HR & Compliance Manager

People And Partners Group Company Limited

Job Location:

Accra - Ghana

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 5years

Posted on: 06-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role Overview

The HR & Compliance Manager will serve as the backbone of our HR-as-a-Service practice combining legal expertise HR systems leadership and client advisory capability to deliver seamless employment compliance and HR operations for multiple organizations across Africa.

This individual is not just an executor but a builder someone who can design implement and continuously refine HR and compliance frameworks that meet both Ghanaian and multi-country standards. They will manage cross-functional dependencies mentor internal teams and confidently advise C-suite executives ensuring our clients experience world-class HR governance zero compliance risk and transparent service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

A. Internal Leadership & Operational Management

Lead HR and compliance operations across internal and client-facing teams.

Manage cross-functional collaboration between Recruitment Finance and Legal to ensure cohesive service delivery.

Train mentor and develop operational team members on HR processes legal compliance and client service excellence.

Design and document HR and compliance processes from the ground up including employee lifecycle management payroll frameworks and compliance dashboards.

Implement quality control mechanisms and ensure all HR documentation meets legal and brand standards.

Oversee internal HR functions including policy development employee engagement and staff welfare management.

B. Legal & Regulatory Compliance

Ensure total compliance with the Ghana Labour Act SSNIT GRA NHIA Data Protection Act and other statutory frameworks.

Advise clients on employment contracts terminations disputes and labor inspections.

Coordinate with external legal counsel for risk management dispute resolution and contract review.

Manage relationships with government agencies (Labour Department SSNIT GRA Immigration etc.) to facilitate compliance and licensing.

Conduct periodic compliance audits and issue detailed reports with recommendations for corrective action.

C. Payroll Benefits & EOR (Employer of Record) Management

Manage end-to-end EOR operations from onboarding to offboarding ensuring adherence to local labor laws and client SLAs.

Oversee payroll processing ensuring accuracy confidentiality and statutory payment compliance.

Administer statutory and private benefits (SSNIT Tier 2/3 health insurance etc.) and manage vendor partnerships with insurance and benefits providers.

Handle employee dispute resolution and disciplinary processes in accordance with the law and internal frameworks.

D. Client Advisory & Relationship Management

Serve as a strategic HR and compliance advisor to client leadership including C-suite executives and global founders.

Provide proactive structured communication to clients with a no surprises rule consistent updates issue tracking and risk reporting.

Present compliance summaries audit findings and HR recommendations during client review meetings.

Build and maintain strong relationships with client legal finance and operations leads to align on service outcomes.

Represent the company professionally in client interactions across Europe and Africa positioning the HR-as-a- Service function as a trusted strategic partner.

E. Technology & Data Governance

Utilize HR information systems and reporting tools for payroll compliance tracking and performance analytics.

Drive automation and process efficiency in HR service delivery.

Ensure strict compliance with data privacy regulations and secure handling of all employee and client data

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Law (LLB) Human Resource Management or a related field.

Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in HR compliance or legal advisory roles ideally within a consulting EOR or multi-country HR environment.

Proven expertise in the Ghana Labour Act and familiarity with labor frameworks across Nigeria Kenya Tanzania and Côte dIvoire.

Demonstrated success building HR and compliance processes from scratch with a founders mindset.

Experience managing payroll benefits and compliance reporting across multiple client accounts.

Professional certification preferred (IHRMP SHRM CIPD or equivalent).

Key Skills & Competencies

Deep knowledge of HR governance and employment law.

Proven C-suite advisory and stakeholder management capability.

Strong leadership and team development skills.

Exceptional communication written verbal and presentation.

Analytical and detail-oriented with process optimization experience.

Tech-savvy and comfortable with HRIS and compliance tools.

High integrity discretion and client service orientation.

Role OverviewThe HR & Compliance Manager will serve as the backbone of our HR-as-a-Service practice combining legal expertise HR systems leadership and client advisory capability to deliver seamless employment compliance and HR operations for multiple organizations across Africa.This individual is n...