Human Resource (HR) Manager

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Organization: Independent News & Media PLC

Deadline: Mar 18 ,2025

Job Description

Are you a strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal and communication skills looking for a fulfilling career in the human resource department?

We, at Fortune newspaper, are actively recruiting dedicated and enthusiastic HR Manager to join our editorial team.

Fortune is the largest English weekly in Ethiopia. It has been a formidable presence in the print media for the past 24 years. We thrive in providing our readers with accurate contents that have context, professional analysis and background information.

As a member of our organisation, you will contribute to the development and implementation of HR strategies, policies, and programs that support our goals and objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Successful applicants are expected to

• Manage employee relations by addressing concerns, resolving conflicts, and fostering a positive work environment.
• Oversee the recruitment process, including creating job descriptions, conducting interviews, and collaborating with hiring managers.
• Develop and implement effective onboarding programs to ensure a smooth integration of new employees into the organisation.
• Implement and manage performance appraisal processes to assess employee performance and development needs.
• Guide managers on performance improvement plans and career development opportunities.
• Identify training needs and coordinate the development and delivery of training programs.
• Develop and update HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Stay informed about changes in employment laws and regulations, and update company policies accordingly.
• Administer employee benefits programs, to ensure effective and efficient delivery.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree or HR certification is a plus.
• Proven experience in human resources management roles
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in HRIS (Human Resources Information System) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong writing and communication skills in English.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-moving environment.
• Attention to detail and critical thinking.

At Fortune, work is part of life and life is part of work. We take pride in upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity, ensuring that our reporting is fair, unbiased, and free from external influences.

Join Us if you possess a keen eye for detail and are committed to being a part of a media organisation that values excellence.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants meeting the criteria can apply through the Fortune Career Website (https://careers.addisfortune.info/)

or 

Submit their CV in person at Tegene Bldg, 7th Floor (Beqlo Bet area Sierra Leone St. next to former Global Hotel).

You may contact the office at 011-416-3020 for additional information.

*Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further screening and interviews. Female applicants are highly encouraged. *