Join Dogs of Ella as our HR & Team Coordinator. You will support our local staff and international volunteers, organize daily schedules, and act as the bridge between the team and management. This is a unique opportunity to combine HR tasks with meaningful social impact in animal welfare.

Dogs of Ella is a registered nonprofit animal welfare NGO located in Kumbalwela, near Ella. We provide a safe and healthy environment for rescued street dogs while building sustainable local and international partnerships.

We are now looking for a dedicated HR & Team Coordinator to strengthen our team structures and support our growing organization.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Organizing daily team schedules and workloads.

• Supporting staff and volunteers through motivation, regular check-ins, and onboarding.

• Acting as a contact person and translator between team and management to ensure smooth communication.

• Keeping basic HR records (attendance, agreements, leave days).

• Mediating conflicts and encouraging respectful, solution-focused teamwork.

• Joining weekly review calls with management and preparing monthly reports.

What we offer:

• A meaningful role in a passionate NGO environment.

• The chance to build long-term HR and team structures from the ground up.

• Collaboration with both Sri Lankan staff and an international board.

Future development of this role may include:

• Recruitment and HR guideline development.

• Staff and volunteer training initiatives.