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The National Democratic Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to support and strengthen democratic institutions worldwide through citizen participation, openness, and accountability in government. Help support democracy worldwide by joining our team!

About the Role

The Director, Global Human Resources will oversee a team of global HR professionals partnering with leadership in DC and NDI’s global country offices to provide outstanding human resources support to a diverse employee population.

Reporting to the CHRO, the Director will work with headquarters and international-based employees (expatriates, third-country nationals, and host-country national staff) to develop, implement, and continuously monitor HR systems, policies, projects, and procedures to ensure the success of NDI staff. The person in this role will bring deep knowledge of all aspects of human resources, with a particular emphasis on employee relations. The Director supervises DC-based Global HR staff.

Your Purpose and Impact:

• Provide Human Resources leadership, acting as a leader, advisor, and consultant for HR staff and NDI management and staff, providing guidance and oversight to ensure that appropriate actions are taken to address and achieve solutions for issues and needs related to performance, discipline, work relationships, or other workplace issues that impact the work environment/culture, the achievement of organizational objectives, and/or compliance with organizational policies/procedures and/or relevant U.S. and/or international employment laws/regulations.

• Recommend and implement new policies or practices to address changing organizational or compliance needs and to improve the efficiency and quality of the HR function.

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of NDI policies and related procedures as well as relevant federal and local employment laws, educating and providing guidance to management and staff to ensure their accurate interpretation and application, as well as required compliance. Ensure knowledge, understanding, and application of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

• Build trust-based, collaborative, and respectful relationships with management and staff, partnering with others across the organization and within Human Resources to create a positive work environment/culture through effective communications, policies, and practices. Leads and/or participates in meetings within Human Resources, with teams, and with others across the organization, as well as with external vendors and stakeholders as required.

• Develop, implement, and monitor in-country office HR systems including performance, compensation, training & development, and employee relations to ensure compliance with applicable laws and NDI policies.

• Facilitate information and ideas sharing between headquarters and in-country offices.

• Supervise headquarters-based global HR staff and provide mentoring and training to in-country staff with HR responsibilities.

• Coach HR staff and leadership on employee relations issues. Develop tools, templates, and processes to manage employee relations. Handle employee relations concerns from their designated portfolio and complicated ER issues or investigations.

• Create, lead, and partner with HR staff and NDI’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council on initiatives and programs to strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, education, or a related field.

• A minimum of 10 years of Human Resources leadership experience, preferably a global nonprofit, with a breadth and depth of generalist experience across Human Resources functions/areas, including compliance; talent management/strategy; organizational development, including training design/delivery; performance management; diversity, equity, and inclusion with an emphasis on employee relations.

• In-depth knowledge of DEI principles, policies, and best practices, with a focus on the unique challenges and opportunities within an organization.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated analytical and writing skills with an ability to communicate processes and policy as well as contribute to strategic initiatives.

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously including a proven track record of designing and implementing successful HR programs.

• Have a proven track record influencing stakeholders across distinct functions, up through influencing C-suite leaders.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Ability to work independently and lead in a hybrid work environment.

• Staff management experience is highly desired.

• SHRMP or HRCI certification preferred.

• Outstanding cross-cultural skills; experience living and working in developing countries preferred.

• Proficiency in Spanish, French, and/or Arabic is a plus.

• Ability to work flexibly to meet with a global workforce and willingness to travel to country offices up to 20% of the time.

What We Offer:

We offer an environment committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as a core part of our culture. We strive to foster empowerment and belonging as these values are central to our mission and to our impact. We believe that diversity in thought helps us solve the complex problems we face around the globe.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, a generous PTO policy, flexible schedules, and a 10% employer contribution to the retirement pension.

This position offers an anticipated salary range of approximately $133,600 - $173,700.

Additional Information:

While there may be flexibility for remote/hybrid work environment and to comply with tax and legal obligations, successful candidates must be residents of MD, DC, or VA, or relocate prior to the start of employment at NDI.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. NDI does not provide sponsorship.

NDI is an equal opportunity employer (EEO). As such, NDI makes employment decisions and provides equal employment opportunity without regard to an applicant’s or employee’s race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state and local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, NDI encourages individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans or veterans with service-connected disabilities, to apply.

If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please notify NDI’s Human Resources department at HumanResourcesteam@ndi.org. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)