Head Of Gpi Staff

Permanent* / full time

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  offered on a 12 month contract basis initially, with possibility of extension / move to permanent contract, subject to local terms.

Role Location

For organisational reasons, we strongly prefer that the successful candidate for this position be located in the CET timezone. However, we warmly welcome applications from individuals from other regions. Please be advised that the hiring team may reach out to discuss the possibility of relocation, where that be necessary.

We offer competitive NGO level salary and benefits, the specifics of which depend on location where the successful candidates will be based. We aim to share this information with candidates before reaching the offer stage.

The Greenpeace International (GPI) People & Culture (P&C) Department is looking for a Head of Greenpeace International Staff to play a crucial role in developing, advocating and implementing the People & Culture departments strategic plans to support Greenpeace International to achieve its strategic goals.

The GPI Staff Unit provides organisational and employee services to all Greenpeace International departments and staff around the world. This unit emphasises the employee experience throughout the entire employment lifecycle, including learning and development, well-being, and resiliency.

In this role, you will provide overall leadership to an effective People & Culture team, where strong internal and external partnerships are essential. You will equip senior management with the necessary P&C tools and knowledge to effectively manage their teams. Additionally, you will lead the P&C Business Partners, the Employee Experience Team Lead and the Facilities Manager ensuring that they are fully prepared to drive excellence in people management, create great working environments, and enhance people management capabilities. Furthermore you will drive initiatives focused on change, coaching, learning, performance, collaboration, diversity, and leadership development, ensuring that our cultural evolution aligns with Greenpeace’s mission.

In this role you will:

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  Lead the GPI Staff Team to deliver high-quality, timely support by fostering collaborative partnerships with managers and staff, ensuring seamless services, and driving process improvements through performance indicators.

• Lead a team of P&C Business Partners, the Employee Experience Team Lead and the Facilities Manager within the People & Culture department to ensure the effective delivery of P&C services and initiatives.

• Implement the P&C Purpose Statement and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion principles, while overseeing the development and compliance of People and Culture strategies, policies, and procedures.

• Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture through strong leadership, collaborative work practices, and clear communication within a diverse and complex international environment.

• Proactively build and maintain strong, customer-focused relationships with key stakeholders across the global network.

SRI Executive is retained by Greenpeace International to undertake this assignment. For more information on the position please kindly refer to the job advert on their website here.

What we’re looking for:

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in People and Culture management roles.

• 5 years of Senior Management Experience.

• Strong understanding of People and Culture practices, employment laws, and industry trends.

• Strong experience within Comp & Benefits is an advantage.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to drive change, foster collaboration, and build relationships at all organisational levels.

• Proficiency in data analysis tools.

• Certification in HR management is a plus.

Skills and qualifications

• Awareness around Unconscious Bias & Microaggressions.

• Reflective style and learning by doing approach including vulnerability to be open about mistakes.

• Demonstrated adaptability, responsiveness and a solutions-focused approach.

• Demonstrated initiative and ability to make considered decisions and know when escalation is appropriate.

• Demonstrated critical and strategic thinking and ethical judgement.

• Act with empathy, kindness and caring people-focused approach.

• Curious, open approach to diverse thinking and new opportunities or methodologies.

• Self confident, proactive, courage to speak up and/or respectfully disagree with others.

• Professional, self-leadership and self-management skills with a good attention to detail.

• Intrinsically motivated by serving others, the Greenpeace mission and by external, systemic impact.

• Champion of change supporting the creation of an environment where new ideas and ways of working and intelligent risk taking can thrive. Openness to (un-)learn and to feedback.

• Demonstrate emotional intelligence.

What you can expect:

You’ll be encouraged to develop both personally and professionally, taking advantage of the wide range of learning and development opportunities available to our staff. Staff can also access our wellness initiatives, such as yoga and meditation and also have the opportunity to join our global Equity, Diversity & Inclusion staff communities.

Please click HERE to visit the careers site, to learn more about working for Greenpeace.

About us:

Greenpeace is a global campaigning network. It comprises 26 independent national/regional organisations, and a coordinating organisation, Greenpeace International. Greenpeace uses peaceful, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems, and develop solutions for a green and peaceful future.

Our goal is to ensure the ability of the earth to nurture life in all its diversity. That means we want to:

• protect biodiversity in all its forms

• prevent pollution and abuse of the earth’s ocean, land, air and fresh water

• end all nuclear threats

• promote peace, global disarmament and non-violence

To Apply:

SRI Executive is retained by Greenpeace International to undertake this assignment.

If you wish to be considered for this position, please click ‘Apply for this job’ below, to be redirected to the SRI Executive Recruitment website to begin your application.

If you have an initial query rather than an application, kindly email us at recruitment.int@greenpeace.org. Please note that all applications must be filled out via the SRI Executive Recruitment website and can't be submitted via this email.

Greenpeace International is an equal opportunity employer with a longstanding commitment of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. We recognise and value the benefits and strengths that diversity brings to our employees and the whole organisation and we thrive in an environment that encourages respect and trust. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and would like to invite you especially to apply!

CLOSING DATE: 17 January 2025, 17:00 (CET)

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