Head Of Talent And Development

About the Company

Abet Technologies is a leading Ethiopian group company with diversified business operations across multiple sectors, including manufacturing, export, and logistics. The group is committed to modernizing and strengthening its organizational foundation.

We are now seeking a seasoned Head of Talent & Development to lead talent strategy, organizational culture, and people development across all subsidiaries and the group headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition

• Design and oversee recruitment and workforce planning strategies for the Group.
• Strengthen employer branding to attract top professionals.
• Support business units in implementing effective, timely hiring processes.

• Talent Development & Training

• Establish and oversee training and leadership development programs.
• Implement succession planning frameworks to secure future leadership pipelines.
• Promote a culture of continuous professional growth.

• Employee Engagement & Culture

• Drive employee engagement initiatives, including satisfaction surveys and feedback systems.
• Champion a high-performance, values-driven culture across all business units.
• Lead initiatives that enhance collaboration, inclusivity, and employee well-being.

• Organizational Development & HR Strategy

• Align talent and people strategies with the Group’s overall business objectives.
• Provide strategic advice on organizational design and change management.
• Standardize HR and people development practices across the Group.

• Leadership & Shared Services

• Provide HR leadership to subsidiary-level teams and senior management.
• Manage shared services talent operations at the Group headquarters.
• Report directly to executive leadership on talent, culture, and organizational development.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, organizational development, or related field (master’s preferred).
• 7–10 years of progressive HR and talent management experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role at a large, diversified company or consulting firm.
• Demonstrated success in talent acquisition, employee engagement, and learning & development.
• Proven experience supporting organizational transformation and modernizing people practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; fluency in English and Amharic required.

Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong execution ability.
• Leadership and coaching skills with a people-first mindset.
• High emotional intelligence and stakeholder management.
• Deep knowledge of modern HR and talent development trends.

Skills Required:

• Hr / Public / Admin
• Sales / Marketing / Business / Management