HR Manager
Theday Agroindustry
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Role description
Job Vacancy Announcement for HR Manager
Position
: HR Manager
Company
: Theday Agroindustry
Duty Station
: Addis Ababa
Employment Type
: Full-time
About Theday Agroindustry
Theday Agro Industry PLC is an Ethiopian agro-processing company founded in 2006 and engaged in value addition of agricultural products through natural fruit jams, dried fruits, and an expanding portfolio of dried and powdered fruit and vegetable products. The company works with structured sourcing models, maintains strong food safety standards and is building a larger operational platform to serve retail, institutional and industrial markets. With a workforce that is already majority women, Theday is looking for strong internal systems that support performance, professionalism, and growth.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the company’s day-to-day human resource management function
Manage recruitment, selection, onboarding and employee induction processes
Maintain employee records, contracts, attendance, leave records and personnel files
Support performance management processes, probation follow-up and staff development planning
Coordinate employee relations matters, workplace discipline, grievance handling and HR communication
Support salary administration and payroll inputs in coordination with finance and management
Ensure HR policies and practices comply with applicable labor and employment requirements
Identify training and capacity building needs and coordinate learning initiatives
Support organizational development as the company grows its processing, sourcing and market operations
Advise management on HR planning, staffing, culture and workplace performance issues
Gender and safeguarding
Personal Attributes
Strong integrity and professionalism
Good judgment and emotional maturity
Organized, responsive and people-centered
Confident communicator with strong listening skills
Able to balance empathy with firmness and accountability
Required Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Management, Business Administration or a related field
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant HR experience, preferably with at least some responsibility at supervisory or managerial level
Experience in recruitment, employee records management, performance management and HR administration
Good understanding of HR systems, people processes and workplace compliance requirements
Strong interpersonal, communication and conflict-handling skills
Experience working in private sector companies, preferably in manufacturing, agro-processing, FMCG or related sectors
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee matters professionally
Good working knowledge of MS Office and standard HR documentation practices
Preferred Skills
Experience in building or strengthening HR systems in a growing business
Familiarity with payroll inputs, attendance systems and staff file management
Experience in employee engagement, staff training coordination and policy implementation
Exposure to gender-inclusive workplace practices and staff wellbeing initiatives
Experience supporting management during organizational growth or restructuring
How To Apply
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
Updated CV
Brief cover letter
Copies of relevant educational and work certificates
Contact details of at least two referees
Equal Opportunity Statement
Theday Agroindustry is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of gender. Women candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
Apply via: info@thedayjam.com
Application deadline: June 5 2026
Skills (mandatory):
Communication, Problem solving, Leadership
Apply Now!
Position
: HR Manager
Company
: Theday Agroindustry
Duty Station
: Addis Ababa
Employment Type
: Full-time
About Theday Agroindustry
Theday Agro Industry PLC is an Ethiopian agro-processing company founded in 2006 and engaged in value addition of agricultural products through natural fruit jams, dried fruits, and an expanding portfolio of dried and powdered fruit and vegetable products. The company works with structured sourcing models, maintains strong food safety standards and is building a larger operational platform to serve retail, institutional and industrial markets. With a workforce that is already majority women, Theday is looking for strong internal systems that support performance, professionalism, and growth.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the company’s day-to-day human resource management function
Manage recruitment, selection, onboarding and employee induction processes
Maintain employee records, contracts, attendance, leave records and personnel files
Support performance management processes, probation follow-up and staff development planning
Coordinate employee relations matters, workplace discipline, grievance handling and HR communication
Support salary administration and payroll inputs in coordination with finance and management
Ensure HR policies and practices comply with applicable labor and employment requirements
Identify training and capacity building needs and coordinate learning initiatives
Support organizational development as the company grows its processing, sourcing and market operations
Advise management on HR planning, staffing, culture and workplace performance issues
Gender and safeguarding
Personal Attributes
Strong integrity and professionalism
Good judgment and emotional maturity
Organized, responsive and people-centered
Confident communicator with strong listening skills
Able to balance empathy with firmness and accountability
Required Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Management, Business Administration or a related field
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant HR experience, preferably with at least some responsibility at supervisory or managerial level
Experience in recruitment, employee records management, performance management and HR administration
Good understanding of HR systems, people processes and workplace compliance requirements
Strong interpersonal, communication and conflict-handling skills
Experience working in private sector companies, preferably in manufacturing, agro-processing, FMCG or related sectors
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee matters professionally
Good working knowledge of MS Office and standard HR documentation practices
Preferred Skills
Experience in building or strengthening HR systems in a growing business
Familiarity with payroll inputs, attendance systems and staff file management
Experience in employee engagement, staff training coordination and policy implementation
Exposure to gender-inclusive workplace practices and staff wellbeing initiatives
Experience supporting management during organizational growth or restructuring
How To Apply
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
Updated CV
Brief cover letter
Copies of relevant educational and work certificates
Contact details of at least two referees
Equal Opportunity Statement
Theday Agroindustry is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of gender. Women candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
Apply via: info@thedayjam.com
Application deadline: June 5 2026
Skills (mandatory):
Communication, Problem solving, Leadership
Apply Now!