Marian Appiah, SPHRi, MSc

Globally Certified Human Resources Professional | Mental Health Enthusiast | Human Resources Strategy | Performance Management | Labour Law| Learning & Development |Human Resources Policies-Designing & Implementation |

Ghana

About

My journey into Human Resources began with a simple but powerful belief that people are the heartbeat of every successful organization. From my early days handling administrative HR functions, I discovered a natural passion for translating operational complexity into clear, people-focused solutions. What began as a support role quickly evolved into a calling, shaping not just HR processes, but the way organizations engage, empower, and grow their people. Today, with nearly 15 years of progressive multi-country experience, I am a strategic HR partner known for turning challenges into transformation. My expertise spans payroll and workforce operations, HR systems, change management, employee relations, and people strategy. All grounded in the conviction that efficient HR should be both data-driven and deeply human. I’ve led cross-functional initiatives, streamlined regional payroll systems, advised on complex ER cases, designed as well as implemented policies that align employee experience with business outcomes. But beyond processes and platforms, what drives me is purpose, building cultures where people thrive, and delivering HR that’s not just operational but transformational. Let’s connect if you’re passionate about unlocking the power of people to drive business success, or if you're looking to collaborate on building scalable, human-centred HR solutions.

Experience

  • British Council (5 yrs 3 mos)
    • Lead People Advisor - Middle East & Africa Region
      Apr 2026 - Present · 4 mos

    • Payroll & People Data Manager - Middle East & Africa
      Nov 2024 - Apr 2026 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • People Solutions Consultant - Middle East & Africa
      Sep 2024 - Nov 2024 · 3 mos

  • HR Practitioner at Kasapreko Company Limited
    May 2016 - Apr 2021 · 5 yrs

  • AngloGold Ashanti (2 yrs)
    • Acting Human Resources Manager(Gold House)
      Nov 2014 - Nov 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Human Resources Generalist
      Dec 2013 - Oct 2014 · 11 mos

  • Gold Fields Ltd. (3 yrs 1 mo)
    • Human Resource Officer
      Nov 2010 - Nov 2013 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    • Human Resources Administrator
      Sep 2011 - Apr 2012 · 8 mos

  • Administrative Assistant at Vanguard Assurance Company Limited
    Mar 2010 - Jun 2010 · 4 mos