Department: Human Resources
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Reports to: Group Chief Operating Officer
Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About Lovegrass Agro Processing Plc
Lovegrass Agro Processing Plc, a leading healthy food manufacturing company in Ethiopia, is seeking a Group HR Manager to lead our human resources function and support our growing team.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and execute the Group HR strategy to support Lovegrass’s growth and operational excellence.

• Act as a strategic advisor to group and subsidiary leadership on all people matters.

• Drive initiatives to strengthen organizational culture and employee engagement across multiple locations.

Talent Management for Growth

• Build robust talent acquisition strategies to attract skilled technical and commercial talent.

• Design and implement leadership development and succession planning to grow future leaders internally.

• Oversee the development of career frameworks that support growth in both field and corporate roles.

Performance & Reward

• Establish a fair and motivating performance management system for all employee levels.

• Design competitive and equitable compensation and benefits structures relevant to both urban and rural operations.

• Implement reward programs that recognize individual and team contributions to our mission.

Learning & Development

• Lead the creation of a group-wide L&D strategy, focusing on technical skills, safety, leadership, and agri-business management.

• Develop and manage foundational training programs for new entrants.

HR Operations & Policy

• Develop, standardize, and document all HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks across the group.

• Ensure full compliance with Ethiopian labour laws and regulations at all sites.

• Lead the selection and implementation of an HRIS to streamline operations and enable data-driven decisions.

• Manage the group HR budget effectively.

Employee Relations & Culture

• Build strong, positive employee relations and serve as a trusted point of escalation.

• Champion core values and ensure they are lived across all parts of the business.

• Develop and promote community engagement and employee well-being programs, particularly for site-based teams.

Team Leadership

• Build, lead, and mentor the central Group HR team.

• Provide functional leadership, coaching, and support to HR personnel embedded in subsidiary units and sites.

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field; Master’s degree or HR certification is a strong advantage.

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in a senior HR management role.

• Proven experience designing and implementing HR systems in FMCG companies is an advantage.

• Deep practical knowledge of Ethiopian employment law, tax, and pension regulations.

• Experience managing talent in environments with both skilled and semi-skilled workforces.

• Track record of successfully managing HR aspects of organizational growth or change.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their CV, cover letter, and relevant documents to:
Email: samuel@thelovegrass.com
Deadline: Ten days from the date of announcement
Please include “Group HR Manager – Lovegrass” in the email subject line.