

Excellent communication and presentation skills
Excellent negotiation and mediation skills.
Culturally oriented in diversity and inclusion management.
A change agent and ability to adapt to new environment.
Agile and a people’s person.
Entrenched knowledge of the Ghana Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651) and related LIs.
Working knowledge of the applicable Tax Laws
Agility in the application of MS Office Suite.
Hands on experience with notable HR Software (SAGE 300 People, SAP).