Strategic HR Business Partner Manager - NGO (8-12 yrs)

Strategic:

- Design and execute a comprehensive global human resource strategy aligned with the organization's mission, ensuring the adoption of innovative best practices and policies that foster a high-performing culture of agency, accountability, and collaboration. This includes strategically partnering with vendors to maintain lean program capacities.

- Serve as a strategic partner to leadership by deeply understanding organizational dynamics, acting as the voice of employees, and offering innovative solutions to critical HR challenges.

Culture and Development:

- Champion a culture emphasizing openness, agency, continuous learning, public service, and a growth mindset.

- Provide coaching and mentorship to colleagues and managers, building leadership capability to meet the challenges of a dynamic organization.

- Address employee concerns and grievances promptly and equitably.

- Establish principles, practices, and rituals that strengthen the organizational culture.

- Promote active engagement and participation among employees.

Talent and Engagement:

- Develop an employment brand and talent acquisition strategy to attract global talent.

- Provide strategic advice on people programs and processes to enhance talent attraction, retention, and development. Design and implement initiatives to improve employee onboarding, development, and retention.

Education, Experience, and Skills:

- MBA or equivalent degree in HR, with 8-12 years of experience (non-profit experience is a plus).

- Extensive knowledge of HR functions with proven experience as an HR Business Partner supporting executives or senior leadership.

- Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to adapt messaging for diverse global audiences.

- Results-oriented, agile change agent with the confidence and commitment to lead in a complex and evolving environment.

- Unwavering personal integrity, fairness, and credibility to earn trust and commitment across all organizational levels.