The Director of People & Culture (P&C) is responsible for the overall planning, organizing, and execution of all P&C functions. This includes directing P&C operations to meet organizational requirements as well as the design and implementation of fit-for-purpose leading practices that enable GPSEA People to be more efficient, effective, and agile. The successful candidate will be a change management expert who understands People & Culture and how to create an environment that is best suited to achieve our goals. The successful candidate will also understand the latest developments in P&C leading practices and have the ability to influence and implement the P&C Strategic Plan.
This is a full-time permanent position based in any of the GPSEA Offices.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic development & implementation of high-impact, efficient P&C tools, and systems that are aligned with global priorities and the GPSEA 3-Year Strategic Plan.
- Participate in GPSEA decision-making and strategy development with the Executive Director, Senior Management Team (SMT), and relevant working groups.
- Represent P&C in Senior Management Team and Board meetings. Provide input into global Greenpeace P&C strategies, processes & working groups.
- GPSEA’s ability to attract top talent and leading practices in Talent Acquisition.
- Organizational culture development, promotion, and implementation ensure GPSEA can achieve its visions and missions as identified in the 3YSP.
- Effective performance management system.
- Organizational Talent Development to build overall organizational Capability.
- Organizational compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.
- Policy development, control & communication.
- Conflict management and counseling.
- Compensation and benefits administration.
- Employee safety, welfare, and health.
- Structure and role alignment to ensure organizational performance and fit for purpose; with succession planning in place.
- HR data analytics for decision-making and effective monitoring and reporting of key HR strategic programs.
- P&C Department fiscal and budgetary planning.
- Working closely with SMT, Directors, and other key leaders to foster collaboration, align P&C activities, and ensure effective coordination across different departments/functions.
- Optimizing the allocation and utilization of resources, including personnel, budget, technology, and infrastructure to support the HR needs and achieve strategic objectives.
- Continuously strive to raise Greenpeace’s profile and employer branding in the region.
- Build strategic alliances and partnerships with other NRO’s, NGOs, and organizations to facilitate the achievement of GPSEA’s P&C strategic objectives.
- Represent Greenpeace externally in support of Greenpeace’s activities, culture, and values.
- Provide input into global Greenpeace strategies, processes, and working groups as appropriate or
- Establishing performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and measure the performance of P&C, Talent Development & Culture / JEDIS.
- Drive continuous process improvement initiatives, identifying bottlenecks/inefficiencies and implementing solutions to enhance the overall effectiveness of the P&C Dept.
Skills and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Human Resources.
- At least 10 years of relevant working experience in the senior management team at a regional level.
- Experience working with cross-cultural and multilingual teams and an understanding of cultural issues in Greenpeace SouthEast Asia operating countries.
- Ability to learn fast, meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Proven leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and to work well under pressure.
- Strong HR knowledge (labor law) and computer literacy.
- Conduct relevant training for staff.
Application Guidelines
Interested candidates are invited to (1) write a Letter of Introduction, explaining why you are qualified for the position and why you want to work for Greenpeace, (2) fill out the attached Application form and email it to [email protected]
NEW DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: September 30, 2023
As we receive a large number of applicants for our advertised vacancies, we are unable to respond to those applicants who have not been shortlisted and we apologize for this in advance. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.