HR Business Partner
Hybrid Addis Ababa Full-time Mid-level HR Business Partner & Generalist
At a glance
Mid-level HR Business Partner & Generalist role at Sun King. Addis Ababa · full-time.
Pay not stated HR Business Partner salary
RoleHR Business Partner & Generalist
SeniorityMid-level
LocationAddis Ababa
WorkplaceHybrid
EmploymentFull-time
PostedSep 2, 2026 · 6w ago
Role brief
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What you'll do
- Connect HR programs with business plans by working with managers across Ethiopia
- Advise managers and employees on policy questions, performance issues and sensitive workplace cases
- Run hiring from opening a role through selection, and coordinate learning opportunities for staff
- Oversee employee relations and performance processes, including reviews, improvement plans and disciplinary meetings
- Keep employee files current and restricted, while checking legal compliance and addressing employment risks
What you bring
- At least four years managing human resources work
- A bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration or a related discipline
- Fluent written and spoken English, with strong knowledge of HR practices and labour law
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits an HR professional who can advise managers, handle sensitive employee matters with sound judgment and integrity, and work across teams. You’ll work with business managers and teams across Ethiopia, report to the HR Head for ESA, and work in a hybrid role based in Addis Ababa.
From the employer
Job Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
About The Role:
The HR Business Partner will report to the HR Head, ESA and work closely with business managers and teams across Ethiopia. The role will provide practical HR expertise across the employee lifecycle, help translate business priorities into effective people initiatives, and promote consistent application of HR policies and employment practices.
About The Role:
The HR Business Partner will report to the HR Head, ESA and work closely with business managers and teams across Ethiopia. The role will provide practical HR expertise across the employee lifecycle, help translate business priorities into effective people initiatives, and promote consistent application of HR policies and employment practices.
- Partner with business functions to ensure HR initiatives are integrated with business priorities and operational plans.
- Provide HR guidance to managers and employees on employee relations, policy interpretation, performance matters, and other complex people-related situations.
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, helping the organization attract and select high-quality talent in the market.
- Manage employee relations cases, promoting fair and consistent outcomes in line with company policies and employment laws.
- Maintain accurate and secure employee records, ensuring HR information is current, properly managed, and accessible only to authorised users.
- Coordinate learning and development initiatives that create opportunities for employees to build relevant skills and capabilities.
- Promote an employee experience where feedback is encouraged, concerns are addressed promptly, and workplace matters are handled fairly.
- Manage the end-to-end performance management cycle, including performance improvement plans, disciplinary meetings, annual reviews, and related processes.
- Monitor compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations and identify actions to reduce employment-related legal risks.
- Work with managers to identify workforce priorities, improve people processes, and strengthen employee engagement and performance.
- 4+ years of experience in Human Resources management.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proven experience in a strategic HR role, preferably as an HR Business Partner or in a similar capacity.
- Strong judgement when handling employee information and workplace matters.
- High integrity and strong ethical standards when managing HR processes and employee information.
- Strong communication and Stakeholder engagement skills, with clear thinking, problem-solving, and issue-resolution capabilities.
- Strong knowledge of Human Resources practices, labour laws, employee relations, compensation, and benefits.
- Ability to communicate fluently in both written and spoken English.
- Ability to work effectively with managers and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.