Human Resources and RecruitmentFull-TimeMid-level(3-5 yrs)
Job Description
As the Global HR & People Lead at Cordaid International, you will play a critical role in supporting the organization's mission to end poverty and exclusion in fragile and conflict-affected regions. This role involves developing and implementing global HR strategies aligned with operational priorities, cultural transition, and a commitment to Locally Led Development (LLD). You will advise leaders on organizational change, lead HR operations, and foster a collaborative global team environment.
Key Responsibilities
HR Strategy & Organizational Development: Develop and implement global HR strategies aligned with Cordaid’s operational priorities, cultural transition, and commitment to Locally Led Development (LLD).
People Management & Leadership Support: Support and advise managers and leadership teams on leadership development, performance management, team effectiveness, and organizational change processes.
Workforce Planning & Effectiveness: Coordinate workforce design across domains and regions, developing scalable HR services that enable lean country structures while maintaining robust employee support and duty of care.
HR Operations & Digital Enablement: Ensure the accurate, efficient delivery of HR services across the employee lifecycle and promote the effective use of HRIS, workflow tools, and people analytics to streamline processes.
Talent Acquisition & Staff Development: Oversee recruitment, onboarding, talent development, and succession planning practices to attract and retain qualified professionals across the organization.
HR Governance & Compliance: Ensure consistent implementation of HR policies, labor regulations, and the Cordaid Integrity Compliance Framework, mitigating HR-related risks globally.
Employee Wellbeing: Oversee absence management, duty of care initiatives, and organizational health, contributing to safe and responsible working conditions in complex operational contexts.
Team Leadership: Manage and coach HR personnel (including the HR Officer) in accordance with Cordaid’s management style, focusing on employee development, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in HR management, organizational development, or workforce planning within an international, matrix, or complex environment.
Strong knowledge of HR governance, labor regulations, workforce analytics, and digital workflow platforms/HRIS.
Excellent advisory, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate human capital insights clearly.
Collaborative team player with a "One Cordaid" mindset, capable of building trust across different regions, cultures, and organizational domains.
Accountable, empathetic, and committed to high standards of integrity, confidentiality, and ethical behavior.
Fluent in English, both spoken and written. Knowledge of additional languages relevant to Cordaid’s operational regions (such as French or Dutch) is considered a distinct asset.
