Head of Human Resources (HR)

Position:

Organization: LEOFAM BUSINESS GROUP

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About us

LeoFam Group is a diversified business group with multiple brands operating across lifestyle, hospitality, and real estate sectors. Driven by a vision to create iconic destinations, LeoFam Group is committed to redefining luxury, innovation, and customer experience. Through exceptional products, memorable experiences, and sustainable growth, the Group delivers long-term value to its customers, employees, partners, and the communities it serves. 

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Job Summary

The Head of Human Resources is responsible for leading and managing the overall HR function, ensuring that human capital strategies support the organization's business objectives. The role oversees talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, learning and development, compensation and benefits, HR operations, compliance, and organizational development. The Head of HR serves as a strategic partner to leadership while fostering a positive and productive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

  • Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational goals and growth plans. 

  • Advise senior management on workforce planning, organizational structure, and people-related matters. 

  • Lead initiatives that strengthen organizational culture, employee engagement, and productivity. 

  • Develop and monitor HR policies, procedures, and best practices. 

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

  • Lead recruitment and selection processes to attract and retain high-quality talent. 

  • Develop workforce planning strategies to address current and future staffing needs. 

  • Oversee onboarding and employee integration programs. 

  • Establish employer branding initiatives to strengthen talent attraction. 

Performance Management

  • Design and oversee performance management systems and processes. 

  • Ensure performance objectives are aligned with organizational goals. 

  • Support managers in conducting performance reviews and employee development discussions. 

  • Monitor employee performance trends and recommend improvement initiatives. 

Learning & Development

  • Identify organizational training and development needs. 

  • Develop leadership development and succession planning programs. 

  • Promote continuous learning and professional growth opportunities. 

  • Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and development initiatives. 

Employee Relations & Engagement

  • Foster positive employee relations and a healthy work environment. 

  • Manage grievance handling, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution. 

  • Lead employee engagement, retention, and wellbeing initiatives. 

  • Ensure fair and consistent application of HR policies. 

  • Oversee compensation and benefits structures to ensure competitiveness and internal equity. 

  • Conduct salary benchmarking and compensation reviews. 

  • Manage employee benefits programs and vendor relationships. 

  • Ensure payroll processes are accurate and compliant. 

  • Ensure compliance with labor laws, employment regulations, and company policies. 

  • Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation. 

  • Oversee HR systems, reporting, and data management. 

  • Conduct HR audits and ensure risk mitigation measures are in place. 

  • Lead organizational change management initiatives. 

  • Support leadership in improving organizational effectiveness. 

  • Drive succession planning and talent management strategies. 

  • Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing programs. 

  • Prepare and manage the HR department budget. 

  • Lead, mentor, and develop the HR team. 

  • Establish departmental goals and monitor performance. 

  • Manage relationships with external service providers and consultants. 

  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Management, Psychology, or a related field. 

  • Master's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration (MBA), or a related field is an advantage. 

  • Professional HR certifications are highly desirable. 

  • Minimum of 8–12 years of progressive HR experience. 

  • At least 3–5 years in a senior HR leadership role. 

  • Experience managing multiple HR functions and leading HR teams. 

  • Experience supporting organizational growth and change management initiatives. 

  • Strategic thinking and business acumen. 

  • Strong leadership and people management skills. 

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. 

  • Strong knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices. 

  • Organizational development and change management expertise. 

  • Performance management and talent development capabilities. 

  • Analytical and problem-solving skills. 

  • Budgeting and financial management skills. 

  • High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism. 

Compensation & Benefits

  • Oversee compensation and benefits structures to ensure competitiveness and internal equity. 

  • Conduct salary benchmarking and compensation reviews. 

  • Manage employee benefits programs and vendor relationships. 

  • Ensure payroll processes are accurate and compliant. 

HR Operations & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with labor laws, employment regulations, and company policies. 

  • Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation. 

  • Oversee HR systems, reporting, and data management. 

  • Conduct HR audits and ensure risk mitigation measures are in place. 

Organizational Development

  • Lead organizational change management initiatives. 

  • Support leadership in improving organizational effectiveness. 

  • Drive succession planning and talent management strategies. 

  • Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing programs

Budget & Team Management

  • Prepare and manage the HR department budget. 

  • Lead, mentor, and develop the HR team. 

  • Establish departmental goals and monitor performance. 

  • Manage relationships with external service providers and consultants. 

Job Requirements

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Management, Psychology, or a related field. 

  • Master's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration (MBA), or a related field is an advantage. 

  • Professional HR certifications are highly desirable. 

  • Minimum of 8–12 years of progressive HR experience. 

  • At least 3–5 years in a senior HR leadership role. 

  • Experience managing multiple HR functions and leading HR teams. 

  • Experience supporting organizational growth and change management initiatives. 

  • Strategic thinking and business acumen. 

  • Strong leadership and people management skills. 

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. 

  • Strong knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices. 

  • Organizational development and change management expertise. 

  • Performance management and talent development capabilities. 

  • Analytical and problem-solving skills. 

  • Budgeting and financial management skills. 

  • High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism. 

Experience

  • Minimum of 8–12 years of progressive HR experience. 

  • At least 3–5 years in a senior HR leadership role. 

  • Experience managing multiple HR functions and leading HR teams. 

  • Experience supporting organizational growth and change management initiatives. 

Skills & Competencies

  • Strategic thinking and business acumen. 

  • Strong leadership and people management skills. 

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. 

  • Strong knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices. 

  • Organizational development and change management expertise. 

  • Performance management and talent development capabilities. 

  • Analytical and problem-solving skills. 

  • Budgeting and financial management skills. 

  • High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism. 

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Job Requirements The position requires a senior human resources professional with 8–12 years of progressive experience in human resource management. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Management, Psychology, or a related field. A Master's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration (MBA), or a related discipline is considered an advantage. How to Apply Apply using the provided link below.

Deadline: Jun 24, 2026, 12:00 AM

Location: , Addis Ababa

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