Job Title:  People & Culture Business Partner, Factory

Job ID:  40881

Country:  Ethiopia

City:  Addis Ababa

Professional area:  Human Resources

Contract type:  Permanent

Professional level:  Experienced

We’re JTI, Japan Tobacco International and we believe in freedom. We think that the possibilities are limitless when you’re free to choose. In fact, we’ve spent the last 20 years innovating, creating new and better products for our consumers to choose from. It’s how we’ve grown to be present in 130 countries.

But our business isn’t just business. Our business is our people. Their talent. Their potential. We believe when they’re free to be themselves, grow, travel and develop, amazing things can happen for our business. 

That’s why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a part of JTI. It’s why 9 out of 10 would recommend us to a friend. And why we’ve been awarded Global Top Employer status, six years running. 

So when you’re ready to choose a career you’ll love, in a company you’ll love, feel free to #JoinTheIdea. 

Learn more: jti.com

Position Purpose

The ideal candidate will serve as strategic People & Culture /HR/ partner in enabling the achievement of People and Culture business plan and targets which are aligned with Company’s strategy specific to Factory Operations. The position is a managerial position reporting to Company’s People & Culture Director. 

What will you do?

The position holder is generally expected to perform the following core activities but not limited to: 

• Act as a consultant and a first point of contact for factory management as well as for employees and provide guidance on all issues related to human resources.
• Talent attraction and recruitment for senior and non-senior positions in the respective business unit.
• Mediate and resolve complex employee relations issues, address grievances. Conduct thorough and objective investigations when necessary.
• Execute the performance management process in the respective business unit.
• Support factory management with implementing P&C policies, procedures and regulations.
• Maintain the organizational design and manage staffing plan development in line with business unit’s strategy.
• Support partnership and collaboration with Labor Union.

Job Requirements

Who are we looking for?

• University degree level or equivalent qualification; Preferable HR Qualification.
• 5 years generalist HR Experience at advisory level.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
• Advanced knowledge of English (verbal and written), MS Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

With demonstrated characteristic of:

• Adaptability and flexibility - work across different cultures
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to details
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Collaborative, excellent ability to build and nurture external and internal relationships
• Resourcefulness, follow up and persistence
• Multitasking, result oriented person
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines