Employer: Rahel Gebrelibanos

Location: Ayat, Addis Ababa

Job type: Full-time

Work arrangement: On-site

Application deadline: 2026-11-14

Industry: Garment Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-Time
1. About the Position
We are seeking a responsible, organized, and results-oriented HR Officer to manage human resources and administrative activities within our garment manufacturing and collar knitting company.
The successful candidate will establish effective HR systems, manage employee attendance and discipline, oversee recruitment and retention, monitor workforce performance, and ensure compliance with company policies and Ethiopian labor laws.
2. Key Duties and Responsibilities
A. Recruitment and Employee Management
Recruit and select qualified employees.

Prepare job descriptions and employment contracts.

Maintain updated employee records and personnel files.

Organize employee orientation and manage probation periods.

Monitor employee performance and staffing needs.

B. Attendance and Shift Management
Monitor daily attendance, lateness, absenteeism, and overtime.

Prepare and coordinate employee shift schedules.

Ensure compliance with working hours and shift assignments, including night shifts.

Maintain attendance, leave, and overtime records.

Submit regular attendance reports to management.

C. Employee Discipline and Relations
Establish and enforce company rules and workplace policies.

Address employee misconduct, negligence, and repeated violations.

Handle employee complaints and workplace conflicts.

Document warnings and disciplinary actions.

Ensure fair and consistent treatment of all employees.

D. Employee Retention and Performance
Identify reasons for employee resignations and recommend retention strategies.

Monitor employee performance in coordination with production supervisors.

Identify training needs and organize employee development programs.

Recommend employee motivation and incentive programs.

Evaluate employee productivity, punctuality, and workplace conduct.

E. Payroll and Administration
Prepare monthly payroll information based on attendance, overtime, and leave records.

Coordinate with finance for timely salary payments.

Maintain employee benefit and leave records.

Manage general HR and office administration.

Coordinate factory access control and visitor registration.

F. Labor Law Compliance
Ensure compliance with Ethiopian labor laws and regulations.

Manage employment contracts, leave, probation, resignation, and termination documentation.

Maintain proper HR documentation and confidentiality.

Promote a safe, respectful, and professional working environment.

3. Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Minimum 3 years of relevant HR experience.

Experience in garment manufacturing, textile, knitting, or other factory environments is highly preferred.

Practical knowledge of recruitment, payroll, attendance, employee relations, and disciplinary management.

Good knowledge of Ethiopian labor laws.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and HR recordkeeping.

4. Required Skills and Personal Qualities
Strong leadership and employee management skills.

Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Strong organizational and reporting skills.

Integrity, accountability, and confidentiality.

Ability to enforce company rules fairly and consistently.

Ability to work independently and manage factory workforce challenges.

5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The HR Officer will be evaluated based on:
Accurate daily attendance and shift monitoring.

Improved employee punctuality and discipline.

Reduction in employee turnover, particularly among skilled workers.

Timely recruitment and replacement of employees.

Accurate employee records and payroll documentation.

Effective handling of disciplinary matters.

Proper employee training and performance monitoring.

Timely weekly and monthly HR reports.

Consistent implementation of company policies and procedures.

Note: The HR Officer is responsible for establishing effective HR systems, maintaining workforce discipline, and reporting employee-related issues and recommendations directly to management.
Contact : +251933038519

Requirements: Human Resources & Talent Management, Organisational Policies, Leadership, Management Control, Human Development, Communication

Skills and tags: Human Resources & Talent Management, Organisational Policies, Leadership, Management Control, Human Development, Communication

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