Human Resources Director Job 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 Position: Human Resources Director, CEWA

Job 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Act as first point of contact for all HR related questions for all HR team members & the Leadership Team.