Associate Director Human Resources and Talent
Associate Director Human Resources and Talent
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Job Description
Who We Are
Co-Impact brings together local changemakers and funders from around the world to make health education and economic systems stronger and more inclusive creating impact that lasts. Our commitment to advancing gender equality and womens leadership is central to this goal. By focusing on systems we work at the scale of the problem - dismantling the root causes of inequality that disadvantage hundreds of millions of women girls and marginalized communities. Spanning five continents our team identifies partners that will create lasting progress when supported with the resources to work at scale. Pooling funding allows us to provide large flexible grants and strategic support to locally-rooted partners in Africa Asia and Latin America who know their systems best. Our partners initiatives will benefit more than 600 million people and we can go even further together. We aim to deploy over $1 billion by 2030 and achieve a world where everyone can lead fulfilling lives. For more information please visit and take a look at our Handbook.
Co-Impact partners with Professional Employment Organizations (PEOs) to employ their staff.
Where You Fit
As the Associate Director Human Resources and Talent reporting to the Director Human Resources and Talent and collaborating closely with the Operations Assistant youll be a trusted thought partner in shaping our global people strategy and fostering an exceptional employee experience. Youll contribute to high-level strategic planning and decision-making with a core focus on cultivating high employee engagement. This will involve developing and executing impactful internal communication plans and data-driven strategies. You will also lead critical HR projects deliver vital data analysis and reporting to inform strategic decisions and ensure seamless integration between our global HR vision and its practical implementation. Additionally youll be responsible for mentoring and guiding the Operations Assistant in their day-to-day operations and professional development.
The Role
As part of Co-Impact team core responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Employee Engagement:
- Spearhead and lead employee engagement initiatives analysing data from employee engagement and feedback platforms to develop implement and evaluate actionable strategies that foster connection communication and community across teams.
- Internal Communication:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive HR communication plan and calendar. This plan will effectively share information on HR policies (handbook promotion compensation professional development etc) and initiatives (Ask HR office hours) related to annual processes and new programs (performance management policy implementation new systems EAP). Our goal is to ensure all HR communications support the organizations strategic goals and broader communication efforts.
- HR Project Management:
- Lead and Manage HR projects under the guidance of the Director Human Resources and Talent translating key initiatives into detailed project plans to ensure timely and seamless implementation collaborating effectively with relevant teams and stakeholders.
- Global HR Operations Management:
- Play a key role in global HR operations by contributing to policy development and implementation vendor oversight and the implementation of key annual HR programs including performance management and learning & development initiatives while focusing on strategic alignment and process improvement.
- Contribute to the strategic planning and oversight of global HR operations ensuring alignment with the Director Human Resources and Talents vision for a solutions-focused and innovative function.
- Collaborate with the Operations Assistant to ensure consistent and effective HR practices across all eight countries providing guidance on policy application and process improvement.
- Oversee strategic vendor relationships for key HR platforms and services working in conjunction with the Operations Assistant who handles the day-to-day administration.
- Provide operational oversight and strategic guidance for PEO relationships working in close collaboration with the Operations Assistant on day-to-day administration and reporting on PEO performance to ensure global HR compliance with relevant labour laws and regulations across all operational countries mitigating HR-related risks.
- HR Data Analysis and Reporting:
- Track and analyse HR metrics to provide insightful data and reports for HR dashboards key performance indicators and employee engagement scores (e.g. OKRs Ops Dashboard CEO Deck).
- Present HR data and insights to the Director Human Resources and Talent contributing to strategic decision-making and reporting.
- Work with the Operations Assistant to ensure data integrity within HR systems for accurate reporting and analysis.
- Talent Management Support:
- Support the Director Human Resources and Talent in developing and executing talent management and development initiatives including performance management learning and development and succession planning.
- Collaborate on the design and implementation of performance management learning and development and succession planning initiatives providing operational support and project management for these programs.
- Collaborate with the Operations Assistant to ensure smooth of annual HR cycles related to performance feedback and learning & development programs.
- HRIS Management:
- Provide direction and oversight to the Operations Assistant in administering and maintaining HR systems ensuring data integrity and operational efficiency.
- Provide strategic input and guidance on HR system enhancements and new implementations to the Operations Assistant ensuring they align with global HR objectives.
- Partner with the Operations Assistant to troubleshoot complex HR system issues and optimize system utilization for data accuracy and operational efficiency.
Qualifications and experience
- At least 8 years of progressive HR experience including a minimum of 3 years in a senior management or associate director role within a global organization.
- Professional HR qualification (e.g. CIPD Level 7 or equivalent) highly desirable.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and contributing to global HR operations including contributing to policy development and implementation vendor oversight and implementing annual HR programs like performance management and L&D initiatives.
- Proven experience in spearheading and owning employee engagement initiatives analysing data employee engagement and feedback platforms and developing actionable strategies.
- Demonstrated success in developing and executing comprehensive internal communication plans particularly for HR policies and initiatives.
- Strong background in HR project management translating key initiatives into detailed project plans and collaborating effectively with relevant teams.
- Proficiency in tracking and analysing HR metrics providing insightful data and reports for dashboards and KPIs.
- Familiarity with talent management and development initiatives including performance management learning and development and succession planning.
Required competencies and qualities
- Excellent analytical skills with a data-driven approach to HR strategies and decision-making.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and ensure timely implementation.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with experience in developing and implementing clear effective internal communications and comprehensive policy frameworks.
- Ability to foster connection communication and community across remote teams.
- Experience contributing to and managing collaborative teams to work productively effectively and inclusively towards shared goals.
- Ability to work with colleagues and get things done in accordance with core purpose and values.
- Great at making and fostering relationships inside and outside the organization keen intercultural appreciation inclusive style comfortable around senior leaders.
- Humble and intellectually curious; seek and work with evidence demonstrated openness to new ideas and a diversity of perspectives; unafraid to admit and learn from failure.
- Impeccable personal ethics and integrity kind and caring.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word Outlook PowerPoint Excel and HRIS platforms.
- Given the global nature of organization working across time zones a willingness to be flexible with working hours work remotely and periodically undertake international travel.
- Sense of humour and ability not to take oneself too seriously.
Benefits
Co-Impacts compensation philosophy is guided by the following three principles:
- Equity and Fairness: Our approach to compensation and benefits are designed to ensure that our global team is treated equitably regardless of location and without regard to gender race or nationality.
- Transparency: We want Co-Impacts employees to understand our salary structure and to feel confident that they are paid equitably and potential job applicants to have an understanding of how the role for which they are applying will be compensated.
- Accountability: As stewards of the philanthropic resources entrusted to us so that we can support our program partners we are accountable to our donors and our board to our staff and to the general public.
In accordance with that philosophy we include the salary for each position in our job postings; to ensure equity within the organization and for all candidates we will not negotiate salary or benefits. This is a full-time fully remote position offered on a two-year term. The annual salary will be GBP 117187 per annum plus a generous benefits package including a significant allowance for paid time off.
Application Details
Please apply online by submitting a resume and a cover letter by 5.00 pm BST on 8th August 2025. In your cover letter please confirm that you are authorized to live and work in the United Kingdom. Please note that Co-Impact cannot cover relocation costs. If you are authorized to live in the United Kingdom but are not currently based there you will be responsible for covering any relocation expenses.
As we are a small team we regret that we can only respond to applicants selected for an interview and we are unable to participate in informational calls prior to the interview process. Thank you for your understanding.
We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates can expect to hear from the recruitment team within six weeks of the deadline.
Employment Type
Full Time
