International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.
We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.
For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a Regional HR Director.
The Regional HR Director plays a pivotal role in enhancing organizational effectiveness by partnering closely with regional and global leaders to align HR strategies with IJM's mission and priorities. This role is strategic and innovative, supporting business growth and talent acquisition and development in complex, matrixed environments, and embedding a culture of agility, data-driven decision-making, and strategic partnership. The Regional HR Director collaborates closely with regional leadership, including the Regional President and management teams, as well as Global People Support (GPS), to ensure adherence to global standards and effective regional alignment.
In addition, the Regional HR Director incorporates regional and local adaptation to address specific labor laws, cultural contexts, and emerging business needs. Working in a matrixed environment, this role fosters collaboration with Country Directors and local HR teams.
This position is based in London, UK, and reports to the Regional Vice President of Strategy and Operations for Africa and Europe and is only available for candidates with the right to work in the UK.
Strategy & Knowledge Development & Implementation
Lead regional implementation of global HR systems, tools and processes (salary annual reviews, annual performance reviews, employee engagement, etc.) facilitating continuous compliance reviews and identifying future needs to enhance effectiveness
Regularly engage with employees, interns, and fellows to encourage their development, well-being, and engagement.
Proactively review and recommend improvements to HR policies, procedures, compensation, benefits, and practices to enhance compliance, contextualization, socialization and awareness, engagement, and alignment with global standards.
Communication and Employee Relations
Have a deep understanding of disciplinary, capability, misconduct, investigation policies, procedures and lead teams in fair and effective delivery.
Understand deeply and lead on the hiring and contracting models relevant to the region including local and expatriate employment, employers of record, procurement of consultants and partner with legal to ensure compliance with legal.
Monitor, assess, and report on workforce retention, promotion, and succession planning efforts in partnership with GPS.
Documentation, Reporting & Data Management
Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible HRBP experience, ideally within complex, matrixed, and global organizations with experience of INGO environments.
Upload Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith* in one PDF document.
What is a statement of faith?
A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.
IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidate’s value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes.
At IJM, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. This post is subject to an occupational requirement that the holder be a Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010
IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.
