Hello, I’m Jonathan Kwaku Yamoah—a dynamic HR professional and performing arts specialist with over a decade of cross-continental experience in corporate HR, hospitality, and creative direction.
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Hello, I’m Jonathan Kwaku Yamoah—a dynamic HR professional and performing arts specialist with over a decade of cross-continental experience in corporate HR, hospitality, and creative direction. I hold a Master’s in Human Resource Management from the University of South Africa and a BA in Performing Arts from the University of Ghana, and I’m passionate about aligning people strategies with creative solutions to foster engagement, growth, and organizational excellence.
I’ve led music ministries, managed HR functions in banking and retail, and built high-performing teams across Ghana and South Africa. I thrive on building vibrant workplace cultures, mentoring leaders, and delivering inspirational leadership through both strategic HR initiatives and the arts.
- 15 years' experience
- Joined December 2025
Languages
- EnglishFluent
- TwiBeginner
- BengaliBeginner
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Travel & Hospitality
- Professional Services
- Education
Work experience· 4 roles
Spearheaded the development of a dynamic and spirit-led music ministry aligned with the church’s vision and growth strategy. Led weekly rehearsals, praise and worship sessions, and special productions, ensuring musical excellence and spiritual depth. Introduced a multi-genre approach to worship, incorporating traditional, contemporary, Afrobeat, and classical expressions.
Directed the overall music and creative arts ministry, leading a team of vocalists, instrumentalists, drama teams, and dancers. Composed, arranged, and produced original music for worship services, special events, and annual conventions. Designed and implemented structured training programs for choir members, improving vocal technique and stage performance. Oversaw audio-visual production and collaborated with media teams to deliver engaging multimedia worship experiences. Mentored emerging leaders and youth in music ministry, fostering growth and leadership succession. Coordinated concerts, worship nights, and community outreach events that boosted church attendance and engagement.
Managed full recruitment lifecycle: job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, and onboarding for both branch and headquarters roles. Administered HR policies, ensuring compliance with South African labour legislation and internal governance standards. Coordinated performance management cycles: goal setting, performance reviews, and development planning. Delivered employee relations support: conflict resolution, disciplinary processes, and workplace investigations. Organized and facilitated training workshops on leadership development, diversity & inclusion, and change management. Generated HR metrics and reports (turnover, absenteeism, training ROI) to senior management, informing strategic decisions.
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