Joshua Asiamah Boafo, SHRM-SCP

Lead a company-wide HR transformation initiative focused on aligning human capital strategies with business objectives. Conduct employee satisfaction surveys and focus group discussions to enhance engagement. Oversee job analysis and competency framework development to ensure role clarity and strategic alignment. Develop job profiles and an authority matrix to streamline decision-making and accountability. Design and implement a performance management system with KPIs, appraisal processes, and policy documentation. Draft and roll out HR policies Lead job evaluation and salary grading systems to ensure fairness and competitiveness. Conduct training needs analysis and implement targeted development programs for technical and leadership skills. Design succession and retirement transition plans to ensure business continuity. Develop a localization strategy to identify and prepare local talent for strategic roles.

As Chief People Officer, I lead the company’s people strategy to support operational excellence, workforce stability, and sustainable growth across furniture and mattress manufacturing operations. I partner with the executive team to align human capital strategy with business objectives, ensuring a safe, productive, and engaged workforce across plants, offices, and supply chain operations.

Set up the Human Resource and Administration Department. The Department is responsible for: Human Resource Operations, Training & Development, Procurement & Stores, Estates & Maintenance, Records Management, Transport, Security and Cleaning.

Responsible for overall human resources generalist functions for Lambert's country office in Ghana and strategic HR partner to all project managers for the execution of various MEP projects in Ghana.

Manages a department of eight employees and total staff of over one thousand two hundred (1200) outsourced staffs in Ghana Bauxite Company, Total Petroleum, Oando Ghana Ltd, Cargill, Graphic Communication Group, Qualiplast Ltd, Air L’iquide and Ghana Commercial Bank. Handle our clients request in areas of Recruitment, Outsourcing, Training, and Industrial Relations – Collective bargaining. Key Results:  Played a key role in ensuring the successful placement of candidates to our clients such as Cargill, Total Ghana Ltd, etc. Structured and implemented programs and policies in the areas of training, compensation structures, benefits packages, incentives and new-employee orientation.  Brought workers’ compensation program into full compliance. Instituted preferred providers list and trained managers and associates on procedures to follow in case of injury.  Wrote employee manual covering issues including disciplinary procedures, code of conduct, policy and benefits information.  Introduced company’s first formal performance review program, creating a flexible and well-received tool that was later adopted company-wide.  Revised job descriptions across all levels. “Shadowed” and interviewed employees to construct an accurate picture of the duties and skills required for each position.  Recruited suitable candidates for vacancies generated by client organizations.  Managed the entire recruitment process after training, including sourcing vacancies and candidates, matching candidates to vacancies, and referring candidates to clients.  Canvassed employers by telephone to establish new contacts and their recruitment requirements.  Build, managed, and developed client relationships through face-to-face meetings and regular contact.  Sourced the best candidates through effective advertising and marketing using headhunting, cold calling, networking, advertising, websites, etc.  Screened and interviewed candidates and assesses their needs

• Matched candidates to vacancies and refers them to clients. • Served as a liaison for both client and candidate through the interview process from initial referral to offer negotiation. • Kept records of selection and assignment of personnel in office that recruits workers from civil service register • Mailed announcements of examinations and blank application forms in response to requests

 Responsible for all human resource activities to include employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, and training and development.  Interview job applicants; review application/resume; evaluate applicant skills and make recommendations regarding applicant's qualifications.  Develop and maintain relationship with employment agencies and other recruitment sources.  Prepare and maintain company salary structure, job documentation, and job evaluation systems.  Prepare, process and distribute payroll.  Design and conduct new employee orientations.  Administer and explain benefits to employees, serve as liaison between employees and insurance carriers.  Provide advice, assistance and follow-up on company policies, procedures, and documentation.  Coordinate the resolution of specific policy-related and procedural problems and inquiries.  Recommend, develop and maintain human resource data bases and manual filing systems

Sociology Major