Alemnew Getachew

Implemented and optimized talent management strategies for attracting, retaining, developing, and motivating top talent for donor-funded multi-donor agricultural projects. Oversaw staff relations, employee benefits, HRIS, and payroll administration for approximately 500 staff across various donor-funded agricultural projects.

Resolved employee grievances and reduced administration expenses by conducting root cause analysis and implementing HR interventions, improving project execution progress. Enabled rapid execution and mobilization of high-stake road projects by efficiently recruiting and onboarding talents from different countries into project sites.

Led the HR and administration department for a corporate group of businesses, designing and implementing talent management strategies to attract, retain, and motivate multicultural workforces. Instituted a performance management system in line with best practices and South Sudan labor law, increasing accountability and reducing labor disputes.

Managed the HR and administration department for a motor assembly factory, an import-export, and a merchandising business segment. Improved talent acquisition strategy and implemented targeted HR initiatives for factory employees, reducing turnover and sustaining auto production levels.

Led Human Resource functions for two chemical factories and one merchandising company, creating a unified organizational culture and values. Ensured HSE compliance in chemical factories producing hazardous chemicals by designing and implementing strong safety protocols and managing workplace accidents.

Designed and implemented people strategy to enhance employee competencies and behaviors for superior guest services, increasing length of stay and return rates. Partnered with hotel management to address employee turnover, low guest service skills, and service quality challenges by designing and implementing HR strategies aligned with hospitality standards.

Managed HR and administration services for a real estate company with construction projects, resolving project client complaints and improving project performance. Conducted targeted recruitment and selection and implemented skill-based incentive programs for key trades, resulting in sustained staff retention and improved productivity.

Established the HR department and infrastructure from scratch for a greenfield PP bag manufacturing facility, successfully recruiting and onboarding all key staff ahead of factory commissioning. Resolved employee grievances affecting factory operations, ensuring smooth operations.

Coordinated major organizational transformations using John Kotter’s and Kurt Lewin’s models. Coordinated recruitment, training, and dispatches of 1000 Volvo Truck drivers in 6 months.

Completed a Master of Business Administration program, focusing on advanced business principles and management strategies. Gained expertise in various aspects of business operations and leadership.

Obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Alemaya University. Developed foundational knowledge and critical thinking skills across a broad range of subjects.