Vice President, Global Human Resources

Digitalhomeblog; United States; Hybrid; USD 178,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

ChildFund International seeks a Vice President, Global Human Resources to lead talent strategy, elevate employee experience, and align HR services with Growing Connections. Reporting to the COO, you will guide a global team, drive transformation, and partner with the CEO on people matters.

This hybrid role is based in Richmond, VA, with international collaboration and a focus on values-driven culture and high performance across country offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Master’s degree (MBA, MPA, Human Resources, or similar) preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in the human resources function, with international development experience preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience leading teams.
• Experience leading HR in international organizations across multiple country locations.
• Significant experience developing people- and culture-centered, strategy-aligned HR initiatives.
• Advanced knowledge of HR operations in the US; basic knowledge of other countries is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead global HR strategies and initiatives to drive organizational performance.
• Partner with regional leadership and country offices to align HR with organizational goals.
• Coach and mentor executives and HR professionals to support a culture of innovation and learning.
• Ensure compliant, high-quality HR service delivery across a global matrix.
• Advise senior leadership on people matters and strategic workforce planning.

Skills

English fluency

Executive advisory to C-suite

People leadership

HR strategy

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Master’s degree (MBA, MPA, HR, or similar)

Job description

ABOUT CHILDFUND

ChildFund is a child-focused international development organization that connects children with the people, resources and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe, no matter where they are. We work directly in 23 countries, with extended reach to more than 60 countries through our global partnership network. ChildFund’s Values We aspire for every person in our organization—program participants, supporters, staff, and volunteers alike—to feel free, safe, and confident to be themselves. In our culture of connection, you will have ample opportunity to grow, learn, and lead while contributing your talents and innovations to our inspiring mission. ChildFund’s Commitment ChildFund International has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and other representatives in the delivery of its mission and services for children. ChildFund is committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace as well as in the communities where it delivers programs and services. ChildFund expects every staff member, partner, and representative to adhere to this commitment and to ensure all organizational policies and standards are followed. This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including a criminal records check and/or disclosure to ensure program participants are safeguarded.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Vice President, Global Human Resources is a key executive leadership position in ChildFund, responsible for the critical talent strategies and infrastructure delivering the organization’s strategy, Growing Connections. As ChildFund pursues its “bold goal” to reach 100 million children by the year 2030, the Vice President plays a pivotal role in enhancing employee experience, developing talent capacity, strengthening systems, and promoting a value-aligned and engaging work culture. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and serving as a member of the Executive Team and Global Leadership Team, the Vice President leads a global, matrixed Human Resources team and partners with regional leadership and Country Offices to align Global Human Resources strategies with organizational strategy and objectives. The Vice President is a key advisor to the CEO on people matters while traveling periodically and maintaining strong relationships across the organization. An expert in HR practice, the Vice President leads organization-wide transformation initiatives while overseeing compliant, consistent service delivery and high performance of the global HR team. The Vice President coaches and mentors executives and HR professionals to support ChildFund’s culture of innovation and learning while staying current with global HR innovations and best practices in the international development sector.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required
• Master’s degree preferred (MBA, MPA, Human Resources, or similar)
• At least 15 years of experience in the human resources function, with experience in international development strongly preferred
• At least 10 years of experience leading teams
• Experience leading the HR function in international organizations across multiple country locations
• Significant experience developing and implementing people – and culture-centered, strategy-aligned HR initiatives
• Experience advising, consulting, and influencing at the C-suite level preferred
• Advanced knowledge of HR operations in the US; foundational knowledge of HR operations and/or labor laws in other ChildFund countries of operation is preferred but not required
• English fluency is required
• Proficiency in another language is a plus
• Impeccable integrity, judgment, and ethics
• Excellent, demonstrated relationship-building skills

Location

Richmond, Virginia, US

Work arrangements

This is a full-time hybrid position. Candidates located in Richmond, VA or willing to relocate are preferred. Candidates must have the ability to work on site in Richmond, Virginia two days per week. We are open to candidates willing to commute weekly from nearby metro areas.

Salary and Benefits

• The anticipated salary range for this position is $177,500-$225,000 per year.
• Contract length: Permanent

Equal Opportunity Statement

Red Sea is committed to meeting the standards set out in our Equality and Diversity statement, acting in line with the UK Equalities Act 2010, and building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce in encouraging equality and diversity.