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HR Officer

Employer not disclosed by People First Consult

Addis AbabaMid level · Not statedDeadline not published by employerChecked 1 Nov 2026
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About this role

Role overview

Job brief

People First Consult (PFC) is recruiting an HR Officer on behalf of a confidential client in the paint and coatings industry. The successful candidate will support day-to-day human resource operations, including recruitment, employee records management, onboarding, and staff administration, while helping ensure effective HR processes and a positive employee experience.

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About the Company

Our client is a leading international manufacturer of paints and coatings, with a presence in over 100 countries across all continents. The company serves a wide range of sectors, including decorative paints, protective coatings, and marine coatings, with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and sustainability.

Responsibilities

  • Manage recruitment and onboarding activities, including job posting, candidate screening, interviews, and employee induction.
  • Maintain employee records and ensure all HR documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and confidential.
  • Administer attendance, leave, payroll inputs, and employee benefits.
  • Support employee relations by addressing HR inquiries and assisting with disciplinary and grievance matters.
  • Coordinate performance management, training, and employee development programs.
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and HR reporting requirements.

Qualification & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of related experience within a multinational organization.

Competence Requirements

  • Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results
  • Builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilizes it to achieve objectives
  • Understands the organization's informal rules and structures and utilizes political processes effectively to get things done
  • Demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development
  • Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively
  • Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Academy
  • Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies
  • Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores
  • A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self
  • A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities
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