About Hapag-Lloyd
With a fleet of 287 modern container ships and a Vessel Capacity 2.2 million TEU, as well as a Container Capacity 3.2 million TEU including one of the world’s largest and most modern reefer container fleets, Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies. In the Liner Shipping segment, the Company has around 13.500 employees and 400 offices in 139 countries. Hapag-Lloyd has a container capacity of 11.9 million TEU – including one of the largest and most modern fleets of reefer containers. A total of 114 liner services worldwide ensure fast and reliable connections between more than 600 ports across the world. In the Terminal & Infrastructure segment, Hapag-Lloyd has stakes in 20 terminals in Europe, Latin America, the United States, India, and North Africa. The roughly 2.600 employees assigned to the Terminal & Infrastructure segment deal with terminal-related activities and provide complementary logistics services at selected locations.

Reports to Area Managing Director West Africa | Area scope : (Covering Ghana, Senegal & Benin)

Overview:

We are looking for a strategic HR partner to support West Africa’s growth agenda. Works with business leaders to shape organization capability, drive talent and succession, and deliver measurable people impact. Balances strategy and execution across diverse markets.

Responsibilities:

·         Partner with leaders to align people priorities with business goals.

·         Lead workforce, talent, and change initiatives that build future capability.

·         Champion engagement, inclusion, and performance culture.

·         Ensure compliance and operational excellence through shared services.

 

Qualifications:

·         7–10 years HR experience, including 3+ years in a business-partnering role.

·         Proven ability to influence and challenge leaders using data & insight.

·         Strong commercial awareness; connects HR to business performance.

·         Multi-country exposure in West Africa; French a plus.

 

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We have recently become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities in which individuals or entities misrepresent themselves as Hapag-Lloyd Middle East Shipping LLC or UASC Limited. They offer fake job opportunities and demand payments for handling recruitment fees, certifications, travel expenses, or visa applications. Please note that Hapag-Lloyd Middle East Shipping LLC or UASC Limited does not charge any fees during the recruitment process, and all communications regarding job offers will come from official company channels. Do not respond to such fraudulent solicitations. You will only be contacted by Hapag-Lloyd HR if you have applied for an open position on our website.

Contact person

Carol Mwanza