Talent Acquisition Specialist

JOB OVERVIEWThe Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for delivering full-cycle recruitment services for all mine-site positions, ensuring compliance with Ghanaian labor regulations, local community employment commitments, and company standards. This role partners closely with departmental leaders (Mining, Processing, Maintenance, Geology, HSE, IT, Finance, Supply Chain, Community Affairs) to attract, assess, and onboard high-quality talent while supporting local employment and skills development goals.RESPONSIBILITIESRecruitment & Talent Sourcing Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for mine-site roles (skilled trades, technical, supervisory and professional). Proactively source candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, mining networks, universities, community databases, and internal referrals. Drive local talent sourcing in alignment with Ghana Minerals Commission localisation and community recruitment requirements. Build and maintain pipelines for hard-to-fill roles. Screening & Selection Conduct screening calls, design competency-based interview guides, coordinate panel interviews. Facilitate technical tests, psychometric assessments, and practical evaluations where required. Ensure fair and transparent recruitment processes for local community applicants. Compliance & Governance Ensure recruitment activities comply with the Ghana Labor Act, Minerals Commission localisation plans, and company's HR policies. Ensure all hires meet mandatory medical, security, and background verification requirements. Maintain accurate recruitment record-keeping for audits and reporting. Stakeholder Management Work closely with Site HR, Community Relations, Training & Development, and HODs to support talent needs. Engage with local community leaders and employment committees on community recruitment processes. Partner with training departments to identify skills gaps and support training interventions. Onboarding & Mobilization Coordinate onboarding logistics (medical fitness, inductions, accommodation, rotations, PPE issue, site access). Deliver site-specific orientation programs in collaboration with HSE and HR teams. Track new hire performance during probation period and support integration into teams. Data & Reporting Maintain recruitment dashboards, vacancy trackers, and weekly/monthly reports. Analyze recruitment metrics: time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source-of-hire, localisation progress, community hires, turnover trends. Recommend process improvements and workforce planning insights. Requirements Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology or related field. 5+ years’ experience in Talent Acquisition within the mining industry Exposure to a remote mining environment, including daily interaction with operational areas. Experience recruiting for remote site operations or similar high-volume technical environments. Experience in resourcing passive candidates on external recruitment platforms. Strong knowledge of Ghanaian labor laws and localization requirements. Proficiency with SAP SuccessFactors SKILLS AND QUALITIES Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment. Strong organizational and planning skills. High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism. Proactive sourcing capability with strong networking ability. Understanding of mining operational roles and competencies. Ability to work on a remote mine-site