Company Description

A key global player in fermentation for more than a century, Lesaffre, with a €3 billion turnover, and established on all continents, counts 11,000 employees and 96 nationalities.

On the strength of this experience and diversity, we work with customers, partners, and researchers to find ever more relevant answers to the needs of food,  health, naturalness and respect for our environment. Thus, every day, we explore and reveal the infinite potential of microorganisms.

To nourish 9 billion people, in a healthy way, in 2050 by making the most of our planet’s resources is a major and unprecedented issue. We believe that fermentation is one of the most promising answers to this challenge.

Working together to better nourish and protect the planet.

Job Description

Within our MEA (Middle East & Africa) regional HR team, you will participate in HR topics for our entities based in Ethiopia, Kenya, UAE, Ivory Coast, and Algeria: 

• Recruitment (interviews, onboarding)
• Following the probation period for new hires
• Monitoring our HR induction tool. Ensuring that the information recorded for the entities is always accurate and up to date
• Assisting in updating job descriptions
• Posting job ads
• Preparing employment contracts
• Search for HR service providers internationally when needed
• Follow the events happening in our entities and provide a monthly brief to the Regional Communication Executive during the monthly communication meeting
• Internal communication support (newcomers announcement, anniversary messages, organisation of events, etc)

• You are studying for a Master in HR or equivalent and you are looking for a 2 years apprentice contract
• A first internship in a Human Resources Department is a plus.
• Fluent in English and French
• Ability to prioritize and organize tasks
• Pragmatic, autonomous
• Energetic, hands-on, result driven and go-getting with a strong passion for excellence and attention to operational details
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with people from various levels and functions within the area. You are able to work in an international environment and to adapt to other cultures.

Additional Information

To join us is :

• Being part of an organization with human-centered values

• Sharing our mission of nourishing and protecting the planet

• Advancing your career in a diverse and rewarding work environment

• Engaging in ambitious projects and international business opportunities.