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Joseph Nana Ansah Banful

Tarkwa

Summary

Joseph is a dynamic and strategic human resources professional with a strong focus on the management and development of human resource and systems. He is also a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Ghana and a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and able to deliver multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Generally effective and possess a proven record among others, in workforce planning, performance management, organisational restructuring, employee relations, labour laws, human capital management systems and human resource analytics owing to the over 13 years experience in the mining and extractive industry.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Acting Manager - HR & Media

Cardinal Namdini Mining Limited
Bolgatanga
08.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
  • Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
  • Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.

Superintendent - Human Resources

Cardinal Namdini Mining Limited
Bolgatanga
06.2024 - 07.2024

Support the manager in developing staffing and manning plans and requirements across all departments, and provide workable interventions to address any challenges in that regard. This includes assisting in implementing the Company’s hiring, recruitment, and talent acquisition plans, engagement, and separation activities to ensure the ready availability of labor, such as job description drafting, interviews, aptitude tests, and all related issues.
Support the manager in aligning the rewards, incentives, remuneration/compensation, and benefits system to be competitive and supportive of the company strategy and organizational culture.
Actively support the development and implementation of the employee performance management / Key Performance Indicator (KPI) processes to ensure optimum performance, productivity, and growth.
Ensure effective engagements with internal and external stakeholders for the smooth running of, or implementation of, HR programs.

Lead in generating the requisite reports, dashboards, and analytics to guide management’s decision-making and fulfill statutory obligations. This includes periodic and ad-hoc reports in line with deadlines.
Manage the general HR administration issues, HR payroll processing, and employee support systems in a timely and effective manner.
Provide active support and initiatives regarding employee relations, and ensure harmonious industrial relations to promote sustainable production and growth.
Support the training function to ensure the development of a multi-skilled and capable workforce to meet the current and future skills needs of the company.
Support the training function to establish and implement career and employee development programs, activities, and initiatives. Assist in succession planning and talent management programs for the mine.
Develop the requisite templates, standards, guidelines, and procedures within the area of domain to ensure the company follows best standards.

Human Resources Manager

Setters Investment Limited (JCHX Mining)
Wassa Akyempim
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with state laws and local regulations
  • Recruited top talent to ensure the successful execution of the Wassa Mine project
  • Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness
  • Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands
  • Implemented technologically relevant systems to manage employee database, payroll and benefits programs
  • Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention
  • Developed role profiles for all positions of the company
  • Developed a comprehensive HR policies and processes for the company

Unit Manager - Human Resources

Gold Fields Ghana (Damang Mine)
Tarkwa
08.2017 - 12.2022
  • Exercised leadership capabilities to the HR team in delivering a 1st class HR service on site
  • Managed employee development and training to ensure a pipeline of competent successors
  • Drive performance management of all employees
  • Assisted in the review and re-draft of all HR policies of the mine
  • Created an HR value awareness through HR visibility and engagement programs on site
  • Ensured best calibre individuals are selected to the operation and retained
  • Reviewed all role profiles and HR processes
  • Actively participated in the drafting of the minewide HR Policies

Unit Manager - Human Resources

Gold Fields Ghana (Tarkwa Mine)
Tarkwa
05.2014 - 07.2017
  • Ensured effective delivery of key HR services
  • Provided leadership, technical expertise and mentoring to HR departmental staff and line managers on all aspects of HR management
  • Led a 3-member team in developing role profiles for all existing positions of the mine
  • Successfully evaluated and graded all new positions and existing positions with revised scope
  • Ensured that Wage and service Agreements are implemented as intended
  • Conducted monthly forum meetings with respective Organised Labour bargaining Units
  • Liaised with Organised labour and relevant officials of other departments in order to ensure that HR services are delivered in efficient and timely manner

Human Resources Superintendent

Gold Fields Ghana (Tarkwa Mine)
Tarkwa
03.2012 - 04.2013
  • Aligned operational Human Resource processes with Ghana Human Resource strategy and best practice
  • Delivered timely recruitment and placement of labour
  • Reviewed and codified all HR processes of the mine
  • Implemented relevant HR methodologies and processes for the continuous improvement of HR activities
  • Analysed trends to provide HR advisory service and/or recommendations thereof to management

SAP HR/Payroll Super User

Gold Fields Ghana (Tarkwa Mine)
Tarkwa
08.2009 - 10.2010
  • Developed user manuals and trained SAP end users to optimise usage of the business application
  • Updated periodically and managed relevant SAP master data
  • Developed periodic reports templates for the SAP end users
  • Logged and managed calls with external SAP Support Consulting firm
  • Reviewed end user access and authorisations for irregularities and recommend corrective actions

Acting Human Resources Superintendent

Gold Fields Ghana (Tarkwa Mine)
Tarkwa
10.2008 - 07.2009
  • Ensured effective and timely recruitment & selection of employees
  • Ensured effective management of mine-wide labour budget
  • Prepared accurate and timely HR month end and adhoc reports
  • Maintained proper and effective employee record management system
  • Managed Expats and Senior Officials leave management

Human Resources Officer

Gold Fields Ghana (Tarkwa Mine)
Tarkwa
08.2008 - 10.2008
  • Maintained employee file and records
  • Timely handled grievance & discipline enquiries
  • Recruitment and selection of employees
  • Processing of discharged employees
  • Managed absence and analysed trends for management decision
  • Coordinated the safety activities of the department

Education

Master of Laws - Labour Law & Practice

University of Ghana
Accra
11.2024

BL - Law: Professional Law Course

Ghana School Of Law
Accra
03.2023

Bachelor of Laws - LLB

Central University
Accra, Ghana
06.2020

MSc. - International HRM

Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow, UK
04.2012

BSc. - Business Management Studies

Central University College
Accra, Ghana
05.2007

Senior Secondary School Certificate - Business

Adisadel College
Cape Coast, Ghana
06.2002

Skills

  • Workforce Planning
  • Recruitment and Selection
  • Performance Management
  • Succession Planning
  • Employee Relations
  • Learning and Development
  • Role Profiling
  • Job Evaluation
  • HR Policy drafting
  • SAP HR / PY
  • SuccessFactors
  • Persol HR CS Management System
  • Microsoft office Tools

Affiliations

  • Chartered Member, CIPD UK
  • CiHRM, Ghana

Certification

  • REMeasure Job Evaluation System, PWC - South Africa, 07/01/14
  • Certified Human Resources Manager (CHRM), IABFM, 09/01/12
  • SAP HCM, Wizcore Technologies (London), 11/01/10

Additional Information

I have in addition to the stated positions, acted severally in Gold Fields since the year 2013 to 2022 as the Human Resource Manager in each absence of the substantive Manager., I occupied the Chief of Staff position of the Ghana School of Law Student Representative Council in the 2022 academic year owing to my visible leadership and people management.

Projects

Time & Attendance Implementation, 2019, Very Good Success Factors Implementation, 2018, Very Good Restructuring / Redundancy, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018, Very Good Owner Maintenance Project, 2010, Very Good SAP Implementation, 2009, Very Good

Timeline

Acting Manager - HR & Media

Cardinal Namdini Mining Limited
08.2024 - Current

Superintendent - Human Resources

Cardinal Namdini Mining Limited
06.2024 - 07.2024

Human Resources Manager

Setters Investment Limited (JCHX Mining)
06.2023 - 10.2023

Unit Manager - Human Resources

Gold Fields Ghana (Damang Mine)
08.2017 - 12.2022

Unit Manager - Human Resources

Gold Fields Ghana (Tarkwa Mine)
05.2014 - 07.2017

Human Resources Superintendent

Gold Fields Ghana (Tarkwa Mine)
03.2012 - 04.2013

SAP HR/Payroll Super User

Gold Fields Ghana (Tarkwa Mine)
08.2009 - 10.2010

Acting Human Resources Superintendent

Gold Fields Ghana (Tarkwa Mine)
10.2008 - 07.2009

Human Resources Officer

Gold Fields Ghana (Tarkwa Mine)
08.2008 - 10.2008

Master of Laws - Labour Law & Practice

University of Ghana

BL - Law: Professional Law Course

Ghana School Of Law

Bachelor of Laws - LLB

Central University

MSc. - International HRM

Glasgow Caledonian University

BSc. - Business Management Studies

Central University College

Senior Secondary School Certificate - Business

Adisadel College
Joseph Nana Ansah Banful