Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) – Full Time
Location: Tema, Ghana
Application Deadline: 30 May 2026
Company Profile
At Barry Callebaut Group, we are transforming the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, we shape the future of food by working across the entire value chain—from cocoa sourcing to finished chocolate solutions.
We are a business-to-business organisation serving the global food sector with a clear purpose: doing well by doing good. We reinvest in the communities where we operate and remain firmly committed to building a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future.
Headquartered in Zurich, we employ over 12,000 passionate people across more than 40 countries. We value collaboration, responsibility, and innovation, and we continue to grow by attracting talented individuals who want to make a meaningful impact.
Role Purpose
You will lead end-to-end recruitment activities for Barry Callebaut in Ghana, ensuring the organisation attracts, selects, and hires top talent efficiently and fairly. You will create a positive, inclusive, and welcoming candidate experience while acting as a strong ambassador for the company brand.
Key Responsibilities
You will:
- Partner with hiring managers to define workforce needs, job requirements, and selection criteria
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, assessments, reference checks, and offer management
- Build and maintain strong talent pipelines, including engagement with passive candidates
- Promote employer branding initiatives and represent the organisation at career fairs, campus events, and recruitment forums
- Develop and update accurate job descriptions and structured interview guides
- Maintain accurate and timely recruitment data in ATS and HR systems (including SuccessFactors)
- Ensure a professional, transparent, and engaging candidate experience at every stage
- Act as a trusted advisor and brand ambassador throughout the hiring process
About You
You bring:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Economics, or a related field
- At least 2 years’ in-house recruitment or talent acquisition experience, ideally within an international organisation
- Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and talent attraction strategies
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive mindset with resilience and adaptability
- Advanced proficiency in English and strong MS Office skills
- Experience with HR systems such as SuccessFactors (an advantage)
- Certification in psychometric or talent assessments (an added advantage)
What We Offer
You will join a purpose-driven organisation where your work directly contributes to building a more sustainable cocoa and chocolate industry. You will work in a collaborative environment that values inclusion, growth, and continuous improvement.
How to Apply
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