Joseph Adza-Torgbor, Head of Human Resource

Joseph Adza-Torgbor

Head of Human Resource

Accra Institute of Technology (a private university)

Location
Ghana
Education
Master's degree, Occupational Safety and Health Risk Management
Experience
14 years, 6 Months

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Total years of experience :14 years, 6 Months

Head of Human Resource at Accra Institute of Technology (a private university)
  • Ghana
  • My current job since September 2012

Play a lead role in developing, planning, and implementing human resources policies, procedures, and best practices in line with University policy
Co-ordinate and manage the arrangements as required for the recruitment and selection of staff (both academic and administration) including participation in interviews as appropriate
Consult with managers and supervisors on writing and developing job descriptions to meet staffing needs.
Assist employees in addressing questions or issues regarding benefits, time reporting, or leave issues in consultation with appropriate specialists in the applicable University central offices
Oversee and manage employee separations within the work unit and coordinate applicable employee exit activities
Provide consultation on salary administration and recommend appropriate salary actions
Conduct employee misconduct investigations independently and in partnership with applicable University central offices as appropriate.
Assure that key benefits and payroll information is appropriately disseminated within the work unit when requested by University central offices.
Provide oversight of time reporting practices and business processes within the University to assure accuracy and timeliness
Collaborate with University Central Offices in implementing new business processes within the unit and suggest opportunities for improvement or change.
Actively participate in University-level committees or working groups focused on HR service delivery, business systems, and business process improvement.
Assure that HR transactions are processed in a timely and accurate manner in the work unit with attention to data integrity
Provide supervision and oversight of assigned HR and administrative support staff including hiring, coaching, training, work assignments, and managing performance.

Weekend Engineering School Coordinator at Accra Institute of Technology
  • Ghana
  • My current job since January 2014

Accra Institute of Technology (a private university)
1. Advises students, faculty, and staff on a variety of issues related to assigned academic programmatic area; evaluates students and/or applicants to determine program progress, program adherence, and/or other related issues; and maintains related student files

2. Provides information to students, parents, school liaisons, and/or other applicable individuals regarding available courses, programs, registration processes, and/or other related areas

3. Analyzes a variety of complex data and information, including student database information; summarize findings in reports

4. Coordinates the implementation and evaluation of program goals, objectives, activities, and strategic initiatives; assesses consequences and outcomes of program initiatives

5. Develops and maintains internal and external relationships; participates in/on a variety of meetings, committees, task forces, and/or other related groups to communicate information regarding services, programs, areas of opportunity, and/or other information; represents assigned academic area on committees, advocacy groups, and/or other related groups.

6. Supervise staff including: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.

7. Monitor and administer a budget by submitting justifications for budget items, and monitoring program expenditures

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER at Vodafone Ghan
  • Ghana
  • May 2011 to January 2012

1. Corporate Sales Representative for Data Package, Wireless Devices, USB Modem, and Mobile Voice Postpaid-Prepaid Hybrid Services.
2. Provide management various monthly reports; margins, back log, lost orders
3. Provides business development related coaching and training to clients of all levels

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER at Vantage Press
  • Ghana
  • January 2009 to January 2011

Reviewed, corrected, and updated employee files as required
Participate in the interviewing process and assists in the scheduling of interviews.
Coordinate with all departments to assist in identifying staffing needs

Education

Master's degree, Occupational Safety and Health Risk Management
  • at Open University of Malaysi
  • August 2015

Education

Bachelor's degree, HR Option
  • at All Nations University
  • August 2007

EDUCATION

Specialties & Skills

HR Management
General Administration
Occupational Safety
Occupational Health
Academic Administration
ACADEMIC
ADMINISTRACIÓN DE BENEFICIOS
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
BUSINESS PROCESS
BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
COACHING
CONSULTING
DELIVERY
STAFFING

Languages

English
Expert

Hobbies

  • Reading