Director of People

About the role

The Director of People & Culture will lead the creation and implementation of PIE's human resources function as the organization transitions to independence from the European Climate Foundation. 

This role is a people strategist and a builder - responsible for building a strategic HR operating model that supports a globally distributed workforce, ensures compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and fosters a culture that is low-friction, equitable, and people-centric. The Director of People & Culture will take the lead on all people-related matters and will play a critical role in shaping PIE's long-term organizational success. This role reports to the Director of Operations.

Key responsibilities  

Strategic People & Culture Leadership

• Develop, execute, and iterate on an HR strategy aligned with PIE's mission and global operating model.
• Advise team on workforce planning, talent development, and organizational culture.
• Initiate recruitment, retention, performance management, and succession planning initiatives.
• Champion equity and inclusion across all HR policies and practices.
• Monitor global HR trends and ensure PIE remains competitive and compliant in multiple jurisdictions.

Build PIE's HR Operating Model

• Design and implement an HR operating model that is fit for purpose, including:
• Organizational levels and career ladders
• Compensation philosophy and remuneration structure
• Benefits packages across multiple geographies
• Lead a consultation process with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and buy-in.

People Partner

• Serve as a trusted people partner to PIE team members.
• Together with the Transition Team and ECF, ensure individual HR case management for all PIE employees and consultants as part of the transition.
• Coordinate with ECF HR and external advisors as needed to resolve complex cases.

Transition Management & Operational Setup

• Serve as an HR subject matter expert to advise the Transition Team on HR- and people-related aspects of PIE's spin-off from ECF, including change management and communication; Bring on specific subject matter expertise where needed.
• Maintain liaison with ECF HR to manage pre-transition processes and ensure continuity for all team members.
• Identify and contract an Employer of Record (EOR) service provider to support PIE's global employment model.
• Together with other members of the operations and transition team, implement HR systems and technology platforms to enable efficient, compliant, and user-friendly processes.

Build out the base for HR team with expertise and consultancies brought in where needed.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years in HR leadership roles, ideally in international, multi-jurisdictional organizations.
• Proven track record of setting up HR operating models for globally distributed teams.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices in nonprofits, philanthropy, and/or global organizations.

Skills: 

• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability
• Change management and stakeholder engagement
• Familiarity with EOR models and global employment compliance
• Tech-savvy with HRIS and digital tools

Attributes: 

• Collaborative, solutions-oriented, culturally sensitive
• Committed to equity and inclusion
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

What we offer   

• A unique opportunity to work as part of a highly dynamic international team that combines passion for making a difference with a rigorous approach to work.
• Access to an extensive network of close partners with technical expertise, strong international and local change-making experience, and deep knowledge of grantmaking and strategy development.
• A highly flexible, self-managed approach to day-to-day work arrangements.
• An attractive salary at general market rates, cell phone and subscription, laptop.
• Contract type: Full-time 18-24 month contract, with possibility to become a permanent contract

Location  

Flexible; must be able to work within 2 hours of CET timezone and travel to Europe periodically

Start date  

As soon as possible.   

How to apply

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