Human Resources Business Partner, U.S.

About KIND 
Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is a global leader in the protection of unaccompanied and separated children who are forcibly displaced from their countries of origin. Launched in 2008, KIND champions a world in which every child’s rights and well-being are protected throughout their journey to safety.  Building on its extensive programming and successful model in the United States, KIND is expanding in the Americas and Europe to bring its experience to bear in working with unaccompanied and separated children. Our work focuses on addressing the legal and mental health needs of this population; building strong partnerships and engaging in training and capacity strengthening with governments, NGOs, and the private sector; and advocating for systemic and pragmatic reforms to advance the rights of unaccompanied and separated children.
Position Summary Reporting to the Vice President, Global Human Resources, the HR Business Partner, U.S. will serve as a strategic partner and consultant to KIND's US-based programs, providing comprehensive HR guidance and advice to leaders, and ensuring that US employees receive day-to-day HR support. The role will also serve as the connector between the business leaders and the central HR team, ensuring pragmatic alignment between the departments’ agendas and KIND’s people agenda. This role requires a strong understanding of HR best practices, employment law, and experience working with federal contracts. The incumbent will collaborate effectively with program leadership, staff, and the HR team to foster a positive and productive work environment.
This a headquarters position based remotely from any location in the U.S.

Essential Functions

• Strategic Partnership:
• Builds strong relationships with program leaders and staff, acting as trusted advisor and thought partner on all people matters.
• Proactively identifies and addresses HR needs within assigned region, aligning global HR initiatives with regional goals and people priorities.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of global HR strategies and initiatives in partnership with the Chief People Officer, VP, Global Human Resources and the rest of the HR leadership team.
• Works with business leaders to bring the people lens to business planning discussions.   


• Employee Relations:
• Provides guidance and support to managers and employees on employee relations issues, including performance management, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.
• Conducts investigations and ensure compliance with KIND policies and procedures.


• Talent Management and workforce planning:
• In partnership with other leaders in HR, develops and implements strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent.
• Analyzes workforce trends and identify potential retention risks.
• Collaborates with management to develop and implement retention initiatives.
• Collaborates with the Learning and Talent team to ensure strategic alignment between staff development and organizational goals.
• Supports the Talent and Learning team with talent reviews and succession planning to ensure organizational continuity.


• Compensation and Benefits:
• Partners with the HR Operations team to administer compensation and benefits programs and projects, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Conducts job evaluations and salary analysis to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.


• Compliance and Policy:
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Identifies potential compliance risks and proactively implements policies and practices to mitigate these risks. Regularly reviews and audits HR processes to maintain compliance, accuracy, and integrity in all employment practices.
• Interprets, administers, and contributes to the development and continuous improvement of KIND’s HR policies and procedures, ensuring they align with legal requirements and organizational goals.


• Learning and Development:
• Identifies training needs and acts as facilitator between the departments and the Learning and Development team to implement the right, pragmatic solutions for the business.
• Helps to develop and deliver training programs on various HR topics.
• Actively champions employee development and works with leaders to seek growth opportunities.


• Project Management:
• Leads and/or participates in key HR departmental projects, leveraging project management skills to ensure execution and alignment with strategic goals.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to drive project initiatives, ensuring timely completion and effective communication of progress and outcomes.

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