Director, Global Human Resources

About Us

The National Democratic Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to support and strengthen democratic institutions worldwide through citizen participation, openness, and accountability in government.  Help support democracy worldwide by joining our team! 

About the Role

The Director, Global Human Resources will oversee a team of global HR professionals partnering with leadership in DC and NDI’s global country offices to provide outstanding human resources support to a diverse employee population. 

The Director will work with headquarters and international-based employees (expatriates, third-country nationals, and host-country national staff) to develop, implement, and continuously monitor HR systems, policies, projects, and procedures to ensure the success of NDI staff. The person in this role will bring deep knowledge of all aspects of human resources, with a particular emphasis on employee relations.

Your Purpose and Impact: 

• Provide Human Resources leadership, acting as a leader, advisor, and consultant for HR staff and NDI management and staff, providing guidance and oversight to ensure that appropriate actions are taken to address and achieve solutions for issues and needs related to performance, discipline, work relationships, or other workplace issues that impact the work environment/culture, the achievement of organizational objectives, and/or compliance with organizational policies/procedures and/or relevant U.S. and/or international employment laws/regulations. 
• Recommend and implement new policies or practices to address changing organizational or compliance needs and to improve the efficiency and quality of the HR function.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of NDI policies and related procedures as well as relevant federal and local employment laws, educating and providing guidance to management and staff to ensure their accurate interpretation and application, as well as required compliance. Ensure knowledge, understanding, and application of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. 
• Build trust-based, collaborative, and respectful relationships with management and staff, partnering with others across the organization and within Human Resources to create a positive work environment/culture through effective communications, policies, and practices. Leads and/or participates in meetings within Human Resources, with teams, and with others across the organization, as well as with external vendors and stakeholders as required. 
• Develop, implement, and monitor in-country office HR systems including performance, compensation, training & development, and employee relations to ensure compliance with applicable laws and NDI policies.
• Facilitate information and ideas sharing between headquarters and in-country offices. 
• Supervise headquarters-based global HR staff and provide mentoring and training to in-country staff with HR responsibilities. 
• Coach HR staff and leadership on employee relations issues. Develop tools, templates, and processes to manage employee relations. Handle employee relations concerns from their designated portfolio and complicated ER issues or investigations.
• Create, lead, and partner with HR staff and NDI’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council on initiatives and programs to strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, education, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of Human Resources experience, preferably a global nonprofit, with a breadth and depth of generalist experience across Human Resources functions/areas, including compliance; talent management/strategy; organizational development, including training design/delivery; performance management; diversity, equity, and inclusion with an emphasis on employee relations. 
• In-depth knowledge of DEI principles, policies, and best practices, with a focus on the unique challenges and opportunities within an organization. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and writing skills with an ability to communicate processes and policy as well as contribute to strategic initiatives. 
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously including a proven track record of designing and implementing successful HR programs.
• Have a proven track record influencing stakeholders across distinct functions, up through influencing C-suite leaders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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