Job Opportunity: HR Operations position available at Lovegrass Agro Processing in Addis Ababa. Human Resource and Recruitment, Business and Administration, Social Sciences and Community Service jobs in Ethiopia are in high demand. Apply now through GeezJobs - Ethiopia's leading job portal.

Role Overview:

Lovegrass Agro-Processing Plc is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented HR Operations to support the effective implementation of HR policies, ensure compliance with labor laws, and manage day-to-day employee lifecycle processes. This role plays a critical part in HR service delivery, including recruitment coordination, documentation, onboarding, HRIS management, and employee record maintenance.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage employee records, contracts, and HR documentation with confidentiality and accuracy.

• Support payroll input and leave administration.

• Implement HR policies and procedures in compliance with Ethiopian labor laws.

• Assist in internal communications and disciplinary process documentation.

• Maintain HRIS system and ensure data integrity

• Provide administrative support to HR & People Manager and act as a liaison between staff and management.

• Work directly with and report to the Human Resources Manager regarding all daily HR endeavors

• Support HR Manager in educating employees on and enforcing company policies

• Maintain the company’s calendar and oversee engagement activities led by HR department

• Execute full hiring process of employees, including recruitment, interviews, verifying work-history and references, and tracking of new possible candidates in HR pipe line.

• Implement new-hire procedures, including organizing employee orientation, creating new employee files, administering employee handbooks, and ensuring all necessary paperwork is properly filled out and submitted to appropriate persons

• Organize, maintain and update employee Master data.

• Track company benefit plans, pension, Workers Compensation, etc.

• Prepare materials and help organize employee performance reviews and work with Managers in the execution.

• Execute all employee termination procedures, including advising employees on their rights and any benefits they are entitled to.

• Foster positive employee relations and work to solve any employee issues that surface.

• Execute and follow company-enforced HR processes and current employment laws and regulations.

• Under the leadership of the HR Manager, be a vital source of human resources information, answering any questions employees may have.

• Support any other special projects the HR Manager needs assistance with.

• Other tasks assigned by the line manager.

Duty Station: Head Office at Addis Ababa

Remuneration and Compensation: Negotiable based on Qualification

Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related fields.

• HR certifications are a plus.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 7 (Seven) years of proven experience in HR operations, preferably in the FMCG, agro-processing, or manufacturing sector.

• Experience working with HR software systems (Zoho People, BambooHR, monday.com HR and HR documentation practices.

Key Skill Competencies:

• Sound understanding of Ethiopian labor laws and HR best practices.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and time management.

• Ability to multitask and handle sensitive issues professionally.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and HRIS platforms.

How To Apply

Qualified and interested candidates are invited to send their CV and cover letter to samuel@thelovegrass.com addressed to the Human Resource Department. Please clearly state “HR Operations” in the subject line.

Deadline: 10 days from the date of this announcement. Early applications are encouraged, as shortlisting may begin before the deadline.