Job
Summary
The Junior
HR Consultant will play a key role in executing and implementing HR
advisory projects for client organisations. This role is ideal for
professionals with some experience in HR consulting, advisory services or with a
good generalist background, or those seeking to build a career in this field.
The successful candidate will work in the consulting team, ensuring best
practices, compliance, and strategic HR interventions for OML Africa’s clients. As a Junior Human Resources Consultant, you will work closely with
senior HR professionals to help design and implement HR strategies that align
with our client’s goals. This role offers the opportunity to learn and develop
skills in various HR functions, including employee engagement, performance
management, change management, compliance, etc.
Key
Responsibilities
· Research
and Data Analysis: Conduct
thorough research on industry trends, market data, and client information to
support consulting projects.
· Conduct
research and analysis on best practices and emerging regulations and practices to enhance advisory
services.
· Client
Interaction: Assist
in client meetings, take notes, and ensure that all client needs are documented
and addressed.
· Support
in liaising with clients concerning project deliverables via presentations,
meetings, reports, etc.
· Report
Preparation: Help
in drafting reports and presentations that communicate findings, insights, and
recommendations to clients.
· Project
Support: Collaborate
with senior consultants on various projects, providing analytical support and
contributing ideas.
· Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining
information files and processing paperwork, providing support across the
consulting portfolio.
· Assist
in putting together work plans and tracking the progress of projects.
· Assist
in executing HR advisory projects, including HR audits, HR documentations,
policy development (drafting, reviewing), and organisational change management
initiatives.
· Collaborate
with senior consultants to develop customised HR solutions for clients
· Assist
in all functions of Human Resource management projects for clients.
· Perform
any other HR-related duties assigned to support advisory projects and internal
HR initiatives.
· Process
Improvement: Identify
areas for process enhancement within client operations and contribute to
developing solutions.
· Assist
in putting proposals together for advisory contracts and projects.
· Documentation
Management: Maintain
and organise project documentation accurately and client files to ensure smooth
project execution.
· Stakeholder
Communication: Assist
in preparing communication materials for stakeholders, ensuring clear messaging
and alignment with project goals.
· Hold
briefings and presentations with clients and stakeholders
· Continuous
Learning: Stay
updated on industry best practices and emerging trends to enhance consulting
capabilities.
· Provide
support with Talent acquisition projects.
· Participate
in HR training and capacity-building programs for client organisations.
· Support
in other areas of the business as required
Requirements
Qualifications
& Experience
· A
Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a
related field.
· 1-3
years of experience in HR consultancy, or a generalist HR officer role.
· Experience in an
international/multicultural environment is an advantage
· Experience with HR CRM platforms;
· Exposure
to HR projects, compliance, and HR practice across at least 3 – 5 key
industries is an advantage.
· Strong
understanding of labour laws and HR best practices in Ghana and Africa is an
advantage.
· Experience
working in a consultancy or client-facing HR role is desirable but not
mandatory.
Key skills and competencies
· Strong analytical and problem-solving
skills
· Strong numerical aptitude and attention
to detail
· Detail-oriented
with strong organisational skills
· Working knowledge of relevant legal
regulations
· Good written and verbal communication and
negotiation skills
· Self-motivated and keen to add impact
· Accustomed to multitasking and meeting
tight deadlines
· Work both independently and in a team-oriented,
collaborative environment
· Prioritise and plan work activities to
use time efficiently
· Organisation skills, accuracy and
thoroughness, ability to monitor work for quality
· Approachability, energy, and enthusiasm
to motivate and engage others
· Fluency in English & Fluency in
French is a strong plus
· High
level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
· Confident
with the ability to use own initiative
· Ability
to handle multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal
abilities.
· Proficiency
in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field
- 1-3 years of experience in HR consultancy or a generalist HR officer role
- Experience in an international or multicultural environment
- Experience with HR CRM platforms
- Exposure to HR projects, compliance, and HR practices across 3-5 key industries
- Strong understanding of labor laws and HR best practices in Ghana and Africa
- Experience working in a consultancy or client-facing HR role
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
- Working knowledge of relevant legal regulations
- Good written and verbal communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Fluency in English
- Fluency in French
- High professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
What We Do
OML Africa is an international Human Resource management consultancy based in Ghana, specializing in delivering tailored HR solutions such as HR advisory, outsourcing, talent acquisition, and organizational development to help businesses optimize their workforce.
