HR Manager

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Senior Management

About the Role

On behalf of our client, a leading international FMCG conglomerate, we are seeking an experienced and dynamic HR Manager to lead and strengthen the organization's human resources function in Ethiopia.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the full employee lifecycle, strengthening HR systems and practices, supporting organizational growth, and partnering with management to build a high-performing and engaged workforce.

This role is particularly suitable for an HR professional with experience working in a fast-paced FMCG, manufacturing, consumer goods, or similarly structured corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

HR Strategy & Business Partnership

• Support the development and implementation of HR strategies aligned with the organization's business objectives.
• Partner with management and department heads on workforce planning and people-related priorities.
• Provide professional HR advice and support to managers and employees.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen HR policies, systems, and processes.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Management

• Lead and coordinate recruitment and selection activities across the organization.
• Support workforce planning and staffing requirements.
• Ensure effective onboarding and integration of new employees.
• Develop and maintain effective recruitment and employee records.

Performance & Talent Management

• Support the implementation and improvement of performance management systems.
• Work with managers to address employee performance and development needs.
• Support talent development, succession planning, and employee retention initiatives.
• Identify training and capability development requirements across the organization.

Learning & Development

• Coordinate employee training and development programs.
• Conduct or support training needs assessments.
• Develop and implement learning and development initiatives aligned with business needs.
• Monitor the effectiveness of training and employee development activities.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Promote a positive, professional, and high-performance workplace culture.
• Manage employee relations issues and support timely resolution of workplace concerns.
• Support employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Ensure consistent communication of company policies and expectations.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Ensure effective implementation of HR policies, procedures, and internal processes.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Support compliance with applicable labor laws and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate HR reporting and provide relevant workforce insights to management.
• Support compensation and benefits administration where required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A Master's degree or professional HR qualification is an advantage.
• Proven experience working as an HR Manager, HR Business Partner, or in a senior HR role.
• Experience in the FMCG industry is highly desirable.
• Experience in manufacturing, consumer goods, retail, or another fast-paced and structured organization will also be considered.
• Strong experience across multiple HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training, and HR operations.
• Good understanding of Ethiopian labor laws and HR practices.