People & Culture Partner, Global HQ

About the role

The P&C Partner, Global Headquarters, will provide strategic partnering regarding all aspects of our People & Culture (P&C) function to an assigned group of executives, their management teams, and staff at all levels in our global headquarter departments who design, govern, and implement global policies, services and support.

This role reports to the Sr. Director for RAI (Resettlement, Asylum & Integration), Europe & Global Headquarters, and is a vital member of the cross-discipline, global P&C team. Active participation and leadership are expected to ensure success in collaboration with the P&C Technical Units, the team of P&C Partners, and other functional departments.

We are looking for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced organization, can flex between strategic and tactical responsibilities in their day-to-day work and who enjoys working with people from different cultures.

Responsibilities

• Model, promote and uphold a culture of values as reflected in The IRC Way: Standards for Professional Conduct - Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality
• Provide effective client service to all staff on performance management, learning and development, compensation, benefits, promotions, changes in status and general HR issues
• Coach management team on complex leadership and HR issues including people implications of organizational decisions, workforce planning and talent development
• Support development and implementation of select HR solutions that align with IRC’s people strategy
• Regularly guide and respond to general HR policy and process questions from HQ staff and conduct analysis on and timely approvals for needs such as new job postings, promotions, separations, etc.
• Employee Relations: lead intake, make recommendations, and support resolution of sensitive employee relations matters; conduct workplace investigations if/as needed
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management and HR compliance issues
• Participate as an active team member, stay abreast of trends, and demonstrate this insight by identifying and pitching appropriate HR strategies and solutions
• Provide direction and advice on organizational design, development and implementation efforts
• Work collaboratively with HR colleagues to ensure consistent standards across the network

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 - 8 years related HR work experience
• Demonstrated skills and competencies in multiple human resource disciplines including employee relations, labor law, performance management, learning & development, change management, organizational development, and compensation/benefits
• Strong working knowledge of and experience in multiple human resource disciplines including employee relations, labor law, performance management, learning & development, change management, organizational development, and compensation/benefits
• Excellent diplomatic and influencing skills, particularly in building strong relationships with leaders at all levels
• Proven problem solving and customer service skills: the ability to successfully provide support to staff and guide managers through excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Consulting and coaching experience across a large client group of 250+ employees preferred
• Experience working in an international, multi-cultural and/or non-profit organization preferred
• Ability to travel occasionally

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field
• HR certification (e.g. PHR/SPHR) a plus

Skills

• Strong working knowledge of and experience in multiple human resource disciplines including employee relations, labor law, performance management, learning & development, change management, organizational development, and compensation/benefits
• Excellent diplomatic and influencing skills, particularly in building strong relationships with leaders at all levels
• Proven problem solving and customer service skills: the ability to successfully provide support to staff and guide managers through excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Consulting and coaching experience across a large client group of 250+ employees preferred
• Experience working in an international, multi-cultural and/or non-profit organization preferred
• Ability to travel occasionally

Benefits

IRC is committed to taking all necessary preventive measures and creating an environment where people feel safe, and to taking all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.