LUCY BOAKYE-BA ASARE
BOGOSO
Summary
Strategic Human Resource professional with over 15 years of experience delivering strategic HR solutions that enhance organizational performance. Experienced in driving payroll accuracy, talent development, and compliance within dynamic organizational environments. A highly skilled professional with expertise in data analysis and interpretation, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and SAP Success Factors. Demonstrates strong knowledge of Ghana Tax Laws and Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651), complemented by effective communication skills and results-oriented approach. Adept at applying logical reasoning to complex problems, ensuring meticulous attention to detail. Career goals include leveraging extensive HR systems knowledge to drive organisational success while fostering collaborative team environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Human Capital Officer- Payroll and Talent Management
AECI Ghana Ltd (Bogoso)
Bogoso
03.2021 - 01.2026
- Managed payroll for over 200 employees in coordination with Human Capital shared Services in Headquarters, ensuring 100% accuracy and compliance with statutory requirements.
- Administer employee benefits in accordance with collective agreements to ensure compliance and fairness.
- Collaborated with HR leadership to create comprehensive talent management strategies, focusing on improving succession planning and facilitating employee development initiatives.
- Developed and reviewed HR policies to ensure compliance with evolving Ghana labour law and alignment with AECI Group standards.
- Facilitated performance management implementation to achieve 90% goal setting compliance across departments by providing guidance to line managers and employees.
- Facilitated recruitment of top talent by implementing best practice shortlisting, interview, and selection techniques.
- Assisted in drafting contract and offer letters for new hires.
Supported preparation of letters for promotions, transfers, and terminations.
Contributed to the creation of various memos and correspondence. - Facilitated recruitment and management of national service personnel and interns to ensure effective workforce development.
- Coordinated documentation for immigration permits, ensuring adherence to statutory requirements and minimising potential liabilities for the company.
- Ensure preparation of statutory reporting requirements on expatriates aligns with legal regulations, including immigration returns and notifications for visitors.
- Process workmen compensation, group disability and life insurance claims to ensure timely support for affected individuals.
- Administered cedar pension and provident fund schemes for all employees to ensure compliance and enhance employee satisfaction.
- Support HR audits by maintaining up-to-date files, supplying required information and responding to queries to promote effective closure..
- Interpreted HR policies, collective agreements, and conditions of service to ensure consistent application among line managers and employees.
- Administer effective leave management by delivering periodic updates on employee leave balances to line managers and heads of department for timely action.
- Facilitated organisational change initiatives to enhance human capital transformation from headquarters.
- Produced detailed reports on area of work to support effective management decision making.
- Support corporate social responsibility initiatives to foster a positive organisational impact and enhance employee morale.
- Facilitated effective union negotiations by providing support to training and employee relations superintendent in his absence.
Oversaw employee induction programmes to ensure comprehensive onboarding for new hires.
Managed training coordination to optimise employee development and engagement. - Facilitated disciplinary proceedings to uphold organisational standards and promote fairness.
Human Capital Officer- Payroll and Administration
AECI Ghana Ltd (Bogoso)
Bogoso
04.2011 - 02.2021
- Managed Payroll for over 230 employees using Persol Payroll system with 100% accuracy.
- Managed HRIS within Persol system to ensure efficient and accurate employee record-keeping.
- Administered employee benefits as dictated by collective agreements, facilitating smooth transitions for exiting employees.
- Assisted recruitment by shortlisting applicants.
Conducted and marked attitude tests.
Scheduled interviews and pre-employment medicals. - Developed and implemented HR policies to ensure compliance with evolving requirements of Ghana labour law and AECI Group standards..
- Facilitated implementation of performance management system by guiding line managers and employees.
- Processing of Immigration permits for expatriates and other statutory requirements.
- Prepared comprehensive statutory reporting requirements for expatriates, ensuring compliance with immigration returns, mincom notifications, and visitor documentation.
- Processed workmen compensation group disability and life insurance claims efficiently..
- Administer cedar pension and provident fund schemes for employees to ensure financial security and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assisted in drafting contract and offer letters for new hires.
Supported the preparation of letters for promotions, transfers, and terminations.
Contributed to the creation of various memos and correspondence. - Support in HR Audits by providing required information and responding to queries to ensure closure of actions.
- Interprets HR policies, collective agreements, and conditions of service for line managers and employees to ensure consistent application across the organisation..
- Administer effective leave management by capturing and maintaining a detailed database on employee leave, ensuring timely communication of monthly leave balances to line managers and heads of department for necessary action.
- Spearhead corporate social responsibility initiatives that foster community engagement and sustainable practices.
- Relieving the Training & Employee Relations Superintendent in Union Negotiations, conducting inductions and coordinating training when he is on leave.
- Representing the HR Manager in disciplinary procedures.
Human Resource Assistant
AEL Mining Services Ltd (Bogoso)
Bogoso
08.2010 - 03.2011
- Updated employee records on HRIS systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Assisted in maintaining the Persol system and other HR databases to support HR processes.
Facilitated the timely entry of employee information to streamline HR operations. - Processed salaries for contract employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Assisted in recruitment by shortlisting applicants.
Conducted and marked attitude tests.
Scheduled interviews and pre-employment medicals. - Draft memos and letters to facilitate promotions, transfers, and terminations.
- Process exit benefits in alignment with established company policies, ensuring seamless transitions for departing employees.
- Assist in processing Immigration permits for expatriates and other statutory requirements.
- Facilitate coordination of training and development initiatives.
- Produced comprehensive reports on area of work to facilitate informed management decision-making.
- Executed duties as secretary and document controller, ensuring efficient management of organisational documentation.
National Service Personnel
AEL Mining Services Ltd (Bogoso)
Bogoso
09.2009 - 08.2010
- Managed company's private health insurance programme for employees and dependents.
- Preparing and processing salaries for contract employees.
- Assist in recruitment and selection process by inviting and scheduling shortlisted applicants for interviews.
- Oversaw supervision and evaluation of aptitude tests while coordinating induction processes.
- Coordinated and arranged pre-employment medical examinations for new employees to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Drafted comprehensive letters and memos for review and approval by HR manager.
- Facilitated administrative support to enhance operational efficiency.
- Facilitated efficient HR records management system to support organisational effectiveness.
- Assisted in making hotel bookings for team members.
Coordinated training sessions and meetings effectively.
Supported logistics for travel arrangements.
Education
Master of Business and Technology Management (MBTM) - Strategic Human Resource Management
University of Mines and Technology
Tarkwa 07.2019 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi 08.2005 - 05.2009
Diploma Human Resource Management - Single Subject
Institute of Commercial Management (ICM) UK
UKSkills
- Effective communication skills
- Team player
- Results oriented
- Logical reasoning and self-starter
- Attentive to detail and methodical
- Able to analyze and interpret data
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong knowledge in Persol Systems (Payroll and HR) and proficiency in SAP Success Factors
- Strong understanding of Ghana Tax Laws
- In-depth knowledge, understanding and application of Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651), Workmen’s Compensation Law 19847 (PNDCL 187); National Pensions Act, 2008 (Act 766) among others
Certification
- Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management Ghana Member (MCIHRM3192)
- Foundation Management Development Program Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), South Africa August 2024
- Certified Data Protection Supervisor May 2024 Data Protection Commission
- Professional in Human Resources HR Certification Institute Jan 2015
REFERENCES
- Frank, Boateng, Dept. Management Studies, Fboateng@umat.edu.gh, 0242787877, University of Mines and Technology (UMaT)
- Fafa, Adinyira, Former HR Manager, adinyiraf@yahoo.co.uk, 0244324447, AEL Mining Services Ltd
- Hannah, Heloo, Human Capital Manager, Hannah.Heloo@aeciworld.com, 0544 336350, AECI Ghana Ltd
SEMINAR AND CONFERENCES ATTENDED
- 5th Women in Human Resource Conference Organized by: Ghana Employers Association 22-23 May 2019
- Project Management Proficiency Organized by: University Of Mines and Technology 25 Aug 2019
- Payroll Management Training Organized by: KPMG 28 February 2017
- Microsoft Office – Excel Tools for Accountant Organized by: Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana 17-18 July 2013
- Seminar on Effective People Management for Human Resource Officers Organized By: Ghana Employers Association 23-25 March 2011
- Introduction to Labour Act, 651 and Workmen Compensation Law 1987 Organized By: Municipal Labour Department 22-24 July 2011
Timeline
Human Capital Officer- Payroll and Talent Management
AECI Ghana Ltd (Bogoso)
03.2021 - 01.2026
Master of Business and Technology Management (MBTM) - Strategic Human Resource Management
University of Mines and Technology
07.2019 - 02.2023
Human Capital Officer- Payroll and Administration
AECI Ghana Ltd (Bogoso)
04.2011 - 02.2021
Human Resource Assistant
AEL Mining Services Ltd (Bogoso)
08.2010 - 03.2011
National Service Personnel
AEL Mining Services Ltd (Bogoso)
09.2009 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
08.2005 - 05.2009
Diploma Human Resource Management - Single Subject
Institute of Commercial Management (ICM) UK