Adjoa Van Vicker

Company Overview: The Petroleum Commission is the government body that regulates, manages and coordinates upstream petroleum activities

In this role, I lead multidisciplinary teams across Human Resources, Corporate Affairs, Learning & Development, and Administration, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and positioning the Commission as a world-class regulatory body

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Spearheaded the development and implementation of human capital strategies aligned with the Commission's vision, ensuring operational excellence and sustainable growth in a highly regulated industry
• Orchestrated strategic international collaborations, including Norway's Oil for Development (OfD) Program, to enhance capacity building and knowledge transfer in the petroleum sector
• Designed and executed talent management programmes to equip the workforce with the skills and expertise required to meet evolving industry demands
• Initiated employee wellbeing programmes to encourage a culture of wellness and mental wellbeing to achieve a healthy work life balance

Company Overview: The Ghana Education Service is a public service institution responsible for implementing government policies that ensure accessible education for all Ghanaians at pre-tertiary level

As the Director of Human Resource Management and Development, I led transformative HR initiatives to align workforce strategies with the Education Strategic Plan 2030, ensuring the delivery of quality education across Ghana

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Directed HR strategy for a workforce of over 360,000 employees, aligning HR initiatives with the Education Strategic Plan 2030
• Led a nationwide workforce restructuring initiative in collaboration with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), redesigning the organizational structure and reviewing job descriptions to enhance efficiency
• Initiated and implemented a cost efficient, time saving and effective merit-based promotion system and introduced Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programs to build a high-performing workforce
• Negotiated Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) with teacher unions, promoting positive labor relations and ensuring compliance with labor laws
• Streamlined payroll and recruitment processes, reducing payroll enrolment processing time by 50% and eliminating ghost names from the GES and government payroll
• Played a key role in the development and implementation of the National Teacher Policy, impacting over 1 million students nationwide

Company Overview: The Authority is mandated to deploy skilled manpower from the tertiary institutions to support development efforts in both private and public sectors in Ghana

Headquartered in Accra, The Scheme has 16 regional offices and about 198 district offices across Ghana

I oversaw all human resource functions, including managing employee requests and complaints, maintaining the HR database, providing advisory services to Directors nationwide, and developing and executing the Scheme’s HR goals, programs, and strategic planning initiatives

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Designed and executed HR strategies to support the Scheme's goals, including workforce planning and talent management
• Initiated and completed the Scheme of Service, drafted the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), and negotiated staff Conditions of Service
• Conducted an organization-wide HR audit to ensure compliance, efficiency, and effectiveness in HR operations

Company Overview: A financial institution regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority of the UK and approved by the Bank of Ghana specialising in international remittance to African countries in partnership with ADB Bank

I was responsible for end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives, ensuring alignment with FCA (UK) and Bank of Ghana regulations while fostering a culture of compliance and customer-centric values

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Successfully restructured the HR department, by evaluating job roles and streamlining policies and procedures
• Streamlined compliance processes by ensuring seamless adherence to both FCA and Bank of Ghana regulations, which significantly reduced audit findings and improved operational efficiency

Company Overview: A multinational healthcare organisation headquartered in Dubai and operating across several African countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, and Angola

At Shalina my role was to ensure the effective management of human capital and alignment with the company's global objectives

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Designed and implemented HR processes, policies, and procedures, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and aligning HR practices with organizational goals
• Introduced customized performance appraisal systems to assess staff capabilities and designed targeted training programs to address skill gaps
• Established the HR department as a strategic business partner by implementing robust documentation processes, HR policies, and monitoring systems

Company Overview: A security printing company, listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange, and with a subsidiary in Lagos, Nigeria

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Directed HR and administrative functions, including manpower planning, recruitment, and executive search, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Designed and implemented training and development strategies, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning
• Administered performance appraisals and developed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) tailored to departmental and organizational goals