Chief People Officer

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About the role

The position is at an international nonprofit. The Chief People Officer (CPO) is a key leader in developing and implementing Project HOPE's human capital and organizational culture strategy.

As a part of the leadership team, the CPO will be responsible for global Human Resources (HR), driving talent acquisition and retention, cultivating an inclusive and high-performance culture, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and best practices.

This position demands a visionary leader capable of aligning global HR strategy with business objectives in order to achieve organizational success and support Project HOPE's continuing development and expansion.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Development

• Create and implement a complete personnel strategy that is consistent with Project HOPE's purpose, growth objectives, and strategic priorities.
• Promote a values-driven culture by ensuring HR processes are consistent with Project Hope's fundamental principles of fairness, transparency, and humanitarianism.
• Provide credible human capital advice to the CEO, executive leadership, and Board of Directors.
• Promote a high-performing, mission-driven culture that reflects Project HOPE's basic principles.
• Create and sustain a flexible, efficient, and successful global workforce.
• Initiate organizational design, workforce planning, and leadership development programs.
• Manage succession planning to maintain leadership continuity and the growth of internal talent pipelines.
• Ensure fair and inclusive behaviors across all human tasks, while also cultivating a culture of belonging and respect.

Talent Acquisition, Development & Retention

• Manage worldwide personnel acquisition to attract, develop, and retain outstanding individuals.
• Create and implement leadership and career development initiatives to establish a robust internal talent pipeline.
• Create a performance-based culture that includes clear measurements, feedback loops, and recognition systems.
• Create streamlined onboarding and offboarding techniques to improve staff transfers.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Lead projects to improve the employee experience, well-being, and engagement.
• Create a culture of constant learning, professional development, and cooperation.
• Respond to employee complaints with professionalism and good documentation.
• Oversee internal communication initiatives to promote transparency and connectedness.
• Oversee employee relations initiatives across regions, promoting transparent, courteous, and compliant workplaces.

HR Compliance & Operational Excellence

• Ensure worldwide compliance with labor laws, ethical employment practices, and human resources policies.
• Lead the evolution of HR systems, data analytics, and digital capabilities to support a contemporary, hybrid, and data-driven workforce strategy.
• Collaborate with the Legal Department to resolve employment issues and reduce risks.
• Stay current on HR industry changes and best practices, and adjust strategy as necessary.
• Use HR analytics to evaluate workforce trends, forecast attrition risks, and improve personnel strategy internationally.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, and the Executive Team on the ERP project to achieve operational excellence.

Total Rewards & Compensation

• Oversee the development and implementation of competitive salary, benefit, and wellness programs.
• Establish equal compensation systems that are consistent with market trends and corporate ideals.
• Maintain compliance with IRS Intermediate Sanctions, local labor laws, and NGO sector benchmarks.
• Work with Finance and the CFO to match the salary and incentives plan with the budget.

Crisis & Change Management

• Lead HR strategy in humanitarian response scenarios, including mental health…