PANTHERA · 2 months ago
Chief People Officer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $200K/yr
15+ years expPanthera is dedicated to the conservation of wild cats and their ecosystems, working globally with various partners. The Chief People Officer will develop and implement a human resources strategy to support a dynamic team, ensuring alignment with organizational values and overseeing HR functions across multiple jurisdictions.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic advice to the Executive Team, Regional Hub Directors, and Panthera’s Board of Directors
Serve as a trusted partner on human resources issues, promoting high standards and shared values across Panthera’s diverse international network
Develop HR strategic plans for scaling capacity, improving processes and structures, and using new technology to support organizational goals
Develop and maintain country-specific HR policies, employment practices, and training across multiple legal jurisdictions
Promote staff engagement, well-being, capacity, and productivity and develop, track, and analyze metrics to assess progress
Oversee HR staff, budgets, programs, and projects
Oversee recruitment, compensation, benefits, performance management, employee relations, workforce planning, professional and organizational development
Advise members of the global HR team in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, on HR best practices, employee relations issues, conflict resolution, and risk management
Work with the global HR team to ensure compliance with all applicable labor and employment laws and liaise with Panthera’s general counsel to mitigate risks
Serve as the primary advisor on HR audits and donor-related HR compliance issues
Support crisis response and ethics and grievance mechanism submissions as appropriate, with professionalism and cultural fluency
Guide workforce planning and change management during periods of organizational growth, restructuring, or transition
Qualification
Required
At least fifteen (15) years of work experience with at least five (5) years in a senior leadership position managing HR in an international, multi-location organization
Seven (7) or more years of supervisory experience
Experience in securing, retaining, and building the talent needed for a growing, global organization
Experience in the full spectrum of HR activities, including staffing, compensation, benefits, performance management, employee relations, compliance, professional and organizational development
Strong understanding of labor laws and conditions of employment in a global context
Expertise with HR information management systems and in improving data management
High emotional intelligence who will instinctively think of our staff
Highly effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills in English with the ability to relate to a diverse workforce and solve problems
Preferred
Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field
Proficiency in French, Spanish, and/or Portuguese
Experience in a global, non-profit organization with similar size and scope of activities
Experience creating and implementing professional development and succession programs and managing an organization through periods of change
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Company
PANTHERA
Founded in 2006, Panthera is devoted to the conservation of the world’s 40 species of wild cats and the vast ecosystems they inhabit.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Alan Rabinowitz
CEO
Kevin McNulty
Chief Financial Officer
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