Global Human Resources Director

I. Position Summary

The Director, Global HR reports to the Chief, Operating Officer and plays a critical role in executing HR initiatives, driving HR functional excellence, process improvement and global HR compliance. With four global offices and EORs, this role will ensure that global processes are documented, standardized as appropriate, disseminated, and adopted. The Director will straddle both the centralization of certain HR operations; as well as the decentralization of other HR activities. The Director must be culturally sensitive, globally experienced, and comfortable in championing change management. This role will recommend and roll out policies and best practices that are inclusive, guide global employment action processes, collaborate on workforce expansion to new countries, and oversee global benefits and compensation.

II. Responsibilities

Global HR

• Ensure compliance with regulatory reporting and required documentation; as well as timely response to HR audits.
• Partner with leadership, programs, and operation teams in opening offices or establishing EORs; as well as closing offices or programs.
• Maintain a high-quality global HR operations function, including standardized policies as legally appropriate, standardized processes, appropriate technology, systems and tools, forms and guidelines that are available to all HR team members, well-understood and utilized.
• Lead HR due diligence (terms and conditions of employment, infrastructure and documentation) and manage the maintenance of international office employee handbooks and guides for EOR-hired staff.
• Lead annual employee benefits renewals for all registered offices and EORs in plan design and budget.
• Partner with, support, and advise managers on operational matters; as well as support local HR partners in assuming HR functions locally as appropriate for that office.
• Oversee compensation including: salary benchmarking, pay reviews, processes and training.

US Compliances

• In collaboration with Chief Operating Officer, ensure that HR processes, policies, record keeping, and forms are in compliance with US regulations, country and local labor laws, and donor guidelines.
• Oversee policy, process and procedure documentation.
• Responsible for leading the execution of the data retention policy for HR data and documents in line with US procedures.
• Perform spot checks to Employee Files to ensure they are auditable and provide training to HR team members responsible for compliance.

Employee Services

• Coordinate the preparation of HR programs and tools (policies & procedures, SOPs, manuals, management guidelines, and other HR infrastructure).
• In consultation with the Chief Operating Officer and Legal Counsel, manage complex employee relations issues in a balanced, fair and objective manner, using appropriate counseling, investigative, intervention and mediation technique.
• Serve as an internal consultant and facilitator to managers in resolving employment and/or performance problems.

Organisational Culture

• Actively contributes to making Malala Fund a diverse and equitable workplace through inclusive practice and openness to different perspectives, cultures and ideas.
• Maintains behaviour and conduct that uphold the highest standards for safeguarding, professionally and personally.
• Acts as a role model for a ‘learning organisation’ culture by seeking insight and using problems as opportunities to learn.
• Upholds the values of Malala Fund.

III. Knowledge, Experience and Behaviours

Essential

• Ability to assess multi-faceted issues, anticipate potential problems, and apply high level of skill and judgment around complex and ambiguous issues.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects with quality communication and thorough change management.
• Strong commitment to Malala Fund’s mission, purpose and values.
• Demonstrate an understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging concepts and issues, especially as they apply to an HR professional in a global organization.
• Strong commitment to professional development and continued learning.
• Subject matter expertise in HR operations or compliance. Certifications in SPHR / GPHR will be added advantage
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as active listening skills.
• Ability to influence and build credibility at all levels and establish collaborative working relationships.
• Proficient computer skills – especially Microsoft Suite of applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and HRIS/HRM systems.
• Ability to be discrete and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong commitment to gender equality, anti-racism, anti-discrimination, decolonisation and social justice.
• Excellent team player with ability to work independently and in collaboration with colleagues at all levels across departments and external stakeholders.
• Broad understanding of US employment law and compliance, compensation, benefits, and policy and procedure development
• Excellent networking and interpersonal skills as well as strong organizational skills and initiative.
• Ability to introduce continuous process improvements in HR operational areas.

Required

• Experience in US labor and employment laws and legal resources.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Human Resources professional with 12+ years of progressive human resources operations experience.
• Experience in a global organization; non-profit experience a plus.
• Travel- This position will be required to travel periodically.
• Experience in building HR operations with a DEI focus and spirit.

Malala Fund is committed to racial equity and social justice. We actively seek applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences and identities, to provide a wide range of perspectives, ideas, views and insights into the strategy, policies, culture and ambitions of Malala Fund. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who have lived in countries in which Malala Fund is operating.

IV. About Malala Fund

Registered as a public charity in the U.K. and U.S., Malala Fund is working toward a world where all girls can learn and lead. With more than 130 million girls out of school today, we're breaking down barriers that hold girls back.

Malala Fund advocates for resources and policy changes needed to give all girls a secondary education. The girls we serve have high goals for themselves and we have high expectations for leaders who can help them. We invest in local education leaders and front-line organisations — the people who best understand girls in their communities — in regions where most girls are missing out on secondary school. We give girls the tools they need to advocate for education and equality in their communities and a platform for the world to hear their voices. We believe girls should speak for themselves and tell leaders what they need to learn and achieve their potential.

V. How to Apply

Please be aware we are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the vacancy should a suitable candidate be identified before the closing date.

Applicants must have the required right to work in the United States; they should be willing to work and relocate to Washington, D.C. You will be asked to provide proof of your right to work if you are selected for an interview.

Please note that due to the very high number of applications we receive when positions are posted, we are only able to respond directly to candidates with whom we wish to move forward in the interview process.

Malala Fund is an inclusive organisation and welcomes applications from under-represented and intersectional groups including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are seeking people from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identities, to provide a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights into the strategy, policies, culture and ambitions of Malala Fund.

Malala Fund is committed to ensuring the safety of those involved in our work. Our first priority is protecting everyone who comes in direct or indirect contact with our organisation. Malala Fund has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation by any of our staff, representatives or partners. We commit to ensuring that those who work with Malala Fund or on our behalf are able to work in an environment that is free from harm. To this end, Malala Fund reserves the right to conduct background checks on prospective and current employees.