Apex Confectionery PLC is a new light manufacturing firm engaged in the production of sweet foods such as chewing gum, candies, toffees and lollipops. Beyond competing and selling in the market, ensuring an efficient and organized work flow on the production floor is vital to the firm’s success. Thus, the company is seeking to hire a Human Resources Manager experienced in managing manufacturing units, specifically candidates who have directly overseen factory employee teams of 50+ people.

Salary is negotiable based on relevant work experience; the factory is located in the industrial zone of the Akaki Kaliti sub-city, about 10 minutes’ drive from St. Gabriel Church

Key Responsibilities Include:

•  Develop and implement HR manuals, strategies, systems, tactics, initiatives and procedures across the organization; aligned with the company’s overall business strategy and mission.

• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues.

• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management.

• Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics.

• Monitoring staff attendance and overseeing a performance appraisal system that drives high performance.

• Maintain employee records (attendance, leave, pension, health etc.) according to company policy and legal requirements.

• Direct disciplinary procedures.

• Advising line managers and other employees on employment law and the employer's own employment policies and procedures. • Nurture a positive work environment.

• Develop, present to management, and maintain pay plans and benefits programs that make sure that staff are incentivized and get paid correctly.

• Manage the employee recruitment and selection process by preparing job descriptions, posting ads and managing the hiring process by contacting references and performing background checks.

• Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs.

• Looking after the health, safety and welfare of all employees.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Requirements:

• Degree in Human Resources or related field

• Proven work experience as a Human Resources Manager at local manufacturing firms.

• In-depth knowledge of Ethiopian labor laws and HR best practices.

• Knowledge of HR systems and databases.

• Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills.

• People oriented and results driven.

• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company.

• Effective organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

How to Apply

Interested and Qualified applicants can apply through the email address below info@apexsweets.com