Sinor HR Business Partner
SA Engineering Solutions
Addis Ababa, ET
Role description
Senior Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) – SA Engineering Solutions Vacancy 2026 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
SA Engineering Solutions is inviting qualified and experienced professionals to apply for the position of Senior Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The company is seeking a strategic HR professional with 7–10 years of progressive human resources experience, including experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, construction, or technical project-based organizations.
About SA Engineering Solutions
SA Engineering Solutions is an engineering consultancy and turnkey installation provider specializing in the beverage and liquid-food manufacturing sector.
The company provides end-to-end technical solutions, including greenfield brewery setups, water bottling production lines, plant automation, and mechanical optimization for clients across the region.
Job Overview
Employer: SA Engineering Solutions Position: Senior Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) Job Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Job Category: Human Resources, Management Employment Type: Full-time Work Arrangement: On-site Experience Required: 7–10 years Application Period: October 30 – November 10, 2026 Application Deadline: November 10, 2026
Job Summary
SA Engineering Solutions is seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Human Resources Business Partner to align human resource strategies with its engineering, consultancy, and project implementation objectives.
The successful candidate will serve as a trusted HR advisor to senior management, project directors, and technical teams. The role involves workforce planning, technical talent acquisition, employee development, performance management, regional workforce mobility, and employee relations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Workforce Planning and Project Deployment
Collaborate with project directors and technical leads to forecast workforce requirements and optimize the deployment of engineers, automation specialists, utility experts, and installation technicians across project sites. Develop and manage engagement frameworks, vetting procedures, and compliance guidelines for external technical consultants, subcontractors, and freelance specialists.
2. Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding
Lead end-to-end recruitment for technical, managerial, and leadership positions, including project managers, commissioning engineers, process engineers, mechanical engineers, and technical consultants. Develop competitive recruitment strategies tailored to the beverage machinery and industrial engineering sectors.
3. Regional Mobility and Site Operations
Oversee cross-border deployment arrangements for engineering and installation teams. Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws, visa requirements, per diem policies, and regional employment contracts. Coordinate with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) teams to ensure deployed employees comply with site safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), heavy rigging safety, and personal protective equipment (PPE) standards.
4. Performance Management and Professional Development
Develop project-based Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) linked to project completion, client satisfaction, budget performance, and workplace safety. Facilitate employee development and technical training initiatives aligned with industry standards, including automation, project management, and plant optimization.
5. Employee Relations and Change Management
Advise technical managers and project leaders on team leadership, conflict resolution, performance coaching, and cross-functional collaboration. Manage employee relations and address workplace grievances fairly. Promote a positive, collaborative, and high-performance organizational culture.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Educational Qualification:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.
Professional Experience:
7–10 years of progressive experience in Human Resources. At least 3–5 years of experience working as an HR Business Partner (HRBP) in engineering, manufacturing, heavy industry, construction, or technical project-based consulting environments.
Technical and Industry Knowledge:
Strong understanding of industrial operations, engineering project lifecycles, and technical workforces, including mechanical, electrical, automation, and utility systems. Proven experience in workforce planning, talent acquisition, and contractor management. Practical knowledge of cross-border employee deployment, labor laws, and site-based safety compliance.
Professional Competencies:
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities. Demonstrated change management capabilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Additional Advantage:
Professional certifications such as CIPD, SHRM, or PMP are highly advantageous.
SA Engineering Solutions is inviting qualified and experienced professionals to apply for the position of Senior Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The company is seeking a strategic HR professional with 7–10 years of progressive human resources experience, including experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, construction, or technical project-based organizations.
About SA Engineering Solutions
SA Engineering Solutions is an engineering consultancy and turnkey installation provider specializing in the beverage and liquid-food manufacturing sector.
The company provides end-to-end technical solutions, including greenfield brewery setups, water bottling production lines, plant automation, and mechanical optimization for clients across the region.
Job Overview
Employer: SA Engineering Solutions Position: Senior Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) Job Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Job Category: Human Resources, Management Employment Type: Full-time Work Arrangement: On-site Experience Required: 7–10 years Application Period: October 30 – November 10, 2026 Application Deadline: November 10, 2026
Job Summary
SA Engineering Solutions is seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Human Resources Business Partner to align human resource strategies with its engineering, consultancy, and project implementation objectives.
The successful candidate will serve as a trusted HR advisor to senior management, project directors, and technical teams. The role involves workforce planning, technical talent acquisition, employee development, performance management, regional workforce mobility, and employee relations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Workforce Planning and Project Deployment
Collaborate with project directors and technical leads to forecast workforce requirements and optimize the deployment of engineers, automation specialists, utility experts, and installation technicians across project sites. Develop and manage engagement frameworks, vetting procedures, and compliance guidelines for external technical consultants, subcontractors, and freelance specialists.
2. Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding
Lead end-to-end recruitment for technical, managerial, and leadership positions, including project managers, commissioning engineers, process engineers, mechanical engineers, and technical consultants. Develop competitive recruitment strategies tailored to the beverage machinery and industrial engineering sectors.
3. Regional Mobility and Site Operations
Oversee cross-border deployment arrangements for engineering and installation teams. Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws, visa requirements, per diem policies, and regional employment contracts. Coordinate with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) teams to ensure deployed employees comply with site safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), heavy rigging safety, and personal protective equipment (PPE) standards.
4. Performance Management and Professional Development
Develop project-based Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) linked to project completion, client satisfaction, budget performance, and workplace safety. Facilitate employee development and technical training initiatives aligned with industry standards, including automation, project management, and plant optimization.
5. Employee Relations and Change Management
Advise technical managers and project leaders on team leadership, conflict resolution, performance coaching, and cross-functional collaboration. Manage employee relations and address workplace grievances fairly. Promote a positive, collaborative, and high-performance organizational culture.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Educational Qualification:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.
Professional Experience:
7–10 years of progressive experience in Human Resources. At least 3–5 years of experience working as an HR Business Partner (HRBP) in engineering, manufacturing, heavy industry, construction, or technical project-based consulting environments.
Technical and Industry Knowledge:
Strong understanding of industrial operations, engineering project lifecycles, and technical workforces, including mechanical, electrical, automation, and utility systems. Proven experience in workforce planning, talent acquisition, and contractor management. Practical knowledge of cross-border employee deployment, labor laws, and site-based safety compliance.
Professional Competencies:
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities. Demonstrated change management capabilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Additional Advantage:
Professional certifications such as CIPD, SHRM, or PMP are highly advantageous.