Director of Global People, Animal Protection Nonprofit, UK Based

Job Description

Please visit our website for the full job description. YOUR OPPORTUNITY The Humane League’s (THL) People team seeks a new Director of Global People. Were seeking someone who shares our vision and commitment to a culture of excellence. This is a newly created role to support our growing global workforce. We seek a leader whowill foster a positive culture, embed The Humane League’s values into all their work, and support our global workers employed through various employers of record ("EORs").This position will close on Friday, July 12th at 09:00 pm BST. Please apply on our website. Applications submitted to our email will not be accepted. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Build an effective global people operation using your management experience and knowledge of working with EORs.
• In collaboration with leadership in the Global Programs team and the Director of U.S. People, develop and execute strategic initiatives to streamline global people operations and deliver an experience that is inclusive, equitable, and as consistent as possibleacross our global workforce,
• Organize, lead, and shepherd the process of implementing contracts between the EORs and global workers. Ensure close collaboration with other stakeholders, including the Legal team, to implement new contracts or updates to contracts for our global workers.
• In collaboration with our EORs, serve as a trusted advisor and escalation point for complex compensation, benefit, and performance management issues, including employee relations matters.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees to resolve conflicts fairly and equitably.
• In collaboration with the Director of U.S. People, lead performance management and performance improvement processes for global workers. Collaborate with and train managers in performance-related systems and support managers to ensure that THL has a high-performingglobal workforce.
• Ensure THL’s policies and procedures comply with applicable requirements as advised by EORs and our Legal team (e.g., compensation and leave regulations, data privacy, and data protection requirements). Develop and maintain audit and compliance proceduresfor personnel files as required outside of the EORs.
• Collaborate with the Global Programs team, Legal team, and the Director of U.S. People to decide on when to hire employees outside of the U.S. Advise the Global Programs team on best practices for hiring and retaining global employees.
• Lead efforts to attract, retain, and develop talent globally, including coordinating hiring processes, onboarding initiatives, and ongoing support for staff hired through EORs.
• Collaborate with the Director of U.S. People and other stakeholders, as applicable, to develop and maintain global benchmarks for benefits and compensation. Evaluate existing benefits packages and make recommendations for enhancements to remain competitivein the global talent market.
• Oversee or advise on specific strategies to support the professional growth and development of global talent.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to embed THL’s values into all aspects of Global and U.S. People operations, from recruitment to employee development to the end of the employee/employer relationship.
• Maintain regular engagement with EORs and internal and external stakeholders to:
  • Ensure that our global workers have support they need when working with their EORs.
  • Ensure timely and seamless coordination of payroll, benefits administration, and compliance efforts.
  • Continuously evaluate external partnership performance and make recommendations for optimization or changes as needed.
• Strategize and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Legal, IT, and Global Programs, to align People team initiatives with broader organizational objectives and priorities.
• Identify opportunities to streamline People team processes and enhance operational efficiency. Implement best practices and tools to automate routine tasks, reduce administrative burden, and improve the overall employee experience.
• Effectively manage their team’s budget to ensure optimal allocation of resources in support of organizational goals and priorities.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience within a comprehensive global people operations leadership role encompassing all facets of the People team function including talent acquisition, learning and development, employee relations, performance management,compensation and benefits, employee engagement, and compliance, including experience with EORs.
• Demonstrated expertise in navigating complex management challenges with a global workforce, identifying root causes, and developing effective solutions. Strong conflict resolution skills to address employee relations matters in a constructive manner.
• A general understanding of global HR best practices with the ability to liaison with EOR on changing trends.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace environment.
• Excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across diverse cultural and geographic contexts.
• Ability to think strategically and align People team initiatives with organizational goals and priorities, ensuring a holistic approach to talent management and development.
• Ability to drive and manage change initiatives effectively, including process improvements, automation, and organizational transformations.
• Ability to support global workers in multiple time zones, which may, on occasion, require irregular hours (this would be an exception rather than typical).
• Fluent in English (written and spoken), a second language desirable but not essential.

Please visit our website for information about the hiring steps.Compensation and BenefitsThe compensation range for this role is £55,479 - £67,808 GBP. Please visit our website for more information on our compensation and benefits.Required skills

• Advocacy
• Collaboration
• EOR
• Equity
• Management
• Team Building
• Inclusion