Director, Global Human Resources

3 weeks ago

Schenectady New York, United States The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine Full time
Overview:
Join the HJF Team 

 

HJFMRI is seeking a Director, Global Human Resources to provide support to our international programs operating in all non-US locations, but predominantly across Africa and Southeast Asia and some operations across EMEA. The Global Human Resources Director will provide HR leadership to HJFMRI’s portfolio leaders and their leadership teams by contributing to business unit strategy, developing and executing an aligned people strategy which reflects in-country context, designing global people plans, and ensuring the coherent implementation of global HR processes. The Global HR Director will help implement HJFMRI’s strategic plan for continued growth and globalization.

 

HJF Medical Research International has been working to advance scientific and medical research since 2001. The HJFMRI team leverages its global infrastructure to understand, prevent, and treat infectious diseases and respond rapidly to emerging outbreaks that threaten global public health. 
 
Working side-by-side with researchers, HJFMRI provides a wide range of services that facilitate laboratory research, scientific trials, clinical care, training, capacity-building, facility and laboratory management, and more. From mentoring small entities to managing large consortiums, HJFMRI partners with leading medical research organizations, universities, foundations, and private industry partners to identify, prevent, and treat diseases around the world.  
 
We are a global leader in international medical research programs related to infectious diseases, such as antimicrobial resistance, HIV and other sexually-transmitted infections, febrile and vector-borne illnesses, malaria, Ebola, enteric infections, respiratory infections, and - most recently- SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19).  
  
HJFMRI is a wholly-owned subsidiary of .

Responsibilities:
Provide HR leadership to HJFMRI’s portfolio leadership as it relates to human resources programs and policies, often encompassing several areas of human resources, including organizational development, employee relations, recruiting, compensation, benefits, performance management, and training.

Provide insightful analysis and proactively raises potential issues of planned strategies, using knowledge of business objectives, structure, leadership style, culture and capability and awareness of external trends and best practices.

Gather and analyze relevant data, trends and patterns and identify gaps and priorities, particularly in the areas of global talent management, performance management, workforce planning, strategic recruitment, and international capability Communicates findings and conclusions to HJFMRI’s portfolio leaders on an ongoing regular basis.

Ensure legal compliance with all applicable labor regulations.

Influence and communicate with all levels of employees including senior leadership and demonstrate the ability to act both strategically and tactically when needed and have skills in the areas of problem solving, systems thinking, diplomacy, conflict resolution and influencing. 

Support HR personnel located internationally at regional and program offices/sites and assist site and portfolio leadership in managing performance as required. 

Qualifications:
Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, International Relations or another business-related field.

10-15 years of Human Resources experience in direct relation to global human resources activity. Willing to consider Master's Degree with 8+ years of experience. 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

HR experience in two of the three locations: Kenya, Nigeria, and/or Tanzania. 

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a matrix organization.

Willingness to travel internationally as needed.

Familiarity with international development systems and policies.

Demonstrated success working in a highly collaborative, global environment.

Culturally sensitive and respectful to local cultural context.

Former full-time experience working for an international organization implementing global HR best practices.

Experience providing HR management/support to United States Government funded programs.

Knowledge of international US Government Contracting business.

Professional HR and/or Global HR credentials obtained through industry recognized organizations (Example: HRCI or SHRM).

Experience working in the scientific, technical or research fields.

 

Work Environment

Work location is primarily in an office setting; however, travel to locations with austere conditions may be required.

 

Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.

 

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer. 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

 

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

 

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer. 

 

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