Regional People and Culture Director

Plan Internacional; São Paulo; Presencial; BRL 250.000 - 300.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A global NGO is seeking a Regional People & Culture Director to provide strategic HR leadership across the Americas and the Caribbean. The role demands a minimum of 8 years of senior HR experience, proven ability to lead in large organizations, and fluency in both English and Spanish. Responsibilities include managing talent strategies and ensuring the implementation of inclusive practices. Interested candidates should submit applications in English by February 2nd, 2026.

Qualificações

• 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in HR / People & Culture.
• Proven experience leading people strategy in large, complex organizations.
• Experience in end-to-end HR process design.
• Strong affinity with technology and digital transformation.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic leadership for People & Culture across the region.
• Lead regional talent management and succession planning.
• Drive data-informed decision-making through people analytics.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and ethical standards.

Conhecimentos

Leadership in HR / People & Culture

Strategic thinking

People analytics

Stakeholder management

Fluency in English and Spanish

Formação académica

Master’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Role

Plan International is seeking a Regional People & Culture Director (RP&CD) to provide strategic leadership to the People & Culture function across the Americas and the Caribbean Region.

This role is a senior regional leadership position responsible for driving One P&C: ensuring consistent implementation of global People & Culture strategy while appropriately contextualizing it to diverse country environments, cultures, and employment frameworks.

The RP&CD is a core member of the Regional Management Team and the Global People & Culture Leadership Team, partnering closely with the Regional Director to strengthen organizational culture, leadership effectiveness, change management, and overall performance through people.

This is a true regional leadership role. Applicants must demonstrate experience overseeing people functions across multiple countries, not only providing advisory or project-based support.

What We’re Looking For (Please read carefully)

We encourage applications only from candidates who can demonstrate strength across all areas below:

A. Senior Regional People & Culture Leadership (Essential)

• 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in HR / People & Culture at senior level
• Proven experience leading people strategy in large, complex, geographically dispersed organizations
• Demonstrated ability to support and influence Country Directors and senior leadership teams
• Experience working within global or international organizations (NGO experience strongly preferred)

B. Strategic Thinking & Change Leadership (Non-Negotiable)

• Strong strategic mindset, able to translate global strategy into regional and country-level priorities
• Proven experience leading organizational change, culture transformation, and leadership behaviours
• Ability to work in ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and lead in fast-paced, multicultural environments

C. People Analytics, Systems & Data (Critical Capability)

• Strong data literacy: ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate people data to support decision-making
• Experience using HR systems, dashboards, and analytics to inform workforce planning and talent decisions
• Comfort leveraging digital tools and systems to improve executional excellence
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels
• Strong stakeholder management across regional, country, and global teams
• Ability to model Plan International’s values, feminist leadership principles, and inclusive behaviors

Key Responsibilities (Summary)

• Provide strategic leadership for People & Culture across the region, ensuring alignment with global P&C strategy
• Strengthen P&C capability and capacity in Country and Cluster Offices through matrix leadership
• Lead regional talent management, succession planning, and strategic workforce planning
• Champion inclusive culture, staff wellbeing, employee engagement, and feminist leadership principles
• Drive data-informed decision-making through people analytics and systems
• Ensure robust People & Culture processes in humanitarian response contexts
• Ensure full compliance with safeguarding, gender equality, inclusion, and ethical standards
• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field
• Fluency in English and Spanish (written and spoken)
• Strong business acumen and customer-focused mindset
• High integrity and commitment to safeguarding, equity, and inclusion
• Experience in international NGOs or humanitarian settings
• Experience in end-to-end HR process design
• Strong affinity with technology and digital transformation

Application Process

• Applications and CVs must be submitted in English
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a formal application through Plan International’s recruitment platform
• Application deadline: February 2nd, 2026

Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Safeguarding

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything Plan International stands for. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, empowered and able to contribute fully.

Plan International operates with zero tolerance for abuse, exploitation, or harassment of any kind. Pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with our Safeguarding Children and Young People policy and the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.