Kadisco Paint and Adhesive Industry S.C. previously known as Kadisco Chemical Industry PLC is a privately owned company located in Addis Ababa in the Akaki Kality Industrial Zone area. Kadisco is a company that traces its origins back from a small automotive parts dealership that was operating in one of the busy streets of Addis Ababa back in late 60’s. During the period until 1975 it had the opportunity to act as the sole distributor for Sadoline Paints. In 1979 it was registered as the sole company to manufacture adhesives and glue. By stages, the company developed into a diversified paint manufacturer.

In February 2015, Asian Paints Ltd and Kadisco Paint and Adhesive Industry SC formed a joint venture for business in Ethiopia and came to be known as Kadisco Asian paints. Asian Paints is India’s leading paint company and Asia’s second largest, with a group turnover of USD 2.7 billion. The group has an enviable reputation in the corporate world for professionalism, fast track growth, and building shareholder equity. Asian Paints operates in 19 countries and has 26 paint manufacturing facilities in the world servicing consumers in over 65 countries. 

Today the company produces a full range of paints for the construction, industrial and automotive sectors. It also produces wood and concrete lacquers as well as adhesives for the wood and leather industry.

Job Summary:

The Executive 2 -HR is responsible for handling employee relations, benefits,engagment activities complying labor law and daily HR activities.

Job Title: Executive 2 -HR 

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 

Required No.: 1 Candidate                                                                                           

Reporting to: Manager – HR & Administration
Job Type: Full-Time

Deadline: 22 September 2025

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Handle employee relations, including discussions with employees and labor unions on HR-related issues.
• Administer employee benefits such as leave, pension, overtime, wellness programs, medical, and insurance
• Support and work closely with immediate supervisor for the implementation of employee engagement initiatives and activities.
• Maintain and regularly update the employee database through HRIT 
• Assist and ensure the implementation of learning and development programs.
• Manage benfties and compnstion activities 
• Ensure all HR activities comply with relevant labor laws, the company’s code of conduct, and administrative policies and procedures.
• Manager day-to-day HR operations and documentation.
• Ensure HR programs and activities properly implemented.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Management, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Four years and above relevant work experience
• Work experience in a Factory environment  is highly advantageous .
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of labor law, employee relations, and HR best practices.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HR systems is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

How To Apply

Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received and only complete applications will be considered. In the event that an outstanding applicant is identified early in the search process, we reserve the right to appoint them before the deadline. For this reason, we encourage interested candidates to apply at the earliest possible time.

Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.

Application Instructions

Candidates are requested to submit their updated resume and cover letter to open.vacancy@kadiscopaint.com

 Please mention the job title “Application – Executive 2- HR ” in the subject line of the email.