Director of People & HR Operations

Duration: 1-3 month contract (potential to go full-time)

Rate: ~$70/hour, converting to ~175-190kThis role is remote. Employee will work from own location; must be comfortable working across global time zones. Responsbilities: Strategy and leadership Develop and lead the People function strategy, with clear goals, metrics, and annual priorities aligned to the organization's strategic plan. Report people metrics such as retention, engagement, utilization trends, and compliance status to the Executive Leadership Team, and adapt programs based on what the data shows. Lead workforce and capacity planning with senior leaders, anticipating how changes in client contracts affect team members' hours and income, and designing practical mitigations. Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to senior leaders and managers, and manage external HR advisors and employment counsel. Hiring and contracting Set hiring policy and standards so that recruitment is equitable, competency-based, and consistent across roles and countries, working with our Talent Manager, who leads recruitment and our applicant tracking system. Make contractor and employee classification decisions that meet legal requirements in each jurisdiction. Lead the offer and contracting process, including recommending rates and titles and approving offer letters, contractor agreements, and amendments. Design and manage the contractor-to-employee transition process and international hiring, including analysis of the cost and compliance requirements of hiring in new countries. Manage our PEO and EOR relationships to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with organizational practices.

Required Skills and Competencies: At least 10 to 15 years of progressive HR experience, including at least three years leading an HR or People function or holding broad senior generalist responsibility. Hands-on experience with employment compliance in multiple countries and with PEO or EOR providers (Justworks and Deel experience is a plus).Experience in consulting, professional services, or another project-funded setting, including supporting hourly, day-rate, or contract team members. A track record designing compensation, benefits, policy, and performance management programs. Sound judgment in employee relations and confidence coaching senior leaders. Experience working with teams across low-, middle-, and high-income countries, and a commitment to equitable practice. HR certification required (SHRM, SPHR, or CIPD).Background in social impact, philanthropy, global health, or international development is preferred.