Job Description

Human Resources Manager at HABESHA STEEL MILLS PLC – Oromia

Company: HABESHA STEEL MILLS PLC
Job Title: Human Resources Manager
Location: Oromia, Ethiopia
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Manufacturing / Steel Production / Industrial Operations
Department: Human Resources
Work Environment: Factory / Industrial Workplace
Application Deadline: 19/05/26
Vacancies: 12
Reports To: Senior Management / Executive Leadership Team

Job Overview

HABESHA STEEL MILLS PLC is hiring an experienced and highly motivated Human Resources Manager to oversee and strengthen all HR functions at its manufacturing facility in Oromia. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with experience in manufacturing jobs, factory HR operations, employee management, labor law compliance, payroll administration, recruitment, performance management, workforce planning, and industrial relations.

The HR Manager will play a strategic role in improving workforce productivity, implementing people-focused policies, and supporting both local and expatriate employees. Candidates with expertise in human resource management, organizational development, employee engagement, HR compliance, talent acquisition, and industrial workforce management are encouraged to apply.

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Key Job Responsibilities (JD)

Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the company’s industrial and operational objectives.
• Support workforce planning to meet factory production goals.
• Advise management on organizational structure, employee retention, and workforce productivity.

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Lead full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for technical, operational, administrative, and leadership positions.
• Coordinate hiring for factory workers, supervisors, engineers, and office staff.
• Manage interview scheduling, candidate selection, and employee induction processes.

Expatriate Employee Management

• Handle end-to-end expatriate employee processes including recruitment, documentation, onboarding, mobilization, accommodation coordination, and repatriation.
• Ensure smooth communication between local and international employees.

Employee Relations & Workplace Culture

• Maintain positive employee relations through grievance resolution and conflict management.
• Foster a healthy, inclusive, and productive workplace culture.
• Ensure compliance with disciplinary procedures and internal company policies.

Compliance & Labour Law

• Ensure HR operations comply with Ethiopian Labour Proclamation, employment regulations, and workplace standards.
• Maintain HR documentation, contracts, attendance records, and legal employment files.
• Monitor compliance with occupational safety and industrial labor practices.

Performance Management

• Design and oversee employee performance appraisal systems.
• Monitor staff productivity, KPI achievement, and workforce efficiency.
• Support career progression planning and succession management.

Compensation & Payroll Administration

• Supervise payroll processing, salary administration, incentives, and employee benefits.
• Conduct salary benchmarking to maintain competitive compensation structures.
• Ensure accurate attendance and leave management systems.

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Training & Staff Development

• Identify employee training requirements for factory and office teams.
• Organize HR workshops, compliance training, leadership development, and workforce enhancement programs.
• Monitor employee training effectiveness and development outcomes.

Safety, Kaizen & Workplace Standards

• Support workplace safety programs and industrial compliance standards.
• Integrate Kaizen (5S) methodologies within HR operations and workforce management practices.
• Promote housekeeping standards and employee safety awareness in the factory environment.

Education Requirements

Applicants should possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Management, Industrial Psychology, Organizational Development, or related field.
• A Master’s Degree or professional HR certification will be considered an added advantage.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5–8+ years of experience in Human Resources Management.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, steel production, factory operations, construction, heavy industry, or industrial sectors preferred.
• Proven experience in recruitment, employee relations, payroll management, HR compliance, labor law, workforce planning, performance management, and organizational development.
• Experience handling expatriate workforce management is highly desirable.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of HR policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Ethiopian labor laws and industrial compliance
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Payroll and compensation management expertise
• Employee engagement and performance improvement skills
• HR software and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

Salary & Benefits

Salary: Competitive and negotiable based on qualifications, experience, and internal company structure.

Additional Benefits May Include:

• Performance-based incentives
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee training programs
• Career advancement opportunities
• Paid leave and statutory benefits
• Health and workplace safety support

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Why Join HABESHA STEEL MILLS PLC?

Joining HABESHA STEEL MILLS PLC offers an opportunity to become part of a fast-paced industrial environment where you can contribute directly to workforce transformation, employee development, and operational excellence. This role provides valuable exposure to industrial HR management, factory workforce administration, recruitment strategy, employee retention, and organizational growth.