GLOBAL CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER

THE OPPORTUNITY

On behalf of our client a Christian NGO we are recruiting The Global Chief People Officer will lead the global people function and serve as the enterprise executive accountable for talent leadership culture organizational design and people infrastructure required to advance the clients Christian mission at global scale. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution across employees and contractors in multiple countries.

CORE MANDATE

Build one coherent high-performing global organization while respecting local legal and cultural realities.

Act as a trusted adviser to the CEO ELT(Executive Leadership Team) and Board on talent succession culture organizational health leadership effectiveness and people risk.

Own global people frameworks standards and quality of people outcomes while working collaboratively with CFO COO Legal and regional/local leaders.

Strengthen talent acquisition leadership capability performance accountability workforce planning and succession depth.

Build scalable people operations systems policies analytics and controls for a distributed workforce.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES;

Executive & Mission Leadership

Talent & Leadership

Organization & Culture

Global People Operations

Compensation & Stewardship

People Data & Risk

Qualifications :

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

Typically 15 years of progressive people-leadership experience including substantial enterprise/executive responsibility in a complex distributed organization.

Demonstrated success recruiting and closing senior global talent strengthening leadership teams building succession depth and establishing rigorous performance accountability.

Broad people-function experience covering talent acquisition organizational development employee relations compensation people operations workforce planning and HR technology/analytics.

Meaningful experience with multi-country workforces and mixed engagement models including employees contractors employers of record and external partners.

Experience in a global Christian/faith-based nonprofit fintech financial-services technology regulated or other mission-driven environment is strongly preferred.

Experience counseling a CEO ELT and Board on succession executive talent compensation culture organizational design and material people risks.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

An advanced degree in HR business organizational leadership Social Sciences law or a related disciplineor equivalent relevant executive experienceis appropriate. Senior HR credentials such as CHRP SHRM-SCP SPHR or an equivalent international qualification are advantageous. Demonstrated executive judgment and track record are key.

LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS

Spiritually grounded humble servant-hearted and discreet

Direct yet compassionate; fair empathetic and respectful

Low-ego collaborative confident and culturally sensitive

Pragmatic decisive resourceful and action-oriented

Resilient and steady under pressure ambiguity and change

Personally hands-on; comfortable building systems from a blank page

Additional Information :

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & AVAILABILITY

Professional office or home-office environment with extensive digital collaboration and sustained screen time.

Minimum six hours of daily overlap with US Eastern business hours; regular cross-time-zone collaboration and occasional early-morning/evening meetings.

Domestic and international travel sometimes on short notice may be required.

Requires independent judgment careful analysis rapid prioritization and consequential decision-making with incomplete or changing information.

Requires discretion and composure when handling confidential information conflict emotionally charged situations and competing demands.

If you meet the requirements and are motivated by this opportunity apply using the link below:

                         Visit to apply by 5th October 2026.

                                         Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract