KWESI GAITUAH
East Legon, Accra
Summary
I am a driven and decisive professional offering experience in managing human resources teams to deliver compliance, personnel communication and workforce programs. Talented in key hr functions, spanning employee hiring, training, development and retention-promoting relationship building. Excel in leadership, and problem-solving to enhance organizational effectiveness. Expertise in developing and implementing hr strategies and initiatives aligned with overall business strategy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resource Manager
Facol Limited
01.2022 - Current
- Provide HR services and solutions to support business strategies
- Coordinate and conduct new employee orientation
- Identify and analyze training needs (internal & external) - coordinate and administer training programs & assessments
- Prepare employee separation notices and related documentation, and conduct exit interviews
- Develop and implement policies on working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management
- Overseeing health and safety policies.
Human Resource Officer
Facol Limited
07.2017 - 12.2021
- Analyze skills and qualities required for each job and develop job descriptions for employees
- Assess and select job applications to fill staff vacancies, arrange applicants' selection interviews, and prepare interview reports to make recommendations for engagement
- Maintain personal records of employees (eg
- Contract letters, loan applications, etc)
- Advise employees on staff matters, career development, management and union discussions and work related arrangements
- Advise and provide information to management and employees on personnel policies and procedures
- Assist in raising staff occupational health and safety awareness.
Recruitment Consultant
Empower Workforce Solutions
01.2014 - 02.2017
- Use candidate databases to match the right person to the client's vacancy
- Client visitation and management
- Headhunting - identify and approach suitable candidates who may already be in work
- Receive and review applications, manage interviews and tests and create a shortlist of candidates for the client
- Review recruitment policies to ensure effectiveness of selection techniques and recruitment programmes
- Provide advice and guidance as the first point of contact on brand compliance matters
- Handle social media job postings and web content.
National Service Personnel (attached to Human Resource)
Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations
10.2012 - 07.2013
- As part of the HR team, I was assigned to handle recruitment and labour issues within the various departments attached to and outside the ministry
- Worked closely with Human Resources staff members on various projects related to the maintenance of a positive employer and employee relationship.
- Analyzed data collected from surveys conducted among workers about workplace satisfaction levels.
- Prepared reports on labor relations activity for senior management review.
- Provided administrative support to HR team members including tracking of leave days and other employee benefits.
- Provided administrative support to the Human Resources department including filing, data entry and record keeping.
Human Resource Assistant
Facol Limited Ghana
09.2006 - 08.2008
- Provided administrative support to the Human Resources Manager on all personnel matters and also assisted with payroll processing
- Submitted employee data reports by assembling, preparing and analyzing data
- Performed customer service functions by answering employee requests and queries
- Assisted with all recruitment and interview processes
- Assisted HR Manager with various research projects and special projects.
Education
BSc, Human Resource -
Central University College, Ghana
W.A.S.S.C.E. Visual Arts -
Mfantsipim School, Cape Coast
Skills
- Experience in use of Microsoft Office suite
- Headhunting / Talent acquisition
- Human Resource management skills and experience
- Assessment and evaluation skills
- Social media job postings & management
- Ability to inspire and motivate personnel towards success
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Avid team worker who also works well independently
Accomplishments
- Placed a total number of 15 skilled candidates within my first year.
- Enhanced Empower's social media presence; one of which was through creative and effective job postings that saw the increase of candidate applications by 65%.
- Whilst at Facol Roads, I revamped the company's HR filing system and also deployed a staff data system to enable easy access to each employee's details which significantly increased turnaround time in accessing employee information.
- Voted and appointed Treasurer, A.F.S. (American Field Society) Club, Mfantsipim School, 2005
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/22/88
- Nationality: Ghanaian
Languages
English
References
Available upon request
Hobbies and Interests
Poetry and writing, reading, music, soccer
Timeline
Human Resource Manager
Facol Limited
01.2022 - Current
Human Resource Officer
Facol Limited
07.2017 - 12.2021
Recruitment Consultant
Empower Workforce Solutions
01.2014 - 02.2017
National Service Personnel (attached to Human Resource)
Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations
10.2012 - 07.2013
Human Resource Assistant
Facol Limited Ghana
09.2006 - 08.2008
BSc, Human Resource -
Central University College, Ghana
W.A.S.S.C.E. Visual Arts -
Mfantsipim School, Cape Coast
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