Human Resources Director at Beiersdorf

Beiersdorf  - For more than 130 years, care for consumers and our people is what has driven us. Every day, our global brand icons, such as NIVEA, Eucerin, and Hansaplast, make more than 500 million consumers in over 200 countries feel good in their skin.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Human Resources Director

Location: Lagos

Role Purpose

• Proactive management and steering of all people related matters of our CEWA (Central, East & West Africa) unit, giving guidance to Country Units & Functional teams (including Supply Chain & Production Centres) in accordance with internal and external standards, regulations and guidelines.
• Contribute to a best-in-class future ready HR organization.

Your Tasks

•  As a member of the CEWA Leadership team, participate in the development of the overall business strategy.
• Work in close collaboration with the Regional and AME Cluster HR teams to implement the HR frameworks, tools and processes in compliance with global HR frameworks, tools and processes.
• Develop the CEWA people agenda focusing on building capabilities, drive cultural change and strengthen our talent pipeline.
• Play a key role in driving organization changes in line with the business strategy. The incumbent should have proven experience in organizational design and strong change management capabilities.
• Drive the Potential & Development process and ensure high quality of and implementation of development and succession plans and strategies to strengthen local talent pipeline.
• Identify the best channels, tools and further improve the recruitment process to identify best fitting candidates. Build internal and external talent pools to reduce time to fill.
• Define and implement Rewards & Recognition strategy to ensure competitive pay/benefits in each of our CUs. Handle expat cases through close collaboration with HR in the home countries and Global Mobility Centre.
• Guiding, motivating and developing the CEWA HR team and by extension the AME HR team staff.
• Handle employee grievances and any employee relations matters.
• Act as first point of contact for all HR related questions for all HR team members & the Leadership Team.

Requirements
Professional Skills:

• You are a seasoned HR professional with 10-12 years of experience in several HR roles.
• You have hands-on experience in HR Management in CEWA markets (with key focus on Nigeria & Kenya).
• You have developed very profound business partnering skills throughout your career, including driving organizational transformations.
• You have experience of leading teams.
• You hold a Bachelor's Degree or above in HR / Psychology / Business Studies.
• You are fluent in English.

Personal Skills:

• Business-oriented; hands-on, you like to be “in the field” and close to our teams. You deliver and get things done.
• You are driven by deep curiosity and the capability to solve complex problems through strategic thinking and a sharp analytical mind.
• You are a strong team player, capable to collaborate well across the organization and with different stakeholders.
• You are a strong leader who gets the best out of your team.
• You have strong communication skills and are able to constructively speak up.
• You are able to drive organizational and cultural changes. You are at ease within a multi-cultural environment and a matrix organization.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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