IRENE ASIAMAH ODONKOR
Adenta-Accra
Summary
Dependable Human Resource Officer with track record of success in field, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Officer, Human Resources
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation
Tema
10.2022
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from job posting to onboarding
- Screen resumes, conduct interviews, and coordinate candidate evaluations
- Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and create job descriptions
- Facilitate new employee orientations and onboarding processes
- Prepare new-hire paperwork, including employment contracts and other required documents
- Implement strategies to improve employee satisfaction and morale
- Provide guidance to supervisors and employees on performance improvement plans
- Develop, update, and communicate HR policies and procedures
- Educate employees on HR policies and procedures
- Manage HRIS (Human Resources Information System) to track employee information
- Generate reports and analytics on HR metrics
- Develop and implement employee engagement initiatives
- Develop and implement succession planning strategies
- Conduct exits interviews and analyse feedback
- Develop and implement initiatives to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace
- Respond to workplace incidents and accidents.
Assistant Officer, Human Resources
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation
Tema
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisted in the recruitment and selection process by reviewing resumes, conducting interviews, preparing interview reports and coordinating candidate communication
- Helped new employees onboard by preparing new-hire paperwork, facilitating orientation and training sessions, and ensuring new employees feel welcomed and comfortable in their new role
- Assisted with HR administration tasks such as maintaining employee files, processing employee data, and responding to HR-related inquiries
- Assisted in managing employee relations issues, such as conflict resolution, employee grievances, and disciplinary actions
- Supported the development and implementation of GNPC HR initiatives and systems.
Assistant Officer, Edu. & Training
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, GNPC Foundation
Takoradi
02.2018 - 10.2022
- Managed the GNPC local scholarship project at University of Cape Coast and Cape Coast Technical University
- Promoted STEM projects in basic schools in the Western region of Ghana by participating in Aker-GNPC career fairs, scholarship selection interviews, GNPC STEM quiz events and GNPC Bootcamp
- Assisted the GNPC Foreign scholarship desk with the processing of payment (Tuition and Living expenses)
- Assisted the GNPC Social Performance team with community entry and engagement activities for the GNPC Voltarian basin project in the North.
Educator
Ben Matloshe High School
South Africa
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Delivered classes to students in the grade levels 10, 11 and 12
- Planned, prepared and delivered lessons to students based on the guidelines of South African Certificate for Educators (SACE) and Mpumalanga Education Department (MPUED)
- Marked and moderated students’ work activities for MPUED
- Provided guidance information to students as well as counselled pupils.
Educator
Saselamani Combined School
South Africa
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Delivered classes to students in the grade levels 10, 11 and 12
- Planned, prepared and delivered lessons to students based on the guidelines of SACE South African Certificate for Educators (SACE) and Mpumalanga Education Department (MPUED)
- Marked and moderated students’ work activities for MPUED
- Provided guidance information to students as well as counselled pupils.
Sales and Marketing Officer
Unibank (CBG) Ghana Limited
Kumasi
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Sourced new accounts for the bank
- Managed new and existing customers’ accounts
- Identified and tailored presentations to meet the needs of potential customers.
Sales and Marketing Officer
Barclays Bank
Kumasi
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Sourced new accounts for the bank
- Managed new and existing customers’ accounts
- Identified and tailored presentations to meet the needs of potential customers.
Teaching Assistant (National Service)
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi
01.2007
- Assisted first year students in completing their assignments
- Delivered course materials to students
- Assisted Senior lecturers in research work.
Education
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHRI) -
Global Professional HR Certification
02.2023
Project Management Professional Exams Preparatory Course -
AgilePro Consult Ltd.
Master of Business Administration -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Arts in English and French -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Diplôme d’études en Langue Française A1 & A2 (Delf) -
University of Abomey - Calavi, Godomey, Beni
Senior Secondary Certificate Examination -
Adventist Day Secondary School, Kumasi, Ghana
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; fluent in English and French
- Recruitment Strategies
- Onboarding and Orientation
- Professional Development
- Employee Surveys
- Report Writing
- Document Management
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Performance Evaluation
- Employee Relations
- HR Policies Expertise
- Compensation and Benefits
Affiliations
Member, Project Management Institute (International & Ghana Chapter): 2021 - Present
Member, Association of Certified HRs
Agilepro PM Community
Seminars Training
- Women in Hr - 2022
- Essentials of Human Resource Management - 2023
- Senior Professional in Human Resource - 2023
- International Resource Development Corporation - 2019
- Competency Management System - 2020
- The Dynamics of the New Normal in Stakeholder Engagement: 2021
- Understanding Program Management in Pandemics: 2021
- Building Business Resilience in a COVID and Post-Covid Era: 2021
- PMI Ghana Virtual Workshop: 2021
- Rebuilding a Blue Economy Post-Covid-19 New Challenges, Recovery Measures and Resilience: 2021
- Personal Leadership Effectiveness & Critical Thinking (Module 1 of Essential Life-Long Learning: Soft Skills for a Digital Age): 2021
- Inclusive Growth: 2021
- End User Computing: 2017
- National Education Curriculum Training & Codes and Ethics: 2015 - 2016
- Sales & Marketing: 2008 - 2012
- Basic Banking Practice, Credit Operation, Branch Counter Duties & Customer Service Management: 2008
References
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
Accomplishments
- Consistent highest performance in annual performance evaluation
- Promoted in recognition of my sterling performance over the years
Languages
Twi
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Officer, Human Resources
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation
10.2022
Assistant Officer, Human Resources
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation
01.2022 - 10.2022
Assistant Officer, Edu. & Training
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, GNPC Foundation
02.2018 - 10.2022
Educator
Ben Matloshe High School
01.2015 - 01.2017
Educator
Saselamani Combined School
01.2012 - 01.2015
Sales and Marketing Officer
Unibank (CBG) Ghana Limited
01.2009 - 01.2012
Sales and Marketing Officer
Barclays Bank
01.2008 - 01.2009
Teaching Assistant (National Service)
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
01.2007
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHRI) -
Global Professional HR Certification
Project Management Professional Exams Preparatory Course -
AgilePro Consult Ltd.
Master of Business Administration -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Arts in English and French -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Diplôme d’études en Langue Française A1 & A2 (Delf) -
University of Abomey - Calavi, Godomey, Beni
Senior Secondary Certificate Examination -
Adventist Day Secondary School, Kumasi, Ghana
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