MISRAK ABATE
Washington,DC
Summary
Accomplished Human Resources professional with over 10 years of experience in HR management, training, and legal compliance across hospitality and humanitarian sectors. Demonstrated expertise in recruitment, employee development, HR policy implementation, and labor law compliance. Adept at managing diverse teams and building HR systems to support organizational growth in multicultural environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior HR Officer
Action Against Hunger
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Led HR operations for Borena and Wollega field offices.
- Oversaw recruitment, onboarding, contracts, and payroll processing.
- Supervised HR staff and guided performance development initiatives.
- Supported mission-wide capacity building and compliance efforts.
HR Officer
The Carter Center
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Maintained HR records and organized filing systems.
- Processed insurance claims and ensured accurate HR documentation.
- Assisted with HR communication and office organization.
Human Resource Manager
Best Western Plus Pearl Addis
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
05.2019 - 11.2020
- Managed all HR functions including recruitment, training, and benefits.
- Ensured compliance with labor regulations and company policies.
- Addressed employee relations and designed onboarding programs.
Training Manager
Best Western Plus Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
11.2018 - 05.2020
- Designed and delivered organization-wide training initiatives.
- Developed orientation programs and managed training budgets.
- Evaluated program effectiveness and aligned training with goals.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Gage University College
LLB - Law
Haramaya University
BA - Management
Queen’s College Extension Program
Diploma - Law
St. Mary’s University College
Skills
- HR Strategy & Operations
- Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
- Training & Development
- Labor Law & Legal Compliance
- Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution
- Performance Management
- HRIS & Payroll Systems
- Languages: English (Proficient), Amharic (Fluent)
- Tools: Microsoft Office Suite, HR Software
- HR analytics
- Diversity and inclusion
- Employee relations
- Exit interviews
- Payroll management
- Organizational development
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior HR Officer
Action Against Hunger
03.2023 - 02.2024
HR Officer
The Carter Center
11.2022 - 03.2023
Human Resource Manager
Best Western Plus Pearl Addis
05.2019 - 11.2020
Training Manager
Best Western Plus Addis Ababa
11.2018 - 05.2020
LLB - Law
Haramaya University
BA - Management
Queen’s College Extension Program
Diploma - Law
St. Mary’s University College
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Gage University College