About the Company

People First Consult is recruiting on behalf of a leading and well-established manufacturing company in Ethiopia, operating in the paints, décor, adhesives, and waterproofing sector. The company has its head office and manufacturing facility in Addis Ababa, with a salesforce distributed nationwide.

The organization is part of a globally recognized multinational group with headquarters in Asia and a strong presence across South Asia, the GCC, the South Pacific, and Africa. The Group is widely regarded as one of the top players in the paints and coatings industry worldwide.

The Role

The company is seeking a dynamic and experienced Ethiopian national to take on the role of Human Resources & Administration Head. This is a senior leadership position responsible for driving both strategic and operational HR and administrative functions across the organization.

The successful candidate will lead and oversee key areas through a dedicated HR team, ensuring alignment with the company’s overall business objectives and growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruitment & Onboarding

• Plan workforce needs across all departments
• Manage recruitment processes, agencies, contracts, and background checks
• Develop job descriptions and induction programs for new employees

2. Training & Development

• Conduct training needs analysis and manage training budgets
• Design and implement training programs with external partners
• Lead performance and development planning with business heads

3. Compensation & Benefits

• Manage salary structures, benefits, and employee cost budgets
• Conduct benchmarking and salary reviews
• Oversee payroll preparation and compensation planning

4. Performance Management

• Implement company-wide performance appraisal systems
• Monitor employee performance and lifecycle development

5. Industrial Relations

• Maintain stable factory operations and manage employee relations
• Handle grievances and ensure compliance with labor standards
• Support wage negotiations and maintain industrial peace

6. Employee Engagement

• Drive employee engagement and positive workplace culture
• Manage grievance mechanisms and internal communication
• Lead employer branding initiatives

7. Compliance & Policy

• Ensure full legal and labor law compliance
• Maintain HR policies, attrition data, and employee records
• Report compliance status to senior leadership

8. Administration

• Oversee travel, logistics, security, and general admin services
• Manage vendor relationships and expense controls

Experience & Qualifications:

• At least 10 years HR experience, preferably in manufacturing
• Strong hands-on HR across operations, recruitment, ER/IR, performance, compliance, and admin
• Multinational experience is an advantage
• Able to work independently and engage effectively with
• Good ability to train people