This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Director, People and Culture in United States.
This role provides strategic and operational leadership for global human resources, people systems, and organizational development initiatives. The Senior Director will advance a high-performing and engaged workforce across projects, regions, and functions while ensuring compliance, effectiveness, and alignment with organizational values. Acting as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, this position influences workforce strategy, talent development, and culture-building initiatives. The role balances strategic oversight with hands-on execution, directly managing the People & Culture team while supporting HR operations, employee relations, and performance management. Success requires a collaborative, proactive, and culturally attuned leader capable of navigating complex, multi-location, and donor-funded environments.
Accountabilities- Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of global HR systems, policies, and practices across multiple projects and regions.
- Oversee HR operations, including onboarding, development, promotions, training, separations, and personnel records management.
- Provide strategic guidance to executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational change, culture development, and performance management.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop the People & Culture team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional excellence.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws, donor requirements, and government contracting regulations across all operating regions.
- Manage compensation, benefits, HRIS, applicant tracking systems, and other people-related platforms to ensure accuracy, data integrity, and reporting excellence.
- Support employee engagement, talent acquisition, and succession planning initiatives to build sustainable organizational capacity.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
- Experience in global, multi-location HR management, preferably in donor-funded, international development, or U.S. Government-funded projects.
- Expertise in employee relations, performance management, compensation, learning and development, and organizational development.
- Proven ability to advise senior leaders, influence decisions, and build strong relationships across teams and regions.
- Strong understanding of compliance, employment law, and HR best practices in diverse cultural and regulatory environments.
- Excellent judgment, problem-solving, and conflict management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with English fluency required.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range: $175,000 – $187,000, commensurate with experience and location.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
- Flexible fully remote work arrangement within eligible states (AR, CA, CO, MD, NY, PA, VA, DC, WI).
- Opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Exposure to global HR operations and high-impact organizational initiatives in a mission-driven environment.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
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