Senior Human Resource Officer - Adama

Position: Senior Human Resource Officer - Adama

Company: Wela Agro Industry Plc.

Location: Adama Ethiopia (Office-based)

Salary: Negotiable

About the Company

We are a reputable and growing animal feed manufacturing company committed to producing high-quality livestock feed. We are seeking a reliable, organized, and hardworking persons to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company’s human resource policies and procedures.

• Plan and execute recruitment, selection, and onboarding of employees.

• Prepare job descriptions, organisational structures, and manpower plans.

• Manage employee attendance, leave, personnel records, and HR documentation.

• Administer payroll inputs, employee benefits, and statutory HR requirements.

• Ensure compliance with Ethiopian Labour Proclamation and other employment regulations.

• Develop and implement performance management and employee appraisal systems.

• Coordinate employee training, skills development, and succession planning.

• Handle employee relations, grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.

• Promote workplace health, safety, and employee welfare in coordination with the HSE team.

• Support department managers with workforce planning for production and operations.

• Prepare HR reports, workforce analytics, and management reports.

• Foster a positive organisational culture and employee engagement.

• Supervise HR officers and administrative staff where applicable.

Salary and Benefits

• Attractive and negotiable based on qualifications and experience

• Performance-based incentives.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Other benefits according to company policy.

Job Requirements

About You
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Master’s Degree is an advantage.

• Professional HR certification is desirable.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant HR experience.

• At least 2 years in a senior role.

• Experience in a manufacturing, food processing, or industrial company is highly preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Ethiopian labour laws and employment regulations.

• Experience in recruitment, performance management, compensation, and employee relations.

• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to develop HR policies and procedures.

• Good organisational and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR information systems.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.

Requirement Skill

• Negotiation

• Communication

• Leadership 

How To Apply

Please note before applying: this role is based at the Adama site.

Send your UPDATED and compiled pdf/ word CV to: welaworkregistration@gmail.com

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.