Human Resource Officer

• Experience level: Junior
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Vacancies: 3
• Compensation: Monthly

Job Summary

The Human Resource (HR) Officer is responsible for managing and coordinating the organization’s human resource functions, including recruitment and selection, employee relations, personnel administration, performance management, training and development, and compliance with applicable labor laws and organizational policies. The HR Officer supports management in developing and implementing effective HR policies and procedures to promote employee productivity, workplace discipline, and a positive organizational culture aligned with the values and objectives of Tigat Saving and Credit Cooperative.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Coordinate recruitment and selection processes, including vacancy announcements, application screening, interview arrangements, and onboarding of new employees.

• Maintain and update employee personnel files, employment contracts, staff records, and other HR documentation, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.

• Prepare employment contracts, appointment letters, promotion letters, transfer letters, warning letters, and other HR-related correspondence.

• Assist in the preparation and administration of payroll by verifying employee information, attendance records, leave balances, and other relevant payroll inputs.

• Implement and monitor HR policies, procedures, and internal regulations to ensure consistency and compliance across the organization.

• Support employee performance appraisal processes and follow up on performance improvement plans in coordination with department heads and branch managers.

• Handle employee relations matters, workplace grievances, disciplinary cases, and conflict resolution in a fair, professional, and confidential manner.

• Ensure compliance with applicable Ethiopian labor laws, employment regulations, and relevant organizational requirements.

• Coordinate staff deployment, transfers, promotions, and other employee movements in line with organizational needs.

• Prepare periodic HR reports including staff movement, recruitment status, attendance, turnover, training, and other workforce-related information for management.

• Support the development and implementation of employee motivation, retention, and welfare initiatives.

• Provide HR support and guidance to branch offices and ensure consistent implementation of HR policies and procedures throughout the organization.

• Perform other HR-related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor or management.

Requirements & Qualifications

• BA Degree from a recognized university in Human Resource Management, Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of 2 years of proven work experience in human resource management or personnel administration.

• Experience working in a bank, microfinance institution (MFI), saving and credit cooperative (SACCO), or other financial institution is highly advantageous.

• Good knowledge of Ethiopian labor laws, HR policies, recruitment procedures, employee relations, and personnel administration..

• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HR information systems.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate integrity, and work effectively with employees at different organizational levels.

Application Procedure

Applicants who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their CV and cover letter within four (4) consecutive working days from the date of this announcement.

Applications can be sent via Afriwork.

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