Human Resource & Administration Manager – SOS Social Enterprise | SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Company: SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Overview

SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is looking for an experienced and strategic Human Resource & Administration Manager to lead HR and administrative operations across its social enterprise businesses and regional branches. The role focuses on strengthening workforce planning, recruitment, employee relations, HR compliance, performance management, and administrative systems that support sustainable business growth.

The successful candidate will ensure effective HR governance, compliance with Ethiopian labor laws, efficient administrative support systems, and the implementation of standardized HR policies across all business units.

Key Responsibilities

HR Strategy & Workforce Planning

• Develop and implement organization-wide HR strategies aligned with business goals

• Lead workforce planning and staffing projections across all branches and business units

• Support talent acquisition, onboarding, succession planning, and retention initiatives

• Ensure standardized HR practices and compliance across all regions

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes including job descriptions, screening, interviews, and contract preparation

• Ensure hiring processes comply with Ethiopian labor laws and organizational policies

• Coordinate onboarding and probation follow-up activities

Performance Management & Staff Development

• Implement performance appraisal systems and employee development frameworks

• Support managers in goal setting, performance reviews, and coaching

• Identify training needs and coordinate professional development programs

Employee Relations & HR Compliance

• Handle disciplinary cases, grievances, and workplace conflict resolution

• Maintain organized employee records and HR documentation

• Ensure compliance with labor regulations, leave management, attendance, and employee benefits

Payroll & Administrative Coordination

• Coordinate payroll inputs with the Finance department

• Oversee office administration, records management, travel coordination, and logistics support

• Support asset administration and procurement coordination for office operations

Policy Development & Organizational Culture

• Develop and update HR policies, SOPs, employee handbooks, and code of conduct guidelines

• Promote organizational values, safeguarding principles, and workplace ethics

• Coordinate safeguarding compliance and background screening processes where required

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related fields

Experience

• Minimum of 7–10 years of HR management experience

• Strong background in recruitment, employee relations, compliance, payroll coordination, and performance management

• Experience managing multi-site operations across regions is highly preferred

Preferred Certifications

• SHRM, CIPD, or equivalent HR certification is an advantage

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Ethiopian labor law and HR compliance

• Excellent leadership and conflict resolution skills

• Strong communication and organizational abilities

• Experience building scalable HR systems and SOPs

• High attention to detail and documentation management

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their updated CV through the official SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia application portal. Apply Now

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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