People Manager
Vor 3 Tagen
- Line Manager: Global Head of People, Culture & HR
- Line Management Responsibility: N/A
- Position Type: Full-time (100%)
Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic, international non-governmental organization. We work with people affected by violent conflicts to enhance their security and dignity through unarmed civilian protection (UCP). We work to reduce violence and protect civilians in countries affected by violent conflict and its aftermath and to help transform the world’s response to conflict situations.
Job PurposeThe People Manager will be a key support to the Global Head of People, Culture, and HR in driving strategic HR initiatives and implementing HR strategies across the organization. This role focuses on operational excellence, mentoring HR teams, and fostering a high-performing, inclusive, and values-driven culture. Acting as a bridge between HQ and country-level HR teams, the People Manager ensures alignment and collaboration.
By enhancing NP’s ability to attract, retain, and develop top talent, the People Manager plays a pivotal role in advancing the organization’s mission and strengthening its HR function.
Scope- Collaborate with the Global Head to ensure the effective implementation of NP’s HR strategy across country programs and HQ.
- Providing operational guidance and mentorship.
- Support organizational growth by harmonizing HR practices, policies, and systems across all entities.
HR Operations and Oversight:
- Lead the implementation of HR initiatives, ensuring consistency and compliance across country programs.
- Monitor and optimize HR processes, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and payroll.
- Oversee the development of harmonized HR policies, ensuring they align with NP’s values and legal requirements.
- Actively participate in innovative HR initiatives to support organizational growth and employee engagement.
Team Leadership and Mentorship:
- Provide mentorship to HR Managers and Officers in country programs.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive culture across HR teams.
- Build the capacity of HR teams to deliver high-quality support to their respective programs.
Culture and Values:
- Champion NP’s culture and values, ensuring they are reflected in all HR practices and policies.
- Support initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organization.
Talent Development:
- Support the design and delivery of training and development programs to enhance staff capacity.
- Collaborate with the Global Head to develop succession plans and career pathways for key roles.
Thought Partnership:
- Act as a trusted advisor to the Global Head, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making.
- Provide insights on HR trends, challenges, and opportunities to inform organizational strategy.
Other
- Commitment to NP Values, mission and principles.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the organization.
Education, Knowledge, and Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. HR certification a plus.
- At least 5 years of HR management experience, preferably in an international or multi-country context.
- Strong understanding of HR best practices, including compliance, recruitment, and talent development.
- Experience mentoring and managing HR professionals in diverse cultural settings.
- Experience with Human Resource Systems (HRS) or employee management software is required.
Skills and Attributes:
- Demonstrated ability to build trust and act as a thought partner to senior leaders.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English and French.
- High ethical standards, with the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Proactive, solution-oriented mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Other Specialized Requirements – Values in Practice
- Accountability: Takes responsibility for decisions, resource management, and achieving goals while upholding NP values.
- Ambition: Sets challenging goals, fosters team growth, and prioritizes personal development.
- Collaboration: Listens actively, builds strong relationships, and values cross-cultural perspectives.
- Creativity: Promotes innovative solutions and efficient processes with fairness and predictability.
- Integrity: Demonstrates honesty, transparency, and sound judgment while learning from challenges.
- Candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a CV (max. 2 pages) and cover letter (max. 1 page), through our website detailing their experience and how they qualify for the position. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Candidates with previous NP experience in good standing will be prioritized.
- The salary range for this position is 90,000 CHF to 99,000 CHF/month gross.
- The closing date for applications is Tuesday, January 14th, 2025.
- Candidates may be selected before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
- Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a technical assignment as part of the recruitment process before the interview stage.
Nonviolent Peaceforce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
Nonviolent Peaceforce acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, communities we work with, and other stakeholders and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities and government guidance and complies with best practices in the Humanitarian and Development sector. NP expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We prioritize ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. NP also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
NO FEE
We never ask for payment as part of our selection process, and we always contact candidates via our corporate accounts and platforms. If you are approached for payment, this is likely to be fraudulent. Please check whether the role you are interested in is posted here on our website.
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