HR Lead

People First Consult is conducting a search for a multi-billion-dollar international business group establishing its presence in Ethiopia.

Operating across 10 sectors, 87 companies and 80+ countries, with 35,000+ employees globally, the Group is now entering Ethiopia's Automotive sector and is seeking experienced professionals to support its market-entry and growth.

The Opportunity The HR Lead will be responsible for establishing and managing the HR function during the Company's initial stage of operations, building the people infrastructure and supporting the recruitment and development of the workforce as the business grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the HR function for the Company's initial operations in Ethiopia.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, systems and processes.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding of the Company's initial and growing workforce.
• Support workforce planning and organizational development in line with business growth.
• Manage employee lifecycle processes, including contracts, personnel records, leave, attendance and payroll coordination.
• Support performance management, employee engagement, learning and development initiatives.
• Provide guidance on employee relations and workplace matters.
• Ensure compliance with Ethiopian labour laws and employment requirements.
• Provide HR advice and people-related insights to management.
• Build a professional, high-performing and employee-focused organizational culture.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably within a multinational, automotive, retail, service or fast-growing business environment.
• Strong knowledge of Ethiopian labour and employment practices.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a broad range of HR activities.
• Experience establishing HR processes and systems in a new or growing organization is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• High integrity, confidentiality, initiative and ability to work independently.

This is an opportunity to build the HR function from the ground up and contribute to the successful establishment and growth of an international automotive business in Ethiopia. People First Consult Connecting talent with opportunity