Senior Human Resources (HR) Manager

Job Description

Location: Global

Department: Business Support

Reports to (Line Manager): Initially to Head of HR (to 31 March 26) Director of Business Support (from 1 April 26)

Responsible for (Line managing): HR Business Partner

Grade: E

Contract Type: Open-ended contract

About the Department: The Business Support Department provides Finance, Audit, Operations, IT and HR support to the organisation, ensuring strategic advice on all these areas, that all compliance requirements are met and staff receive the support they need from the functions. It ensures robust systems, processes, and oversight that support decision-making, mitigate risk, and maintain organisational integrity and ensure organisational records and data are properly kept in ways that meet all regulatory compliance requirements.

About the Job

The Senior HR Manager will initially work alongside the Head of HR to support the transition to the new organization design and implementation of the People Strategy. Once the Head of HR position ends, to be the HR lead for the organization providing strategic leadership on all people related issues.

The role holder will work collaboratively with both internal stakeholders; and external stakeholders; Network members/Partner organisations, Service providers – eg Payroll, Cascade and International HR Networks

Key areas for impact/influence and responsibilities

• Ensure best practice people management by delivering on the People Strategy and culture change work as required
• Work closely with the People Committee of the Board of Trustees to ensure alignment on thinking and actions relating to people management
• Line manage the HR Business Partner and ensure best practice HR Management across the full employee life cycle
• Ensure Safeguarding practices and polices relating to employment are implemented and updated as needed
• Lead on the response to any Safeguarding incidents and complex employee relations cases
• Lead on the placement of staff in key locations so as to ensure we have a diverse workforce and that we are working amidst our Network/Partners
• Ensure that relationships with key Network Members and partners are professional, supportive and reflect our values.
• Ensure continuous improvement in people management by reviewing and developing new policies and practices
• Manage the HR team budget

Skills and experience required

• Previous experience as a Senior HR professional within an international environment
• Experience of providing strategic HR advice to a senior leadership team and Board of Trustees
• Experience of ensuring that HR provides excellent service across the employee life cycle
• Strong understanding of Safeguarding of staff, volunteers and trustees
• Experience of managing complex safeguarding and employee relations cases
• Line management experience • Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
• Ability to solve problems and find creative solutions
• Demonstrated understanding of and a commitment to the principles of Partner Led Programming is essential

Interested and qualified individuals are highly encouraged to submit their Cover Letter and CV only to Jobs@helpage.org not later than Sunday, 31 August 2025.

Deadline for Applications: August 31, 2025

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