Lydia Atta Owusu
NEWARK,NJ
Summary
Dynamic HR professional with proven expertise in HR policies implementation and teamwork, honed at Continuity Health Care Services (United Kingdom). Excelled in streamlining recruitment, enhancing diversity, and fostering employee relations, significantly improving workplace culture. Skilled in benefits administration and organizational development, with a knack for driving employee engagement and retention.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant HR Officer
Continuity Health Care Services
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Streamlined recruitment processes for faster candidate selection and onboarding.
- Implemented performance management systems for better employee evaluation and growth opportunities.
- Provided support during organizational restructuring, maintaining a smooth transition for affected staff members.
- Monitored employee attendance and addressed any issues related to timekeeping or absence management effectively.
- Supported diversity initiatives through targeted recruitment efforts creating an inclusive workplace culture.
- Maintained open lines of communication between employees and management, promoting a healthy work environment.
- Handled internal investigations related to workplace grievances professionally maintaining confidentiality throughout the process.
- Collaborated with department managers to establish appropriate staffing levels and job requirements.
- Organized training programs for skill development, increasing overall workforce competence.
- Assisted in developing succession planning strategies resulting in efficient leadership transitions.
- Coordinated new hire onboarding, completing background checks and reference checks to complete screenings.
- Administered benefit programs including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies effectively catered to employee needs.
Audit Assistant
Petroleum Commission Ghana
09.2017 - 11.2019
- Reviewed general ledger transactions to identify errors or irregular entries.
- Assessed financial statements and records.
- Supported senior auditors in the preparation of detailed reports for management, outlining key findings and areas for improvement.
- Completed audits in accordance with regulations and procedures.
Intern
Phoenix Insurance Ghana
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
Education
Master Of Science - International Business With Human ResourceManagent
Ulster University
United Kingdom- Birmingham07.2024
Bachelor Of Business Administration - Accounting
All Nations University
Ghana11.2016
Skills
- HR policies implementation
- Job descriptions
- Onboarding coordination
- Diversity and inclusion
- Employee relations
- Organizational development
- Benefits administration
- Employee retention
- Recruitment management
- Workforce planning
- Succession planning
- Compensation analysis
- Labor law compliance
- Employee engagement
- HRIS management
- Quality assurance
- Document management
- Performance evaluation
- Report writing
- Records management
- Talent management
- Records maintenance
- Recruitment
- Career development
- Data analyzing
- Candidate interviews
- Strength reporting
- HR policies expertise
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Assistant HR Officer
Continuity Health Care Services
02.2021 - 02.2023
Audit Assistant
Petroleum Commission Ghana
09.2017 - 11.2019
Intern
Phoenix Insurance Ghana
06.2016 - 09.2016
Master Of Science - International Business With Human ResourceManagent
Ulster University
Bachelor Of Business Administration - Accounting
All Nations University
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