Senior Human Resources Project Manager
International Refugee Assistance Project
People & HR, Operations
New York, USA
Posted on Dec 20, 2024
IRAP is seeking an exceptional Senior Human Resources Project Manager (SHRPM) to join our team. This role will be located in the United States, Germany, Jordan, or Lebanon. The Senior HRPM will be accountable for multiple projects of high complexity that have a broad impact on the organization. In this critically important role, the Senior HR Project Manager will standardize HR practices and drive strategic HR initiatives that support IRAP’s mission. Working closely with the entire HR team, the Senior HRPM focuses on the creation of the project vision and planning documents, managing implementation, communication, reporting, and performance of all projects with the expectation of delivering on time, within budget, and to scope to strengthen HR practices across the organization
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and execute HR projects, including HR technology projects, across the organization including tracking and reporting on status, risks, issues, and dependencies, managing the project timeline and deliverables.
- Manage all HR team meetings utilizing a standard methodology to ensure all projects and initiatives are appropriately resourced and driven to completion timely.
- Drive and manage the implementation of global HR information systems, ensuring compliance with data security regulations, particularly within Europe's General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
- Create and maintain an HR calendar to help IRAP leadership prioritize projects, understand deadlines, and make informed decisions.
- Support the maintenance, efficiency, use and understanding of HR technology at the organization.
- Draft project review reports and presentations, including key information, commentary, and recommendations to support the review process and enable stakeholders to evaluate progress and agree on change.
- Research, implement, and maintain processes, resources, and tools for optimizing the productivity and effectiveness of the HR team.
- Lead the development, implementation and ongoing review of all global HR policies with a focus on consistency, fairness and legal compliance across all locations. Ensure policies reflect best practices in areas such as employee relations, diversity and inclusion and ethical conduct.
- Collaborate with Senior VP HR, legal counsel and senior leadership to navigate complex regulatory environments to mitigate risks associated with policies and practices.
- Manage the standardization of HR processes, including employee relations, safeguarding, background checking, recruiting, onboarding/offboarding, performance management, compensation, and working with a Professional Employment Organization (PEO).
- Identify opportunities for HR process improvement and efficiency gains.
- Analyze project data and metrics to measure success and identify areas for improvement.
- Prepare and present reports on project progress, outcomes, and impact.
- Support the SVP- Global HR directly on the execution of projects and deliverables as needed.
- Work closely with the Senior HR Managers to collaborate and strategically implement current and future HR processes.
- Undertake other duties and projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Qualifications:
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience or minimum of 9 years of experience as a senior HR leader in a global, non-profit organization, with a strong track record of driving strategic HR initiatives and fostering employee engagement.
- PHR or SHRM-CP preferred but not required.
- PMP certified preferred.
- Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience plus a Bachelor’s degree or minimum of 9 years of experience as a senior HR leader in a global, non-profit organization, with a strong track record of driving strategic HR initiatives and fostering employee engagement.
- Proven record of leading/managing projects.
- Experience working in a unionized environment and navigating labor relations, including contract negotiations, grievance procedures, and maintaining positive union-management relationships.
- Experience working with Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs).
- Experience working in a multinational environment.
- Experience working in a multicultural team.
- Values, Competencies and Skills:
- Knowledge and familiarity with the non-profit/NGO sector, with an understanding of the unique HR challenges and priorities in mission-driven organizations.
- Demonstrated success in standardizing HR practices, policies, and programs in diverse regions and cultures.
- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking, with the ability to align HR strategies with overall business objectives.
- Familiarity with HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations in the United States, Germany, Jordan, and Lebanon.
- Knowledge of global HR systems and data security regulations, particularly within the European Union.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills with the ability to build a strong rapport at all levels within the organization and across offices.
- Proven ability to drive successful organizational change and cultivate buy-in for new HR initiatives across an organization.
- Exceptional people management skills, with ability to lead, mentor and develop teams.
- The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, challenging and multicultural, team-oriented environment and juggling multiple priorities while establishing and maintaining robust HR processes.
- Able to work well with a diverse group of people in a team environment.
- Must be self-sufficient and self-motivated. Committed to improving equity and access in the workplace.
- Demonstrates a passion for IRAP’s mission.
- Proficient with technical tools and their applications, such as Project Management (Asana), Google applications, Office Suite (including Excel and PowerPoint), and Applicant Tracking Systems (Lever).
Benefits
- Fully paid family health insurance.
- Retirement options.
- Extensive PTO (20 or more vacation days, 22 and more public/ org-wide holidays).
- Comprehensive leave time for sickness.
- Disability and parenting (5 months of parental leave).
- Reimbursement for work-from-home equipment.
- Generous opportunities for professional development
- Supplementary company health insurance for staff as well as their partners and dependents.
- Deutschland Ticket.
- Daycare reimbursements.
- A wellness reimbursement twice per year.
- Generous professional development opportunities.
- 25 vacation days.
- Office closure December 26-December 31.
- Approximately 24 additional paid office closures throughout the year (incl. public holidays)
- Fully paid family health insurance. Extensive PTO (20 vacation days, 5 Paid Time Off, and 18 holidays) Office closure December 25-January 1.
- Comprehensive leave time for sickness per Jordanian Labor Law.
- Disability and parenting (4 months of parental leave).
- Generous opportunities for professional development.
- A wellness reimbursement twice per year.
- Fully paid family health insurance.
- Extensive PTO (20 or more vacation days & 20 and more public/ org-wide holidays).
- Comprehensive leave time for sickness.
- Disability and parenting (5 months of parental leave).
- Reimbursement for work-from-home equipment.
- Generous opportunities for professional development
IRAP’s benefits vary across office locations, and IRAP seeks to offer equitable and generous benefits to all employees.
US Benefits:
IRAP Europe Benefits:
IRAP Jordan:
IRAP Lebanon:
Job-related Requirements
- The position is remote and may be located in any of IRAP offices in the US, Germany, Lebanon or Jordan.
- This position requires 10-20%. Quarterly to the NY or DC offices and semi-annually to any IRAP office in Germany, Lebanon or Jordan.
- This position does not require office availability.
IRAP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, IRAP will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please refer to your request in the cover letter.
IRAP is an equal-opportunity employer; people of color and individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. IRAP does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, citizenship status, ethnic background, religion, political orientation, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other protected class. We consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all local, state, and federal laws related to the Fair Chance Act.