YES Your Employment Solutions Review
YES Your Employment Solutions is an Addis Ababa-based HR services company founded in 2015, offering EOR, payroll management, recruitment, executive search, and expat relocation across Ethiopia. With ~$5M annual revenue and proprietary PalmJobs.et job board, it delivers full Labour Proclamation compliance including CISI-partnered training and development. Ethiopia only.
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Provider Highlights
Advantages
- The most comprehensively documented Ethiopia-indigenous EOR in this audit series — 10-year Addis Ababa track record, ~$5M annual revenue, named team with verified LinkedIn profiles, Suite 301E physical address; genuine in-country operational infrastructure that global partner-network EOR platforms cannot replicate
- Expat relocation facilitation (visa, work permit, resident permit, banking) — the most complete Ethiopia immigration service package; eliminates multi-vendor coordination of EOR + immigration agent + banking for international deployments
- PalmJobs.et proprietary job board — integrated Ethiopia talent sourcing + EOR employment pipeline; same combined sourcing-to-employment advantage as Europartner's FroxJob (Brazil) and JACE's FlexiForce (Jamaica) in this series
- CISI-accredited training partnership (Examready + Ethiopian Capital Markets Authority) — highest-credential professional development of any single-country EOR in this audit series; confirms financial services sector depth for Ethiopia's growing capital markets
- All eight team members LinkedIn-verifiable; Meheret Negash as named outsourcing/payroll specialist; multiple contact channels; active CISI training at Radisson Blu confirms institutional engagement with Addis Ababa professional community
Limitations
- ⚠️ "EOR/PEO" confirmed on LinkedIn and TechBehemoths but absent from main website services page — buyers must confirm EOR legal employer function directly with Meheret Negash before engaging
- ⚠️ HRIS product "Coming soon" — prominently featured in navigation as "Products NEW" but not yet launched; no employee self-service, payroll dashboard, or compliance reporting platform currently available
- Zero B2B platform reviews; no published pricing; Ethiopia only — no pan-Africa coverage
- EAT (UTC+3) creates significant US timezone gap; no HRIS or self-serve platform pending launch; employment contracts required in Amharic (language management workflow to confirm)
Platform Features & Capabilities
Ethiopia Labour Proclamation No. 1156/2019 — The EOR Compliance Foundation
Ethiopia's Labour Proclamation No. 1156/2019 (which replaced the previous Labour Proclamation No. 377/2003) governs all employment relationships in Ethiopia and is the primary compliance framework for YES's EOR service. Key EOR-relevant provisions: employment contracts must be in writing in Amharic (or bilingual Amharic/English) — a requirement that distinguishes Ethiopia from most other African EOR markets where English contracts are standard; indefinite (permanent) and fixed-term contracts are both permitted; a probation period of up to 45 days is allowed; working hours maximum 48 hours per week; overtime permitted with premium pay (1.25x for first 2 hours, 1.5x thereafter, 2x for night shifts and rest days); annual leave minimum 16 working days after year 1 (increasing with seniority); maternity leave 90 days (30 pre-birth + 60 post-birth) at full pay; termination procedures — specifically, unjust dismissal requires severance pay (30 days' wages per year of service); redundancy/retrenchment requires notification to the Ministry of Labour. For international companies whose HR and legal teams are unfamiliar with Ethiopian labour law, YES's 10-year Labour Proclamation compliance track record and the Amharic contract drafting capability are the most operationally critical services for avoiding costly employment disputes.
Expat Relocation Package — Ethiopia Immigration and Banking in One Service
YES's expat relocation facilitation covers visa processing, work permit applications, resident permit management, and banking setup — the four primary operational requirements for deploying an international expert to Addis Ababa. Ethiopia's immigration framework for foreign workers: work permits are issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs; the employer (YES as EOR) must apply on behalf of the employee with documented justification that no equivalent Ethiopian national is available; resident permits are issued by the Immigration and Nationality Affairs main department; banking setup for international employees requires an employer sponsor letter and local ID documentation. For international companies sending their first employee to Ethiopia, the process complexity of work permit + resident permit + banking + rental accommodation (often requiring employer guarantee) creates a 6–12 week setup timeline that must be factored into onboarding planning. YES's integrated facilitation of all four components eliminates the coordination overhead of managing each with a separate specialist — the primary operational advantage of choosing a locally embedded Ethiopia EOR over a global platform with remote Ethiopia coverage.
PalmJobs.et and the Ethiopia Talent Market
PalmJobs.et is YES's proprietary Ethiopia job board — a digital talent platform with job browsing, resume uploading, and employer-job seeker matching. For international companies entering Ethiopia, PalmJobs.et provides access to a curated Ethiopian professional talent pool in sectors including manufacturing, engineering, IT, finance, garment, supply chain, and operations. Ethiopia's labour market context: with 120+ million people, Ethiopia has the second-largest population in Africa; Addis Ababa's university system produces tens of thousands of graduates annually; manufacturing and garment sectors specifically (Hawassa Industrial Park, Bole Lemi) employ thousands of skilled workers at competitive salary levels. YES has direct LinkedIn evidence of recruiting for international clients — including a role posted for "a global leader in mobility solutions" (Technical Operations Specialist), confirming active international client EOR recruitment relationships. For companies entering Ethiopia who need to hire both expatriate technical leadership and local professional staff, YES's combination of PalmJobs.et (local talent sourcing) and work permit facilitation (expat immigration) under one EOR relationship is the most integrated Ethiopia market entry talent solution in this audit series.
What Users say
$5M Revenue and CISI Partnership — Commercial Scale and Institutional Validation
YES has zero verified reviews on any B2B platform. The available quality signals are commercial and institutional: approximately $5 million in annual revenue (2025 estimate from RocketReach) confirms genuine commercial scale for an Addis Ababa HR services firm — a level that implies sustained client relationships, functional operational infrastructure, and consistent service delivery across multiple service lines. The CISI training partnership is the most institutionally significant indicator: the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) is the global professional body for capital markets professionals, and YES partnering with Examready to deliver CISI-accredited training endorsed by the Ethiopian Capital Markets Authority confirms engagement with the highest-credibility institutional actors in Ethiopia's financial sector. Running a Radisson Blu event for CISI training in Addis Ababa signals professional-tier client and partner relationships that go well beyond the typical boutique HR firm profile.
LinkedIn Evidence of Active International Client Operations
YES's active LinkedIn content provides operational evidence that independently validates commercial activity. A confirmed LinkedIn post recruits for "a global leader in mobility solutions" (Technical Operations Specialist role) — confirming that YES is actively sourcing Ethiopian talent for international EOR clients in the logistics/mobility sector. This type of active international client EOR activity is the most credible real-world validation of operational capability available in the absence of formal reviews. Other LinkedIn activity: PalmJobs.et platform promotion, New Year 2024 engagement posts, CISI training announcements, and active team profile engagement confirm a commercially active, professionally maintained company presence.
OUR TAKE
Is YES the Right Ethiopia EOR for You?
YES earns the strongest Ethiopia EOR recommendation in this audit series for the specific buyer profile of an international company, NGO, or development finance organisation entering the Ethiopian market who needs an integrated single-partner solution combining EOR employment compliance, work permit and immigration facilitation, Ethiopian talent sourcing (via PalmJobs.et), CISI-accredited training, and background verification from a named, locally embedded team. Pre-engagement checklist: clarify with Meheret Negash (Outsourcing and Payroll Director) the specific EOR service scope — Labour Proclamation No. 1156/2019 compliance, Amharic employment contract requirements, and social security registration; request a written cost model including YES management fee per employee, employer social security (11% of gross), income tax withholding, and expat relocation fees if applicable; confirm the HRIS launch timeline and interim payroll reporting format; ask for 2-3 named international client references from Ethiopia EOR engagements; verify work permit processing timeline for your expatriates' nationalities; and confirm PalmJobs.et database depth for your specific sector. Use our free comparison tool to see how it stacks up.
Best For
Ethiopia EOR PEO Labour Proclamation
Companies hiring in Ethiopia under the Labour Proclamation with PEO/EOR structure.
Expat Relocation Visa Work Permit Ethiopia
Businesses relocating expatriate workers to Ethiopia with visa and work permit support.
Palmjobs Ethiopia Recruitment EOR
Companies combining recruitment through PalmJobs with Ethiopia EOR employment.
Cisi Ethiopia Capital Markets Training
Financial sector firms needing CISI-trained capital markets talent in Ethiopia.
ALTERNATIVES
How it compares
YES vs Gloroots (for Ethiopia EOR within global)
Gloroots covers 140+ countries at $299/month with SOC 2, ESOP, self-serve, and review validation — including Ethiopia (likely via partner). YES covers Ethiopia with 10-year in-country track record, named team, expat relocation services, PalmJobs.et, CISI training, and ~$5M revenue. Gloroots wins on global coverage, published pricing, SOC 2, ESOP, self-serve, and review validation. YES wins on Ethiopia compliance depth (10 years vs. Gloroots' partner coverage), Amharic contract expertise, expat work permit and banking facilitation (not confirmed for Gloroots Ethiopia), PalmJobs.et talent integration, CISI training, and local salary-aligned pricing. For global EOR including Ethiopia with published pricing and SOC 2, Gloroots. For Ethiopia-specialist EOR with expat relocation, talent sourcing, and CISI training, YES.
YES vs ShimaHR Consultants (for East Africa EOR)
ShimaHR covers Kenya, Uganda, and South Sudan with three-country East Africa presence and broad HR consultancy. YES covers Ethiopia with 10-year track record, named team, ~$5M revenue, expat relocation, PalmJobs.et, and CISI training. ShimaHR wins on multi-country East Africa coverage (Kenya + Uganda + South Sudan — not covered by YES). YES wins on documentation depth (named team, LinkedIn-verifiable, CISI partnership, PalmJobs.et platform, $5M revenue vs. ShimaHR's minimal documentation), expat relocation services, institutional CISI partnership, and confirmed EOR/PEO named services on multiple third-party platforms. For Kenya, Uganda, and South Sudan EOR, ShimaHR. For Ethiopia-specialist EOR with expat relocation and CISI training, YES.
Custom Pricing — No Published Rates; Ethiopia Average Salary Context Makes Local-Specialist Pricing Critical
<p id="">YES publishes no pricing. TechBehemoths confirms: "YES is one of those companies that decided to not disclose their pricing. The price range can be pretty flexible, depending on each project and client." Contact: info@yes.et, employ@yes.et, or Meheret Negash directly via LinkedIn.</p><p id="">Important Ethiopia pricing context: Ethiopia's average gross monthly salary is approximately ETB 9,000–11,000 (~USD 155–190). Global EOR platforms typically charge $200–500/month per employee — which can equal or exceed the underlying Ethiopian employee's salary. A locally-priced Ethiopia specialist like YES should be materially more cost-effective for roles in this salary range. Request from YES: the monthly EOR management fee per employee; the employer social security contribution (11% of gross — mandatory, separate from service fee); income tax withholding mechanics and filing calendar; and expat relocation service fees if applicable.</p>
Pricing Breakdown
Base Monthly Fee (Per employee, per month)
Setup Fee (One-time, varies by country)
Termination Fee (Covers statutory costs)
Volume Discounts (Available for 10+ employees)
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Latest news & updates
2024 — CISI Training Partnership Launch
YES confirmed an Examready CISI-accredited training partnership for International Introduction to Securities and Investment (IISI) and Securities (Capital Markets) qualifications, endorsed by the Ethiopian Capital Markets Authority, with sessions held at Radisson Blu Hotel in Addis Ababa. This partnership directly addresses Ethiopia's emerging capital markets sector — the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) launched in 2023–2024, creating new demand for securities industry-qualified professionals. YES's ability to develop CISI-qualified talent in Ethiopia positions it as the HR partner of choice for financial services companies entering the Ethiopian capital markets sector.
Ongoing — PalmJobs.et Platform Development
YES continues to develop and promote PalmJobs.et as Ethiopia's dedicated digital job board and talent matching platform. The platform supports employer and job seeker registration, job browsing, resume uploading, and active job postings. The "HRIS Coming Soon" product announcement suggests further platform development is planned — with a payroll and HR management platform complementing the recruitment-focused PalmJobs.et.
Frequently asked questions
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Does YES function as a formal Employer of Record in Ethiopia?
YES confirms "PEO | EOR" as named services on LinkedIn, TechBehemoths, and RocketReach. However, the main website uses "HR Outsourcing | Payroll Management" rather than EOR terminology. Before engaging, confirm with Meheret Negash (info@yes.et or LinkedIn) specifically: "We need an Employer of Record service where YES signs employment contracts as the legal Ethiopian employer for staff working under our company's direction — does your HR Outsourcing service serve this use case?" Also confirm: whether YES registers the employment relationship with the Ethiopian Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs in their entity name; how the Amharic employment contract is managed for international staff who do not speak Amharic; and how payroll tax and social security payments are filed with the Ethiopian Revenue and Customs Authority (ERCA) under YES's employer registration.
What does the expat relocation service cover and how long does it take?
YES's expat relocation facilitation covers: visa processing (Ethiopian business/work visa for the initial entry); work permit application to the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (employer-sponsored, justifying the foreign hire); resident permit from the Immigration and Nationality Affairs main department; and banking setup (account opening with local Ethiopian bank, requiring employer sponsor letter). Typical timeline for a new expatriate deployment to Addis Ababa: visa 2–4 weeks; work permit 4–8 weeks (Ministry processing); resident permit 2–4 weeks after work permit; banking 1–2 weeks with YES support. Total from engagement to full operational status: approximately 8–12 weeks. This timeline must be factored into Ethiopia expansion planning — initiate work permit applications well before the planned first day of work.
What are the key Ethiopia payroll obligations under Labour Proclamation No. 1156/2019?
Key Ethiopia employer payroll obligations: Employment Income Tax (PIT) withholding at source monthly — progressive 0% (ETB 0–2,000) through 35% (above ETB 14,000); monthly tax declaration submitted by last working day of following month; social security (Pension Fund) — employer 11% + employee 7% of gross salary, remitted within 30 days of deduction; employment contracts in Amharic (required by law); minimum annual leave 16 working days after year 1; maternity leave 90 days at full pay; public holidays 13 per year. Employment contracts must specifically comply with the 2019 Proclamation on fixed-term vs. indefinite-term contract requirements — fixed-term contracts (CDD) have specific permitted use cases; indefinite contracts (CDI-equivalent) are the default. Confirm with YES how the Amharic contract requirement is managed for non-Amharic-speaking employees and whether bilingual contracts are used.
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Switching to or from YES Your Employment Solutions?
Switching to YES Your Employment Solutions
Contact YES: info@yes.et or employ@yes.et (EAT/UTC+3 — 2-hour ahead of European CET; 8-hour ahead of US Eastern). For EOR enquiries, contact Meheret Negash (Talent Acquisition Director, Outsourcing and Payroll Management) via LinkedIn or info@yes.et. Before the first Ethiopia payroll: confirm the legal entity that will sign employment contracts as employer of record; confirm Amharic contract drafting process for your employees' roles; establish the Ethiopian Revenue and Customs Authority (ERCA) employer tax registration; confirm the Pension Fund (CBE) employer registration and monthly contribution schedule; and initiate expat work permit applications at least 8 weeks before planned start date. Request written confirmation of which services are included in the EOR fee vs. billed separately (expat relocation, training, background checks).
Switching away from YES Your Employment Solutions
When transitioning away from YES, request: payroll records per employee (ETB gross-to-net, PIT withholding, social security contributions); ERCA (Ethiopian Revenue and Customs Authority) employer tax filing records; Pension Fund contribution records per employee; employment contracts (Amharic originals and any bilingual versions); annual leave balance records; work permit copies for expatriate employees; resident permit copies; background check records; and any training completion certificates. For work permit holders: Ethiopian work permits are employer-linked; the new employer must apply for new work permits in their entity name before YES withdraws sponsorship — allow 4–8 weeks for Ministry of Labour processing. For the Pension Fund: confirm employer account transfer process to the new EOR entity.
Questions to ask before switching any Ethiopia EOR provider
Before switching, confirm: Is the new provider registered with the Ethiopian Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs as an employer? How is the Amharic employment contract managed? How are ERCA employer tax filings structured under the new entity? How are work permit sponsorship transfers managed for expatriates? Does the new provider offer expat relocation facilitation (banking, resident permit) or only EOR payroll?
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