HR Officer

Job Summary

The HR Officer supports human resources and administrative functions across Lydetco PLC. Operating from the Addis Ababa office, the role manages the full employee lifecycle—including recruitment, onboarding, payroll support, performance management, and HR administration—while fostering a positive workplace culture to advance the company's sustainable energy mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Onboarding: Coordinate job postings, screen candidates, schedule interviews, and manage seamless onboarding processes for new hires.
• HR Administration & Records: Maintain accurate physical and digital personnel files, update HR databases, and ensure organizational compliance with local labor laws and internal policies.
• Payroll & Benefits Support: Assist the finance team with monthly payroll preparation, employee benefits administration, and leave tracking.
• Performance & Talent Development: Support performance appraisal cycles, conduct training needs assessments, and organize internal orientation sessions and professional development programs.
• Employee Relations & Reporting: Serve as a reliable point of contact for routine employee inquiries, assist with conflict resolution, and prepare periodic HR metrics and reports for management.

Educational Qualification & Experience Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Management, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in HR and/or administrative roles (experience in a fast-paced or technical environment is an advantage).

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with HRIS platforms.
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical problem-solving abilities, and sound decision-making capabilities.
• High level of professional discretion, interpersonal tact, and integrity.
• Required Skill Tags: Communication, and communication & negotiation.