Hiwot Tesfaye
Human Resource Professional
Washington,DC
Summary
Human Resources professional with 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, onboarding, compliance, and performance management across corporate and international NGO. Skilled in HRIS, policy development, and employee engagement, with proven results in retention and organizational development. Fluent in English and Amharic with experience in supporting multicultural teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
People and Culture Officer
Mercy Corps
11.2023 - 04.2025
- Conducted recruitment processes for over 70 positions annually, encompassing job postings, applicant screening, interviews, and background checks.
- Delivered onboarding sessions and compliance training, achieving a 25% improvement in new hire integration.
- Ensured HR operations adhered to organizational policies and labor laws, while managing talent acquisition strategies to enhance retention.
- Coordinated employee training sessions and professional development programs.
HR Admin & Advisor
Ethiopian Engineering Corporation
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Managed recruitment, selection, and contracting processes for various large-scale projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Coordinated training and capacity-building initiatives for over 500 employees, enhancing workforce competency and performance.
- Facilitated HR policy compliance, achieving a 95% resolution rate in employee relations cases through effective communication and conflict resolution strategies.
HR Officer (Temporary Contract)
Boortmalt Ethiopia
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Managed recruitment, onboarding, and payroll for over 200 employees, ensuring smooth HR operations.
- Conducted exit interviews and prepared HR reports, providing insights to support employee retention strategies.
- Assisted managers with goal setting, performance reviews, and development plans.
- Served as the first point of contact for employee concerns, ensuring compliance with company policies and fostering a positive workplace culture.
Talent Engagement Specialist
Diageo
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Led comprehensive recruitment processes for diverse departments, enhancing candidate experience and optimizing talent acquisition strategies.
- Developed and implemented onboarding programs, improving new hire integration and tracking critical HR metrics such as turnover and retention.
- Monitored engagement KPIs (turnover, participation rates, satisfaction scores) and reported to leadership.
Human Resource Assistant
Websprix IT Company
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Facilitated the recruitment and onboarding process at the entry and associate level, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires, maintaining accurate documentation of HR records, and employee verification.
- Supported benefits administration and payroll processing, managing sensitive information with confidentiality and precision.
- Assisted with organizational induction and assimilation for new hires.
- Scheduled employee training sessions, prepared materials, and tracked attendance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Addis Ababa Science & Technology University
05.2001 -
Skills
Full-Cycle Recruitment
Onboarding and Orientation
Compensation and Benefits Administration
HR Policies & Compliance
Performance Management
Employee Relations
HRIS (Workday, ERP Solutions)
Award
Best Performing Country Liaison Officer, Young Global Leaders Network, Accra, Ghana | Nov 2019
Timeline
People and Culture Officer
Mercy Corps
11.2023 - 04.2025
HR Admin & Advisor
Ethiopian Engineering Corporation
11.2021 - 10.2023
HR Officer (Temporary Contract)
Boortmalt Ethiopia
05.2021 - 10.2021
Talent Engagement Specialist
Diageo
01.2020 - 12.2020
Human Resource Assistant
Websprix IT Company
09.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Addis Ababa Science & Technology University
05.2001 -