Senior Human Resource Officer

About the Role

Breakthrough Trading S.C is seeking a Senior Human Resources Officer for our Addis Abeba office. This position plays a crucial role in managing all aspects of human resources operations, from recruitment and employee development to compliance and benefits administration.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Staffing

• Identify and compile vacant positions in alignment with annual plans and budgets
• Prepare internal and external job advertisements
• Announce external vacancies and track candidate registrations
• Conduct shortlisting of suitable candidates
• Participate in candidate screening through interviews and entrance tests
• Prepare and conduct examinations with the selection committee
• Issue recruitment letters to selected candidates upon fulfillment of prerequisites
• Identify internal candidates for vacant positions through transfer opportunities

Onboarding & Induction

• Verify and complete employment formalities including employment forms, agreements, insurance forms, pre-employment medical examinations, pension forms, and guarantor documentation
• Conduct induction programs for newly recruited employees

Performance Management

• Follow up on timely completion of performance appraisals by different work units
• Analyze performance appraisal results

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Facilitate and follow up on disciplinary cases and recommended measures
• Manage staff retirement processes and ensure timely pension distribution
• Facilitate employment contract termination
• Ensure compliance with country proclamations and regulations

Benefits & Compensation

• Assist in the administration of bonuses, salary increments, and other employee benefits
• Facilitate staff medical insurance enrollment and administration
• Facilitate staff loan processes in accordance with company policy

Training & Development

• Undertake training needs assessments and identify target groups for training programs
• Organize and coordinate training programs including venue arrangement, scheduling, and teaching aids
• Compile statistical data on training and education provided and acquired

Administrative & Reporting

• Draft and prepare correspondence and letters for employees and work units
• Prepare quarterly, semi-annual, and annual progress reports
• Participate in human resources planning and budget preparation
• Prepare examination minutes for committee approval