🏢 About the Company
Olij Breeding Ethiopia, a subsidiary of Dümmen Orange, is a global leader in the breeding and propagation of high-quality roses. Since its establishment in 2012 in Bishoftu, Ethiopia, the company has employed over 140 staff and continues to expand. Dümmen Orange, headquartered in the Netherlands, operates in over 20 countries with more than 7,700 employees and an annual turnover of approximately €360 million.
We are driven by innovation, quality, and sustainability, and pride ourselves on creating a positive work environment that fosters international collaboration, personal development, and corporate responsibility.
📌 Position Overview: Junior Human Resource Officer
Location: Bishoftu, Ethiopia
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: HR Manager & Head of Salary and Benefits Administration
Employment Type: Full-time
🎯 Purpose of the Position
To support the business units by implementing human resource best practices that enhance operational effectiveness and ensure compliance with labor laws. The Junior HR Officer plays a critical role in employee administration, onboarding, payroll, compliance, and training coordination.
🛠️ Key Responsibilities
- Manage the payroll process effectively and ensure accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with government regulations and audit requirements.
- Administer compensation and benefit programs, including bonuses, health insurance, and social security.
- Provide transactional HR support such as leave administration, salary slips, and health insurance assistance.
- Coordinate onboarding and administrative support for new employees.
- Facilitate training logistics and maintain employee records.
- Support employee relations processes and policy implementation (e.g., CBA).
- Offer guidance on HR policies and ensure service quality.
- Strengthen cross-functional relationships within the organization.
- Maintain communication with internal stakeholders including business leadership and employees.
✅ Qualifications and Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of HR generalist experience, preferably in the horticulture/floriculture sector.
- Legal Knowledge: Understanding of Ethiopian labor laws and proclamations.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Soft Skills:
- Strong communication (verbal & written)
- Planning & organizational ability
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Leadership and decision-making capabilities
- High attention to detail and customer-focused mindset
- Behavioral Competencies: Accountability, action-oriented, flexibility, resilience, relationship building, perseverance.
📬 How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications are invited to submit:
- A CV
- A motivation letter
- Contact details of up to three professional references
📧 Send your application via email to both:
📅 Application Deadline: Within 10 working days from the date of this vacancy’s publication on Ethiojobs.net.
Join Dümmen Orange Ethiopia and be part of an international team dedicated to innovation, growth, and sustainability in the floriculture sector.
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