HR Manager
Addis Ababa
Role description
On behalf of our client, ABY Manufacturing PLC, we are hiring an HR Manager to join the team!
| Job Title | HR Manager |
| Work location | Addis Ababa |
| Purpose of the job | |
| The HR Manager is responsible for building the HR foundation of a rapidly expanding factory environment, including workforce planning, recruitment systems, HR policies, organizational structure, performance management systems, employee relations, compliance, training programs, and overall people strategy. | |
| Key responsibilities | |
| – Build and implement the company’s HR structure, systems, policies, and procedures. – Develop scalable HR frameworks suitable for a growing manufacturing workforce. – Establish organizational structures, reporting lines, grading systems, and workforce planning strategies. – Develop employee handbooks, workplace rules, disciplinary procedures, and HR compliance systems. – Lead large-scale recruitment for factory workers, supervisors, engineers, administration, and management staff. – Design and manage structured hiring, onboarding, and probation processes. – Create and implement KPI and performance appraisal systems across departments. – Implement performance evaluation systems and accountability frameworks. – Develop employee engagement, retention, and motivation initiatives. – Ensure compliance with Ethiopian labor laws and employment regulations. – Handle employee relations, grievances, disciplinary actions, and workplace investigations professionally. – Oversee payroll coordination, attendance systems, leave management, and HR records. – Support implementation and optimization of ERP/HR systems (Odoo Preferred). | |
| Job Requirements | |
| Education | – Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or related field. – Master’s degree or HR certification is an advantage. |
| Experience | – Minimum 7–10 years of HR experience, preferably in manufacturing, industrial, or large operational environments. – Proven experience establishing or restructuring HR systems and processes. – Experience managing recruitment for large employee bases. |
| Skills | – Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. – High level of professionalism, integrity, and problem-solving capability. – A business partner mentality. |