Human Resources

Hr Coordinator

Beiersdorf·Lagos, nigeria·Full Time·Contract
Human ResourcesFull TimeContract
-Closes Oct 25, 2026

Role Purpose

  • To support in delivering people agenda for both the Distribution Center (DC) and Production Center (PC) through coordination, effective governance, and collaboration with CoEs and People Services.

Key Responsibilities/Your Tasks

HR Operations, Compliance & Local Execution in Partnership with People Services:

  • Serve as local coordination and escalation point for employee and manager matters requiring local context, compliance input, or HR Director alignment.
  • Coordinate employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, offboarding, probation, contracts, employee records, and documentation governance.
  • Support local reward topics, including compensation and benefits queries, data coordination, and implementation of approved changes in partnership with Reward and People Services.
  • Coordinate payroll inputs, validations, statutory documentation, issue resolution, and timely follow-up with payroll providers, Finance, and People Services.
  • Coordinate global mobility, immigration, and expatriate support in partnership with relevant providers and internal stakeholders.

People, Culture & Early Careers Activities:

  • Support employee engagement, wellbeing, culture, values, and internal communication initiatives in partnership with the HR Director and relevant teams.
  • Coordinate local employee events, recognition activities, CSR initiatives, and on-site logistics for people-related programs.
  • Manage employer branding and early careers activities, including university relations, career fairs, internships, and onboarding.

Coordination with CoEs, People Services, Regional and Global Teams:

  • Liaise with CoEs, People Services, and regional/global HR teams on specialist input, process execution, escalations, policy alignment, and system updates.
  • Support local implementation of regional and global HR programs, including performance cycles, engagement surveys, system rollouts, capability-building, and communication cascades.
  • Monitor service experience, escalation themes, and process gaps, recommending improvements to strengthen efficiency, governance, and employee experience.

Your Profile

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in an HR generalist, HR operations or people services role.
  • Experience working in a multinational or matrixed organization.
  • Experience supporting payroll inputs, statutory compliance, compensation and benefits processes, employee relations, and HR projects.
  • Experience coordinating front office, facilities, office services, or workplace administration.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong knowledge of local labor laws and compliance.
  • High levels of ownership, accountability, and ability to work independently.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong coordination, problem-solving, and escalation management skills.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND
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At a glance

Company

Beiersdorf

Location

Lagos, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

October 25, 2026

Created

October 17, 2026

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Project Cycle Management: Actively participate in and ensure the regular organization of all Project Cycle Management (PCM) meetings including Project Design Meetings (PDM), Project Opening Meetings (POM), Project Implementation Meetings (PIM), Project Review/Closure Meetings (PCM/PLM). Track progress against project timelines, milestones, and deliverables across sectors. Program Framework Compliance: Ensure that all PUI projects in Monguno are implemented in alignment with PUI's core programming principles and sectoral standards, in coordination with technical units based in Maiduguri and Abuja. Provide technical and administrative oversight to ensure programs adhere to PUI's Program Framework, donor requirements, and sectorspecific guidelines (Health, Nutrition, Protection, PSS). Daily Program Management: Provide direct administrative and operational support to sector teams to ensure seamless daily implementation of activities. 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Provide regular updates and reports on PUI's field activities to relevant agencies, partners, and authorities, in coordination with the Area Coordinator and technical leads. Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key local stakeholders including Local Government Authorities, traditional leaders, host communities, and humanitarian coordination mechanisms to enhance acceptance, access, and the smooth implementation of programs. Foster collaborative relationships with other humanitarian actors (INGOs, LNGOs, UN agencies), ensuring PUI's position as a key and reliable operational partner in Monguno. Coordination Mechanism Participation: Participate actively in sectoral, inter-agency, and inter-sectoral coordination meetings at the LGA level (Health, Nutrition, WASH, Protection, CCCM, etc.), and ensure that relevant information is shared with the coordination office and internal teams. Support or lead local coordination forums when required, and advocate for principled, needs-based humanitarian response. Donor & Partner Relations: Coordinate and facilitate donor monitoring visits at field sites, ensuring accurate preparation of documents, field briefings, and smooth logistics. Ensure proper visibility and branding of PUI and its donors across operational sites in line with donor compliance requirements. Leadership: Vision & Direction: Provide clear leadership aligned with PUI's humanitarian principles and strategic objectives, ensuring the Monguno base functions efficiently and contributes meaningfully to PUI's overall mission in Nigeria. Consistently communicate the organization's vision and strategic priorities to base staff, ensuring alignment and shared understanding of common goals. Staff Empowerment & Team Culture: Foster a supportive and inclusive working environment that empowers staff to perform at their best while encouraging innovation, accountability, and learning. Build trust among team members by ensuring transparent decision-making, active listening, and respect for diverse opinions and backgrounds. Strategic Oversight & Delegation: Develop and guide strategic work plans for the base and oversee progress toward programmatic, operational, and administrative goals in coordination with the Coordination Team. Exercise appropriate delegation of roles and responsibilities to key base staff to enhance efficiency and develop team capacity. Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution: Promote a collaborative approach to problem-solving and decision-making, engaging heads of departments in identifying challenges and developing solutions. Monitor workplace dynamics and proactively address interpersonal or team conflicts, involving the Field Coordinator or HR where necessary. Internal Coordination & Communication: Strengthen inter-departmental collaboration by organizing regular, action-oriented coordination meetings and ensuring the implementation of key decisions. Ensure timely communication between the Monguno base and coordination offices in Maiduguri and Abuja, facilitating smooth flow of information, reporting, and decision-making. Stakeholder Relationships: Maintain professional, respectful, and open relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, including staff, partners, community leaders, and government counterparts, reinforcing PUI's reputation for neutrality, transparency, and accountability. Humanitarian Safety, Security and Access: Security Planning & Implementation: Lead the development, regular review, and implementation of the Monguno base Security Management Plan, Risk Assessments, Contingency Plans, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in coordination with the Logistics Coordinator and Security Manager/Coordinator at the capital level. Ensure onboarding security briefings and contextual safety inductions are delivered to all newly arrived staff, visitors, and consultants immediately upon arrival at the base. Context Monitoring & Incident Reporting: Monitor the security and access environment in Monguno and surrounding areas on a continuous basis. Ensure all security incidents and access-related challenges are promptly reported and documented, and shared with the Security Coordinator, Field Coordinator, and other relevant stakeholders. Coordinate with local stakeholders, security networks, and community leaders to enhance acceptance and mitigate access constraints in volatile or high-risk areas. Safety Systems & Facilities Management: Ensure PUI's field office, guesthouses, and operational facilities are secured and meet minimum safety standards (perimeter fencing, guard force, fire prevention, access control). Work with logistics to develop and enforce site-specific compound management and vehicle safety protocols, adapted to the local security context. Staff Safety & Wellbeing: Promote a culture of staff safety, wellbeing, and gender-sensitive risk management at base level through regular check-ins, psychosocial support referrals, and staff care initiatives. Ensure all staff understand the PUI Health Insurance Policy, including coverage and procedures, and that this is reinforced by the HR/Admin focal points. Training & Awareness: Facilitate regular safety and security training sessions, including personal security, movement protocols, and emergency preparedness for all field-based staff. Ensure compliance with access and safety protocols, especially for staff operating in high-risk areas or undertaking field missions, including proper mission planning and communication tools. Requirements Candidates should possess a B.Sc / M.Sc Degree with 4 - 10 years experience.

3 months ago

Hr Manager - Mdm (abuja)

Medecins Du Monde

Abuja, nigeria

full-time

Main Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the HR Coordinator, the HR Manager ensures the oversight of related processes and systems to support service delivery aligned with program activities. He/She ensures of the execution of mutli-step processes and the provision of continuing integrated services in the HR Department. Then, the HR Manager leads the operationalization of HR systems and ensures uninterrupted, integrated HR service delivery. His/her key Responsibilities will be to: Lead and oversee all operational HR functions; Ensure quality and compliance in recruitment, employee relations, contract lifecycle management, staff development, C&B and wellbeing; Act as HR operational partner, advising and coaching field management teams on workforce planning and people management. Tasks Description: HR Administration Maintain employee files, contracts, attendance records, and HR databases. Manage leave tracking and timesheet administration. Support payroll preparation and verification. Ensure complete and accurate personnel documentation. Support performance review administration. Visa and Immigration Coordinate visa and work permit processes. Liaise with immigration authorities and consultants. Maintain visa trackers and compliance records. Administration and Travel Support Coordinate staff travel and accommodation arrangements. Support guesthouse administration. Monitor administrative contracts and agreements. Maintain trackers and administrative databases. Develop and maintain efficient administrative filing systems. Prepare and update administration reports and trackers as required. Perform any additional duties assigned by the line manager. Recruitment and Talent Management Ensure compliance of recruitment activities from planning to onboarding. Support workforce resourcing strategies. Promote employee retention and engagement initiatives. Performance Management and Staff Development Support managers in setting objectives and evaluating staff performance. Participating on coaching, mentoring, and career development activities. Support the promotion of learning and development opportunities. Monitor staff wellbeing and leave management. HR Leadership and Operations Ensure compliance with HR policies, procedures, and labor legislation. Review staffing requests and recruitment plans. Monitor HR performance indicators and workforce trends. Support payroll processing and contribute to compensation and benefits reviews and administration. Employee Relations and Compliance Contribute to the employee relations matters and workplace conflicts. Ensure compliance with Code of Conduct policies and support team members in improving their understanding of CoE. Coordinate exit management processes and lessons learned from exit interviews. Reporting and Communication Produce HR metrics and workforce analytics. Communicate HR updates and organizational initiatives. Foster a positive workplace culture and collaborative environment. Adhere to all organizational policies, procedures, safeguarding measures, and security requirements. Qualifications and Competencies: Education Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or a related discipline, with experience preferably gained within an INGO, NGO, or humanitarian organization. A Master's degree is highly desirable. Professional certification in Human Resources, Administration, or a related field would be considered an asset. Experience and Skills Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience. At least 2 years of staff management experience. Strong understanding of Nigerian labor law and HR best practices. Demonstrated experience in recruitment, personnel administration, payroll support, contract management, and employee record management. Experience working with government authorities, service providers, and external stakeholders. Previous experience in a complex, multicultural, and security-sensitive operational environment is desirable. Strong knowledge of HR policies, labor regulations, and personnel administration practices. Experience in processing payroll, managing personnel files, and maintaining financial records. Ability to monitor contracts, administrative agreements, and compliance requirements. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience with HR and database management systems is an asset. Ability to maintain discretion when handling sensitive HR and financial information. Willingness to travel within the area of operation when required. DISCLAIMER: Please note that MdM does not engage in or accept bribes in exchange for job opportunities. Any attempts to offer or accept bribes will result in immediate disqualification from the recruitment process. Due to the nature of this role, we will be reviewing applications on a ROLLING basis, and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

3 months ago