Vital Strategies is a global public health organization whose programs strengthen public health systems and address the world's leading causes of illness, injury, and death, working in more than 80 countries. The Director, Global HR Operations and Compliance is a critical leadership role responsible for advancing HR operational excellence, strengthening global compliance, and supporting the evolution of people practices. With seven global offices and Employer of Record (EOR) arrangements in thirteen countries, the position provides strategic leadership and oversight for global HR operations, compliance framework, and employee services, ensuring consistent, efficient, and legally compliant HR practices across all locations. Reporting to the Vice President, Global HR, the Director leads development of inclusive policies and procedures, provides guidance on global employment actions and employee relations, supports workforce expansion into new countries, and oversees global compensation, benefits, and HR governance. Duties span global HR operations (standardized policies, EOR management, benefits renewals, compensation programs, HRIS administration), compliance (labor-law and donor-guideline alignment, audits, risk mitigation, data retention), and employee services (HR help desk, complex employee relations, manager training). Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field; HR certification (SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CIPD) preferred; minimum 15 years of progressive HR experience including global HR operations, compliance, and employee services in complex multi-country/nonprofit/international-development/public-health organizations; experience with multi-country compensation/benefits and EOR arrangements; HRIS optimization experience (UKG strongly preferred). Fluency in English required. This opportunity may be based in the UK, Switzerland, or Kenya, with competitive local-market salary (UK GBP 110,000-120,000; Switzerland CHF 120,000-140,000; Kenya KES 14,000,000-18,500,000). Up to 10% international travel; hybrid.
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