Head - Human Resources - Steel Manufacturing

We are looking for a Young HR leader to head the Human Resources function for a large steel manufacturing organization with ongoing and upcoming plant expansions in Pharma and more.

The role is strategic and operational, responsible for building scalable HR systems, managing HR Operations, and driving cultural transformation & Change Management

This is a position based in Africa in the Ethiopian - Adis Ababa (Adis Ababa is home to thousands of Indian Professionals)

Key Responsibilities

- Lead end-to-end HR function including HR Strategy, HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Compensation & Benefits, Policies, Administration and Compliance

- Design and execute HR strategy aligned with greenfield plant setup, capacity expansion, and long-term growth plans

- Drive culture transformation and change management initiatives, especially in manufacturing and shop-floor environments

- Partner with leadership to build a high-performance and accountability-driven culture

- Establish robust HR policies, SOPs, performance management, reward and retention frameworks

- Implement HR systems / HRIS and use people analytics to support decision-making

- Act as a strategic advisor to CEO and leadership team on people, succession and organizational effectiveness

Candidate Profile

- 15-23 years of progressive HR experience with 5+ years in a Head HR or BU HR Head role or a Number 2 in a large org (Not looking for very senior folks for this role)

- Need experience in manufacturing or Projects domain

- Demonstrated experience in culture change, change management and transformations

- Ability to work in fast-growing, complex, multi-location industrial environments

- Excellent stakeholder management and leadership capabilities

- Some international experience preferred but not compulsory

- Education: MBA / Master's in HR, Industrial Relations, Business Administration or related discipline

Compensation & Benefits

- Employer Provides a Safe work and Living environment

- Tax Free Salary with Expat benefits

- Employer-provided housing and food / allowances & Travel

- Broad budgets for this role are 3000 to 4500 USD per month tax free

Vipul Agarwal

Director at Zend Consulting Services