Recruitment | HR Executive Assistant

HR Executive Assistant — Industrial Unit (Catete)

Location: Industrial Unit, Catete, Angola (on-site)
Reports to: HR Manager / Plant Manager
Employment type: Full-time, on-site

About the role

PI Advisory is recruiting, on behalf of a client, an experienced HR Executive Assistant to support the full employee lifecycle at a new industrial unit in Catete. Working closely with the HR Manager, you will be a key point of contact for the workforce — handling recruitment, onboarding, payroll inputs, and ensuring the unit stays fully compliant with Angolan labour law. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced industrial environment, ideal for someone who is organised, discreet, and comfortable operating on the shop floor as well as in the office.

Key responsibilities

Recruitment & onboarding

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for operational and administrative roles: job postings, CV screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communication.
• Coordinate onboarding and induction for new hires, including documentation, workstation setup, and orientation on plant safety and policies.
• Maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for recurring industrial roles.

Payroll & records

• Collect, verify, and process monthly payroll inputs (attendance, overtime, leave, absences) in coordination with Finance.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, contracts, and personnel files.
• Track working hours, shifts, and time-and-attendance data for the industrial unit.

Labour law & compliance

• Ensure all employment contracts, procedures, and practices comply with Angolan labour law.
• Manage statutory obligations, including INSS registrations and contributions, and support relations with relevant authorities.
• Advise line managers on disciplinary procedures, leave entitlements, and contract terms in line with legislation.

General HR support

• Support employee relations and act as a first point of contact for staff queries.
• Assist with HR reporting and keep documentation audit-ready.

Requirements

• The role requires full-time on-site presence, including availability outside standard working hours to respond to operational needs.
• Degree or technical qualification in Human Resources, Management, Law, or a related field.
• 4–8 years of HR experience, ideally within an industrial, manufacturing, or construction environment.
• Solid working knowledge of Angolan labour law and INSS procedures.
• Experience with payroll inputs and HR administration.
• Proficiency in Primavera ERP is mandatory.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and discretion with confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Fluent Portuguese and English (both mandatory).
• Based in or willing to relocate to the Catete / Icolo e Bengo area.

What we offer

• A key role in building the HR function of a growing industrial operation.
• Competitive, experience-based compensation.
• Professional development in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

How to apply

Send your CV to info@piadvisory.net by 21 July 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.