HR Officer

Location: Addis Ababa

Organization: Organic Liquid Fertilizer Producing PLC

Deadline: July 9, 2026

Job Description

Department: Human Resources and Administration Management

Reports To: HR Manager / Head of HR

Job Purpose

The HR Officer is a key operational role responsible for providing comprehensive support across various HR functions. This position is integral to ensuring the organization attracts, develops, and retains a skilled workforce by delivering efficient HR administration and guidance to both employees and management.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Onboarding

· Manage the end-to-end recruitment cycle, from drafting job descriptions and posting adverts to screening applications, scheduling interviews, and conducting background checks.

· Facilitate a smooth onboarding process for new hires, including preparing employment contracts, coordinating inductions, and ensuring all new starter paperwork is completed.

Employee Relations & Administration

· Act as a first point of contact for employee inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, and procedures.

· Maintain accurate and confidential employee records (both physical and digital), ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.

· Support the management of employee relations cases, including grievances, disciplinary actions, and absence management.

Payroll, Benefits & Compliance

· Provide payroll with accurate data, including new starters, leavers, changes to terms, and attendance records.

· Administer employee benefits programs and ensure compliance with labor laws and legal requirements.

Training & Development

· Support the performance management cycle ( appraisals, probationary reviews) .

· Assist in identifying training needs and coordinating internal or external learning and development programs.

Employee performance evaluation:

By using ERP data recording, prepare seasonal /on time employee performance evaluation reports in detail and also summarized reports that help with decision-making.

HR Projects & Reporting

· Contribute to the development and implementation of HR initiatives and process improvements.

· Prepare HR reports and analyze ERP data on metrics such as headcount, turnover, and recruitment, etc…

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Economics, Management, or a related field

· 3 to 5 years of proven experience in an HR Officer, Coordinator, or Assistant role.

Skills & Competencies

· Knowledge: Strong understanding of HR best practices and employment laws.

· Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with HRIS or ERP payroll systems are essential.

· Soft Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; close attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion; problem-solving and decision-making aptitude.