Lovegrass Agro-Processing Plc is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented HR Operations to support the effective implementation of HR policies, ensure compliance with labor laws, and manage day-to-day employee lifecycle processes. This role plays a critical part in HR service delivery, including recruitment coordination, documentation, onboarding, HRIS management, and employee record maintenance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage employee records, contracts, and HR documentation with confidentiality and accuracy.

• Support payroll input and leave administration.

• Implement HR policies and procedures in compliance with Ethiopian labor laws.

• Assist in internal communications and disciplinary process documentation.

• Maintain HRIS system and ensure data integrity

• Provide administrative support to HR & People Manager and act as a liaison between staff and management.

• Work directly with and report to the Human Resources Manager regarding all daily HR endeavors

• Support HR Manager in educating employees on and enforcing company policies

• Maintain the company’s calendar and oversee engagement activities led by HR department

• Execute full hiring process of employees, including recruitment, interviews, verifying work-history and references, and tracking of new possible candidates in HR pipe line.

• Implement new-hire procedures, including organizing employee orientation, creating new employee files, administering employee handbooks, and ensuring all necessary paperwork is properly filled out and submitted to appropriate persons

• Organize, maintain and update employee Master data.

• Track company benefit plans, pension, Workers Compensation, etc.

• Prepare materials and help organize employee performance reviews and work with Managers in the execution.

• Execute all employee termination procedures, including advising employees on their rights and any benefits they are entitled to.

• Foster positive employee relations and work to solve any employee issues that surface.

• Execute and follow company-enforced HR processes and current employment laws and regulations.

• Under the leadership of the HR Manager, be a vital source of human resources information, answering any questions employees may have.

• Support any other special projects the HR Manager needs assistance with.

• Other tasks assigned by the line manager.

Duty Station: Head Office at Addis Ababa

Remuneration and Compensation: Negotiable based on Qualification

Job Requirements:

Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related fields.

• HR certifications are a plus.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 7 (Seven) years of proven experience in HR operations, preferably in the FMCG, agro-processing, or manufacturing sector.

• Experience working with HR software systems (Zoho People, BambooHR, monday.com HR and HR documentation practices.

Key Skill Competencies:

• Sound understanding of Ethiopian labor laws and HR best practices.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and time management.

• Ability to multitask and handle sensitive issues professionally.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and HRIS platforms.

How to Apply

Qualified and interested candidates are invited to send their CV and cover letter to samuel@thelovegrass.com addressed to the Human Resource Department. Please clearly state “HR Operations” in the subject line.

Deadline: 10 days from the date of this announcement. Early applications are encouraged, as shortlisting may begin before the deadline.