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HR Manager

Build the people systems that support delivery

Department
HR and Administration
Career level
Manager
Reports to
Chief Strategy Officer
Employment type
Full time
Status
Open
Deadline
To be confirmed

Edge Comm-Tech Headquarters, Addis Ababa, with work at other approved locations when required

Role purpose

Build the people systems that support delivery

The HR Manager will lead the human-resources and administrative practices that help Edge Comm-Tech attract capable people, build accountable teams and maintain a professional working environment. The role connects workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, learning, records and policy implementation with the company's strategic and operational priorities.

Responsibilities

What the role owns

  • Translate company and departmental workforce plans into structured recruitment, selection and onboarding activities.
  • Manage the full recruitment process, including vacancy preparation, candidate screening, interview coordination, reference checks, offers and onboarding documentation.
  • Coordinate the company performance-management cycle and support the cascade of company, executive, departmental, team and individual objectives and key results.
  • Maintain accurate employee files, contracts, attendance, leave, training, performance and disciplinary records with appropriate confidentiality and access control.
  • Implement HR policies and procedures consistently and keep them aligned with applicable Ethiopian employment requirements and approved company decisions.
  • Guide managers on workforce planning, role clarity, employee relations, performance improvement, recognition and professional development.
  • Plan orientation, coaching, training and succession-development activities in coordination with department managers and executive leadership.
  • Prepare reliable HR reports and workforce indicators for management review without exposing personal information unnecessarily.
  • Coordinate administrative services that support a safe, organized and productive office environment.
  • Promote Edge Comm-Tech's values of Integrity, Reliability, Passion, Accountability, Team Unity, Adaptability and Sustainability.

Required

Qualifications and experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Management, Business Administration or a closely related field.
  • More than five years of progressive human-resources experience, including responsibility for recruitment, employee records, performance management and policy implementation.
  • Practical knowledge of Ethiopian employment practices and the ability to apply approved policies fairly and consistently.
  • Experience coordinating multiple vacancies, onboarding activities and performance-review cycles across different departments.
  • Strong judgment, confidentiality, organization, documentation, communication and conflict-resolution skills.
  • Ability to work with managers, technical professionals and executive leaders in a deadline-driven project environment.
  • Working proficiency with office productivity tools; ability to use an HR information or applicant-tracking system.

Preferred

What strengthens an application

  • Postgraduate qualification or recognized professional certification in human resources, management or organizational development.
  • Experience in a technology, engineering, systems-integration or project-based organization.
  • Practical knowledge of OKR-based planning, performance discussions, coaching and structured reporting.

Success in the role

How performance will be judged

Success will be demonstrated through disciplined recruitment and onboarding, accurate and confidential records, timely performance cycles, consistent policy application, useful management reporting and stronger coordination between people requirements and business delivery.

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Applications are acknowledged with a reference number and routed to hr@edgecomm-tech.com. Our HR team contacts candidates selected for the next stage.