Senior Assistant Registrar (Human Resource) (Full-Time)

Location: Navrongo, Ghana

Company Profile

The University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) is a public institution committed to excellence in higher education through innovation, research, practical learning, and community engagement. The University promotes professionalism, integrity, and effective people management practices while creating an environment where employees can thrive and contribute to institutional success.

We invite applications from experienced, strategic, and people-focused professionals for the position of Senior Assistant Registrar (Human Resource). The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening human resource operations, supporting effective workforce management, and promoting a positive employee experience across the University.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end recruitment and selection process, including job advertising, candidate screening, shortlisting, interviews, selection, and staff onboarding.
• Process staff appointments, confirmations, promotions, transfers, secondments, and separations in accordance with University statutes, policies, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date personnel records and employee databases.
• Coordinate staff performance appraisal processes and contribute to the development and implementation of effective performance management systems.
• Manage staff discipline, grievance handling, and welfare matters while ensuring compliance with labour laws, University regulations, and conditions of service.
• Provide professional advice and guidance to Management and staff on HR policies, employment matters, staff conditions of service, and workplace practices.
• Coordinate staff training, professional development, and capacity-building programmes to support employee growth and institutional performance.
• Prepare HR reports, workforce statistics, returns, and management information for University Management and relevant regulatory bodies.
• Liaise with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, Labour Commission, and other public sector institutions on human resource matters.
• Support the continuous review and improvement of HR policies, procedures, and systems.
• Promote a positive workplace culture through effective communication, employee engagement, and professional HR practices.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Director of Human Resource Directorate, Registrar, Vice-Chancellor, or University Council.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Have been appointed as an Assistant Registrar (Human Resource) in an accredited university or comparable institution and served satisfactorily for at least four (4) years, meeting the minimum requirements for promotion to Senior Assistant Registrar; or
• Hold an M.Phil. or a two-year research Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related discipline, with at least six (6) years’ postgraduate work experience in human resource management within a university or comparable public institution at management level.

Applicants must also:

• Demonstrate strong supervisory, leadership, and human resource management capabilities.
• Possess excellent knowledge of recruitment, employee relations, performance management, labour regulations, and HR best practices.
• Have strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in HR information systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with staff at all levels.
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management, Ghana (CIHRM) or a comparable professional body will be an added advantage.

What We Offer

• A competitive remuneration package in accordance with the University’s conditions of service.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to contribute to effective people management and the continued growth of a leading public university.

Application Deadline

21 July 2026

How to Apply

1. 1. Visit www.jobs.utas.edu.gh
   2. Click on “Sign Up” to register or Enter your Email and Password to log in if you have already registered.
   3. Go through the application process by providing accurate details before submitting.

The application pack should contain the following:

Completed online application form.

An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.

The Director of Human Resource Directorate

University of Technology and Applied Sciences

P. O. Box 24, Navrongo

Upper East Region, Ghana