Senior HR officer

Job Type: Onsite - Full Time
Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Experience: Senior
Vacancies: 1
Skills: Administrative Skills

Industry: Creed Pipelines Manufacturing Plc
Duty Station: Gelan
We are looking for a competent and experienced Senior HR Officer to manage and coordinate daily HR operations within our manufacturing company. The position is responsible for recruitment, workforce planning, employee administration, attendance and leave management, performance management, employee relations, and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
The Senior HR Officer will work closely with production supervisors and department heads to ensure effective workforce management, proper implementation of company policies, compliance with Ethiopian labor laws, and smooth HR operations across the company.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinate recruitment and selection processes for production, technical, administrative, and managerial positions.
Work closely with production supervisors and department heads to identify manpower requirements.
Coordinate employee onboarding, orientation, and probation follow-up.
Monitor manpower allocation and support effective workforce utilization across departments.
Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, employment contracts, and HR databases.
Monitor daily attendance, absenteeism, lateness, overtime, and shift schedules in coordination with production supervisors.
Manage employee leave administration and ensure proper documentation.
Prepare employment letters, contract renewals, transfers, promotions, and other HR documents.
Verify and submit attendance, overtime, leave, and other payroll-related information on time.
Coordinate employee separation, clearance, and final settlement documentation.
Coordinate employee performance evaluations for production and administrative staff.
Support the development and implementation of employee KPIs and performance improvement plans (PIPs).
Follow up with department heads and supervisors on employee performance and productivity.
Maintain performance evaluation records and prepare related reports.
Ensure proper implementation of HR policies, company rules, and workplace regulations.
Handle employee grievances and disciplinary matters in coordination with the HR & Administration Manager.
Monitor employee conduct, workplace discipline, and compliance with company procedures.
Ensure compliance with Ethiopian labor laws and internal company policies.
Support employee engagement and maintain positive working relationships between employees and management.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly HR reports, including headcount, attendance, absenteeism, overtime, recruitment, and employee turnover.
Monitor HR-related activities and recommend improvements.
Support HR audits and ensure proper documentation and recordkeeping.
Coordinate with production and other departments to address HR-related operational issues.
Support implementation of workplace health and safety requirements in coordination with responsible departments.
Perform other related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Work Experience
Minimum of 4–5 years of relevant HR experience.
Previous HR experience in a manufacturing company is strongly preferred.
Practical experience in managing production employees, attendance, overtime, shift arrangements, and workplace discipline is an advantage.
Required Skills and Competencies
Strong knowledge of Ethiopian labor laws and HR policies.
Practical experience in manufacturing HR operations and workforce management.
Good understanding of recruitment, employee relations, and performance management.
Experience in attendance, overtime, shift, and leave administration.
Ability to handle employee grievances and disciplinary matters professionally.
Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel.
Experience with ERP or HR management systems, preferably Odoo, is an advantage.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Good reporting, organizational, and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with production supervisors.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to send their updated CV and application letter to recruitment@sequoiaconsultancy.et
Please use “Senior HR Officer” as the subject of your application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.