Company description
EON Engineering Solutions is a leading engineering and construction company, specialized in execution of civil engineering, marine engineering, and ad hoc construction projects.
EON company’s directors and key personnel has more than 25 years of experience, who bring on board an extensive knowledge and understanding of the business environment and market needs in West Africa, and Ghana in particular.
In addition, the company has an extensive network of leading strategic business partners to join forces with, when necessary.
Description and requirements
The duties integrate:
(a) rapid workforce growth,
(b) phased roll-out of Priority ERP’s HR module plus interim Monday.com workflows, and
(c) strict compliance with Ghana’s Labour Act 651 and expatriate‐permit rules
Position Overview:
Title: HR Manager Reporting to : Chief Financial Officer
Location: Head Office, Accra, combined with travel to construction sites across Ghana
Workforce Scope (2025-26): 100 – 300 total employees (varies), both laborers and contract and permanent workers and 15+ expatriates (scenario will be validated quarterly).
Mission:
1. Establish and lead a full HR function from scratch, deploying Priority ERP HR and Monday.com onboarding workflows, creating dual-currency pay architecture, and lowering construction-industry turnover through a strong safety-centric culture. Key Responsibilities
• HRIS Implementation Lead phased roll-out of Priority ERP HR (employee records & payroll → performance & analytics). ERP system is yet to be implemented but an advantage will be given to someone who dealt with ERP systems.
• HR Infrastructure & Policy Draft and publish bilingual Employee Handbook, employment contracts and SOPs aligned with Ghana Labour Act 651 (2003).
2. Integrate Monday.com’s New-Employee Onboarding board as a temporary bridge and later via API.
3. Various workers Acquisition & On-Boarding Own end-to-end recruiting for labour, engineers, professional staff, both independently through tools we have and partnering with an external agency.
4. Compensation, Benefits policy
5. Work-Permit & Expatriate assistance 6. HR Analytics & Reporting Building data base and allowing department statistics for all HR issues.
Must have atleast, a Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin or Organisational Psychology
Certificates in HR related courses
Positive attitude – MUST
Team Player – MUST
Minimum 3-5 years’ HR leadership in construction, infrastructure or heavy industry, including expatriate workforce management - MUST
Demonstrated ERP/HRIS rollout experience (Priority, SAP, Workday or similar).
Expert knowledge of Ghanaian labour law and immigration processes.
Fluent English; advanced Excel / data-visualisation skills; SHRM-CP, CIPD Level 5 or higher preferred.
Working 6 days a week
Visit sites occasionally (anywhere the company is working at)