Human Resources & People Operations Manager

This is a remote position.

This is a consulting-based role (minimum 12 days per month) and a fully remote position.

Where does this role fit into the organization?

Under a matrix reporting structure, the Human Resources and People Operations Manager will report into the CEO for all strategic matters and into the Director of Finance and Operations for all operational matters. There are no others reporting to this role at this time.

More about the Human Resources & People Operations Manager responsibilities

Human Resources and People Operations Manager will play an integral role in driving the organisation’s efforts to develop and implement HR policies and practices which support the work of our global team, and align with our values to create inclusive and equitable workspaces. As an advisory firm where 100% of our team members are self-employed (as Consultants), Value for Women adheres to policies and practices aimed at supporting our Team. Traditional structures and practices found at employee-based firms are often not applicable under our consulting model. As such,  is looking for someone to design and advance practices and policies for managing a global team of consultants, and practices that reflect our global organisation’s unique needs, aspirations and our strategic goals. This Manager will be responsible for leading our initiatives related to consultant management, skill development, and growth opportunities within the organisation, and will bring creative ideas to further our performance management systems that are effective for working with and supporting our remote team. They will be able to spot and communicate organisational priorities to the Senior Management Team with a solutions-oriented mindset.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a Human Resources expert with experience working in HR in a global/cross-cultural organisation. Additionally, this candidate has experience designing and delivering effective training, is highly experienced in the area of performance management, and is comfortable working with, and designing policies and programs for an entirely remote team. This candidate is also a strong communicator, solutions-oriented, and an innovative thinker who can work effectively with a diverse organisation.

Our team works best with people who interact positively, who are results-based, entrepreneurial and client-centred.

 Additionally, we require the following background and experience:

• 7 to 10 years of professional experience in Human Resources, at least 5 of which within a leadership position
  
• Experience and passion for skills development through gap identification and training
  
• 2+ years experience working in a global context, ideally in the context of growing business, a social enterprise, a consulting management or advisory firm
  
• At least 2 years of experience working or designing remote work teams, with preference for internationally diverse team members
  
• At least 2 years of experience in organisational change management experience and/or organisational communications experience
  
• Experience in designing and structuring workforces, roles, teams, across complex technical areas of expertise
  
• Experience supporting senior and middle management teams manage others, supporting the successful delivery of advisory and consultancy projects, preferably in a global setting
  
• Experience designing recruitments, retentions and promotion programmes
  
• Proven ability to react quickly to solve challenges and complex situations
  
• Education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related fields is desired
  

We also seek these attributes:

• Excellent communications skills including effective writing skills, people skills and relationship management
  
• High competency in juggling multiple things at once and driving projects forward
  
• Global experience a plus
  
• Interest in any of the following areas: gender and social inclusion, DE&I, social entrepreneurship,
  
• Ability to stay organised and motivated, working as part of a remote international team, working independently while focusing on results and collaboration
  
• Problem solving and entrepreneurial acumen
  
• Uphold the principles of trust, equality of opportunities, transparency and collaboration
  
• Positive attitude and optimism about the role of small and growing businesses in generating positive social impact
  
• The ability to thrive in a matrix-based organisational structure; operating internationally as a distributed team across the globe
  
• Demonstrated alignment with Value for Women’s mission, vision and ways of working
  
• Learning, adapting, and demonstrating their excitement for contributing to the growth of a small and growing business with a social mission
  
  

Benefits

How much does this role pay?

 hires self-employed individuals exclusively, and remuneration is based on a daily rate, to be determined based on factors such as 1) Previous experience 2) Location and global market rates.  strives to pay competitive rates that account for cost of living, which differs across countries and regions.