Human Resources Manager

About the role

Dodi International School, a private institution in Tema, Ghana, offers Montessori-inspired Early Years programs and the Cambridge Primary, IGCSE and A Level curriculum. It is looking for a full-time, on-site Human Resources Manager to oversee the end-to-end employee lifecycle for teaching, administrative and support staff.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management and offboarding
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures aligned with the school's values
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and school regulations, and maintain accurate employee records
• Manage payroll and benefits administration
• Coordinate staff training and professional development
• Handle employee relations and support leadership with workforce planning and organizational development
• Promote well-being initiatives and effective internal communication to build an inclusive school culture

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management or a related field; professional HR certification is an advantage
• Several years of progressive HR experience, preferably in education or a similar people-centered organization
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and uphold ethical, gender-neutral and non-discriminatory practices
• Ability to work on-site in Tema and collaborate closely with school leadership and staff

Required skills

• Recruitment, onboarding, performance management and employee relations
• HR policy development, compliance with Ghanaian labor laws, record-keeping and HR information systems
• Payroll administration, benefits management and basic budgeting or HR-related financial oversight
• Training design, staff development, coaching and change management
• Communication, negotiation and conflict resolution
• Proficiency with office productivity tools and HR software