HR Manager / HR Director

About Industry Five

Industry Five is a vertically integrated electronics manufacturing company headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We specialize in the design, assembly, and quality assurance of advanced electronic devices for enterprise, government, and consumer brand clients operating in East Africa’s dynamic markets.

Core Capabilities

With in-country manufacturing facilities and ISO-aligned production processes, Industry Five delivers full-spectrum contract manufacturing services — from prototype development to high-volume production — tailored for clients seeking supply chain resilience, local market alignment, and rigorous quality standards. Our end-to-end capabilities include SMT PCB assembly, final system integration, firmware loading, functional and environmental testing, and post-sales service infrastructure.

Markets Served

• Enterprise Clients: Robust hardware platforms for telecommunications, banking, and logistics sectors requiring high reliability and secure local servicing.
• Government Agencies: Ruggedized computing solutions and infrastructure-critical devices built to specification, supported with long-term service agreements and in-country parts availability.
• Consumer Brands: Turnkey private-label electronics manufacturing with support for industrial design customization, regulatory compliance, and lifecycle management.

About the Opportunity

A fast-growing player in industrial manufacturing and assembly, we engineer and deliver precision-built electronics for regional and international clients. Our Ethiopian facility combines modern lean-production methodologies with rigorous quality standards, enabling us to ship high-reliability devices.

Role & Responsibilities

1. Strategic HR Leadership
   • Partner with senior management to develop and execute HR strategies supporting production efficiency, lean operations, and business expansion.
   • Drive workforce planning aligned with manufacturing capacity, automation, and supply chain dynamics.
   • Lead change management initiatives during organizational transformation, mergers, or system implementations (ERP/HRIS).
2. Talent Acquisition & Development
   • Lead end-to-end recruitment for technical, engineering, and production roles.
   • Implement talent development frameworks to build leadership and technical excellence pipelines.
   • Establish apprenticeship, internship, and technical training programs in collaboration with academic and industry partners.
3. Employee Relations & Compliance
   • Ensure harmonious industrial relations and effective communication with employee representatives or unions.
   • Maintain compliance with labor laws, safety regulations, and corporate governance standards.
   • Lead disciplinary and grievance processes fairly and consistently.
4. Performance & Reward Management
   • Implement performance management systems aligned with operational KPIs (productivity, yield, quality, and safety).
   • Oversee compensation and benefits structures to attract, retain, and motivate top talent.
   • Use HR analytics to support data-driven decisions on workforce cost, turnover, and productivity.
5. Organizational Culture & Engagement
   • Foster a high-performance, inclusive, and safety-oriented workplace culture.
   • Lead engagement initiatives improving retention, morale, and employee well-being.
   • Drive diversity and inclusion programs in alignment with corporate sustainability goals.
6. HR Operations & Digital Transformation
   • Oversee HR systems (HRIS, payroll, attendance, time management) ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
   • Utilize automation, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to improve HR service delivery.
   • Manage audits, reporting, and HR metrics dashboards.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline.
• 10–15 years of HR experience, including at least 10 years in managerial roles, preferably in electronics, semiconductor, or high-tech manufacturing with multi-site or regional operations.
• In-depth understanding of manufacturing HR practices, including labor relations, lean workforce structures, and compliance.
• Experience with HR systems (SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle, etc.) and data-driven HR management.

Benefits & Culture Highlights

• Stable full-time role with production bonus and overtime premiums.
• On-site cafeteria, transport shuttle, and comprehensive medical coverage.
• Skill-upgrade pathways and cross-training for supervisory tracks.