Human Resources Manager

International Justice Mission is currently hiring for the position of Human Resources Manager. Apply early Human Resources Manager Details Who We Are International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable. We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve. IJM Ghana partners with Ghanaian government agencies to tackle human trafficking by rescuing victims, ensuring perpetrator accountability, restoring survivors to safety and strength, and supporting public justice actors to strengthen systems that protect the vulnerable. The Need For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM?s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking The HR Manager is responsible for cultivating a healthy, high-performing, mission-driven workplace by leading the organization’s people strategy and overseeing key operational support services. The role ensures employees are recruited, developed, cared for, and equipped to thrive while ensuring efficient administration, workplace operations, and employee services that enable programme excellence. The HR Manager serves as a trusted advisor to the Director, West Africa Program and Leadership Team on organisational culture, talent management, performance, employee engagement, and organisational effectiveness. This a full-time position and require occasional travels. This position is based in Accra, Ghana and reports to Director, West Africa Program and Regional Human Resource Business Partner. Responsibilities Build and maintain an engaged, healthy, and high-performing team by coaching supervisors, developing future leaders, and promoting accountability across functions; Foster collaboration and continuous improvement across departments to strengthen organisational effectiveness and support achievement of strategic objectives; Support the IT and administration functions of the office and lead operational excellence across all support services; Collaborate with the Safety & Security Manager on employee-related safety, security, and business continuity matters; Lead the implementation of the Ghana People Strategy by aligning people initiatives with organisational priorities and workforce needs; Advise the Director, West Africa Program and Leadership Team on organisational health, workforce effectiveness, change management, and culture initiatives to support organisational success; Serve as a member of the Ghana Leadership Team and contribute to Ghana strategy, workforce planning, budget development, risk management, safeguarding culture, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, and organisational health; Contribute to administrative strategy and promote the effective implementation of organisational policies, standards, and procedures; Identify employee and leadership learning needs and coordinate development initiatives that strengthen individual and organisational capability; Support career development and leadership growth through coaching, development opportunities, and leadership programmes; Facilitate leadership development initiatives that equip managers to effectively lead teams and manage performance; Interpret and implement people-related policies and procedures to ensure compliance, consistency, and effective people management practices across the organisation; Provide guidance and coaching to managers on policy application, employee relations matters, and people management best practices; Manage performance review processes and maintain accurate employee records, workforce information, and people-related documentation to support organisational decision-making; Support workforce planning and organisational effectiveness through the collection, management, and analysis of relevant people data and engagement information; Oversee office administration, reception, facilities management, travel coordination, office assets, procurement coordination, and records management to ensure efficient workplace operations; Ensure IT and administrative systems, processes, and employee support services are efficient, customer-focused, and responsive to organisational needs; Lead recruitment processes, workforce planning, succession planning, and onboarding activities to attract, integrate, and retain talented employees; Manage employee relations matters, workplace investigations, staff wellbeing initiatives, recognition programmes, and policy interpretation to foster a healthy work environment; Coordinate with IT staff or outsourced service providers to facilitate employee onboarding and offboarding, equipment allocation, software licensing, helpdesk support, and business continuity planning; and Support a healthy organisational culture through participation in and promotion of IJM organisational rhythms, values, and culture-building initiatives. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Organisational Psychology, Business Administration, or another relevant field, required; Between 7 to10 years of Human Resources experience, including at least 3 years in a people management or a HR leadership role; Strong knowledge of the Ghana Labour Act and HR regulatory requirements; Demonstrated experience in organisational development, change management, talent management and leadership coaching; Professional HR certification (CIPD, SHRM, HRCI, CHRP or equivalent) and/or a Master’s degree preferred; Experience working with an international NGO is required and experience supporting faith-based organisations is an advantage; Experience working in multicultural and international environments; Demonstrated skills in strategic planning and management for results; Experience creating and implementing HR policies and processes; Demonstrated expertise in Strategic Human Resource Management; Experience in Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning; Experience in Performance and Talent Management; Strong knowledge of Employee Relations and Employment Law; Demonstrated expertise in Organisational Development and Change Management; and Ability to leverage HR Analytics and Business Acumen to support organisational decision-making. Critical Qualities: Mature Christian Faith; Servant Leadership; Emotional Intelligence and Coaching Ability; Strategic Thinking and Sound Judgement; Communication and Courageous Conversations; Collaboration and Relationship Building; Integrity and Accountability; and Resilience, Adaptability, and Cultural Sensitivity. Application Process Please submit Resume/CV, Cover Letter, and Statement of Faith* in one document to ghanarecruiting@ijm.org with HR Manager, IJM Ghana in the subject line by 4th September 2026. Your cover letter should address all the requirements outlined in the job advert. Applicants must have legal rights to work in Ghana. This role does not provide relocation and immigration support. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. *What is a statement of faith? A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document which should not more than a page, and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship. What does IJM have to offer? IJM offers competitive salary within industry standard, as well as other benefits such as medical insurance and a staff care package. IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidate?s value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes. IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract. Tagged as: Anti-Corruption , Director Level , Rule of Law , Survivors of GBV