City: SHEWA ROBIT

People and Culture Supervisor

3 Apr 2026

Job ID: 105496

Country: Ethiopia

Professional area: Human Resources

Contract type: Permanent

Professional level: Experienced

Location:

SHEWA ROBIT, ET, 1000 HAWASSA, ET, 1000

We are JTI, Japan Tobacco International, and we are present in 130 countries. We have spent years innovating, creating new and better products for the consumers to choose from. This is our business. But not only. Our business is our people. Their talent. Their potential. We believe that when they are free to be themselves, and they are given the opportunity to grow, travel and develop, amazing things can happen.

That’s why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a part of JTI. It is why 80% of employees feel happy working at JTI. And why we’ve been awarded Global Top Employer status, ten years running.

So when you’re ready to choose a career you’ll love, in a company you’ll love, feel free to #JoinTheIdea.

Learn more: jti.com

People & Culture Supervisor (North & South)

Objective

We are looking for a Leaf People & Culture Supervisor to serve as the main People & Culture (P&C) contact for Leaf Operations Centers in the South (Hawassa & Billate) and North (Shewarobit). The role supports managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle and ensures effective workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, compliance with company policies, and the promotion of employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the primary P&C partner for Leaf Operations Centers, supporting managers and employees on people-related matters across the employee lifecycle
Support organizational development initiatives, including application of company principles, facilitation of workshops, and maintenance of up-to-date job descriptions
Conduct headcount planning in collaboration with line managers to ensure alignment with operational and business needs
Supervise and manage employment administration processes, including contracts, transfers, promotions, terminations, disciplinary actions, grievances, and personnel records
Support and coordinate the performance management process, including objective setting, coaching, evaluations, and delivery of performance appraisal trainings
Contribute to budget planning by providing input on headcount, training costs, and other workforce-related expenses in coordination with Finance and Operations
Lead or support local and corporate projects aimed at enhancing employee engagement and motivation
Provide reporting, planning, and ad hoc support to the P&C Business Partner
Manage authorized personnel actions for direct-report employees as required

Requirements

University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Minimum of 4 years of experience in HR / People & Culture or related roles
Experience in a multinational or international organization is required

Fluency in English and Amharic (spoken and written)
Strong MS Office skills
Knowledge of internal regulations and company safety policies
Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills