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RICHARD AKOMANIN BLANKSON

Tarkwa

Summary

Dynamic Human Resources leader with a proven track record at AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited and many organizations I have worked for, excelling in labor relations management and employee engagement. Expert in strategic planning and conflict resolution, I have successfully implemented HR initiatives that foster high-performance cultures and drive organizational growth.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS SUPERINTENDENT

ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI (GHANA) LIMITED
OBUASI
01.2019 - Current
  • Developed and facilitated the implementation of an integrated Labor Relations Management System that has provided managers with the tools and resources to proactively manage labor relations in line with the company’s values, labor laws, conditions of employment, human resources policies, disciplinary code, and procedures, and overseeing the appropriate handling of disciplinary matters that have established a conducive industrial relations climate.

HUMAN RESOURCE SUPERINTENDENT

BCM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
TARKWA
06.2018 - 01.2019
  • Implemented human resources programs by providing human resources services, such as talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health, and welfare benefits, training and development, records management, safety and health, succession planning, employee relations, and retention.

HUMAN RESOURCE SUPERINTENDENT

BILAL MINING SERVICES GHANA LIMITED
TAKORADI
06.2017 - 06.2018
  • Led and provided functional expertise to Bilal in setting human resource strategy and objectives that fostered a high-performance culture. Emphasized quality, productivity, goal attainment, and the development of a continuously improving, superior workforce.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

MICHELETTI & COMPANY LIMITED
ACCRA
01.2016 - 06.2017
  • I developed and supported business growth by ensuring that HR initiatives were implemented effectively, and contributed to employee engagement and productivity.

HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES

OKOMFO ANOKYE RURAL BANK LIMITED
WIAMOASE – ASHANTI
08.2015 - 12.2015
  • I aligned HR strategies with organizational goals, and fostered a high-performance culture. I supported business growth by ensuring that HR initiatives were implemented effectively, and contributed to employee engagement and productivity.

HUMAN RESOURCE & COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER

MOOLMAN MINING GHANA LIMITED
TARKWA
01.2009 - 05.2014
  • Formulated personnel policies and procedures, and was accountable for implementing and continually improving the effectiveness of existing human resource systems and processes to support the MMG Unit in achieving its operational and strategic objectives to agreed standards, primarily by leading and managing the HR Information Systems, training and development, and employee and industrial relations. Set up the Ghana site from mobilization, and decommissioned it after the contract expired.

Education

Professional Certification - Human Resource Management

Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management
Accra - Ghana
07-2024

 Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership And Organizational Development - Leadership And Organizational Development

University of Professional Studies Accra
Accra - Ghana
09-2022

Professional Certification - Industrial And Employee Relations

Chartered Institute of Personnel And Development
United Kingdom - London
01-2021

MBA - Human Resources Management

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi - Ghana
11-2018

BMS - Business Management Studies

University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast - Ghana
05-2008

Skills

  • Labor relations management
  • Employee engagement
  • Conflict resolution
  • Policy writing
  • Compliance oversight
  • Talent acquisition
  • Performance management
  • Succession planning
  • Change management
  • Strategic planning
  • Analytical thinking
  • Relationship building
  • Team leadership
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Effective communication

Affiliations

  • Dedicated and technically skilled human resources (HR) generalist with a versatile human relations skill set developed over fifteen years of progressive experience in employee relations, industrial relations, talent management, recruitment, benefits and compensation, and general administration services,

Languages

English
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
French
Beginner (A1)
A1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS SUPERINTENDENT

ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI (GHANA) LIMITED
01.2019 - Current

HUMAN RESOURCE SUPERINTENDENT

BCM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
06.2018 - 01.2019

HUMAN RESOURCE SUPERINTENDENT

BILAL MINING SERVICES GHANA LIMITED
06.2017 - 06.2018

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

MICHELETTI & COMPANY LIMITED
01.2016 - 06.2017

HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES

OKOMFO ANOKYE RURAL BANK LIMITED
08.2015 - 12.2015

HUMAN RESOURCE & COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER

MOOLMAN MINING GHANA LIMITED
01.2009 - 05.2014

Professional Certification - Human Resource Management

Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management

 Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership And Organizational Development - Leadership And Organizational Development

University of Professional Studies Accra

Professional Certification - Industrial And Employee Relations

Chartered Institute of Personnel And Development

MBA - Human Resources Management

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology

BMS - Business Management Studies

University of Cape Coast

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