Human Resources Director

Head of People / HR Director About the company Help build the team behind work that changes lives. Kareera is partnering with an international philanthropic organisation supporting African leaders to deliver lasting improvements for their communities. Its work combines funding, practical expertise and implementation support to turn ambitious plans into measurable results. As the organisation grows, it is looking for a Head of People to shape its global people strategy and ensure the right talent is in place to deliver its mission. About the role Reporting to the CFO, you'll lead the people function, combining strategic leadership with hands-on delivery. You'll advise senior leaders, develop the People/HR function and build the systems, policies and processes that support an effective international team. Talent acquisition is a central part of the role. Alongside recruiting employees, you'll build a trusted network of specialist contractors and advisers who can support government partners when expertise is needed. Your remit will include:

• Shaping global workforce planning, organisational design and people strategy.
• Leading recruitment and building a vetted contractor and adviser pipeline.
• Implementing HR and recruitment systems and strengthening global policies.
• Developing performance, learning and succession frameworks.
• Managing HR budgets, salary benchmarking and benefits.
• Overseeing employee relations, international employment compliance and PEO/EOR partnerships.
• Building an inclusive culture that reflects the organisation's mission. This will suit someone who enjoys setting the direction and getting involved in the detail. What we need You'll bring substantial HR experience, including at least three to five years leading a people function or working in a senior strategic HR role. We're particularly interested in people who offer:
• Experience supporting an international workforce across different jurisdictions.
• Strong recruitment capability, including managing contractor or consultant networks.
• The ability to translate organisational priorities into practical people plans.
• Confidence advising senior leaders and developing an HR team.
• Experience across HR systems, employee relations, reward and compliance. Experience in philanthropy, international non-profits or public sector advisory organisations would be particularly valuable, as would exposure to government or multilateral partnerships.