Global Director of People & Culture
2025-04-04T09:53:18+00:00
Seed Global Health
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Uganda
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Human Services
Human Resources
2025-04-15T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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Position Summary
The Global Director of People & Culture contributes their energy, passion, and skills primarily to
Seed’s most important resource – our staff – in the US and abroad, in a fast-paced office. The
position is a full-time position based in one of our operating countries (Uganda, Malawi, Sierra
Leone or Zambia). The Global Director of People & Culture’s primary focus is the employee
experience.
The position oversees all human resource’s function including Seed’s compensation and benefits,
compliance, recruitment, hiring, onboarding and orientation, HCM systems, staff development
and retention, employee relations as well as special projects related to organizational needs and
priorities as requested by the COO. The position will also play a pivotal part in shaping Seed’s
long-term HR strategy, ensuring that talent management and organizational design align with the
organization’s future growth and evolving priorities.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Global Director of People & Culture will serve
as a key strategic partner to Seed’s leadership, supporting the organization’s aspiration to scale
its country teams while ensuring compliance, efficiency, and staff well-being.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Global Director of People & Culture will be responsible for the following:
• Plans and organizes all activities of the human resources function. Participates in
developing goals, objectives and systems as well as HR plans for each department or
country.
• Implements and periodically updates compensation and benefits model; manages the
revisions of job descriptions as necessary; develops HR budget; analyses compensation;
monitors the performance evaluation process and revises as necessary.
• Develops, recommends and implements personnel policies and procedures; prepares and
maintains handbook on policies and procedures; performs benefits administration to
include claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment, annual re-
evaluation of policies for cost-effectiveness, and information activities programs.
• Manages global recruitment efforts to attract top talent from diverse markets writes and
places advertisements; works with supervisors to screen and interview candidates;
extends job offers; manages new-employee orientations; monitors career-path and
employee relations counselling; conducts exit interviews.
• Serve as a listener, advocate and impartial resource for all Seed staff and educators
globally; keep abreast of staff needs and wellbeing; support Seed in maintaining a culture
that is open, trusting, and inclusive.
• Uses surveys, interviews, and other studies to conduct research regarding human
resource policies, compensation, and other employment issues. After analysing the
information, make recommendations on changes.
• Advises and trains managers and supervisors in best employee relations practices and
strategies for managing supervisor problems and employee grievances. Develops further
training as needed.
• Establishes and maintains all HR systems. Maintains organizational charts and employee
directory. Evaluates reports, decisions and results of department initiatives in relation to
established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect
continual improvements for the employee experience, the efficiency of department and
services performed.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws. Researches and
explains laws and legal affairs concerning employment to managers, supervisors, and
employees.
• Manage all safety and security issues for staff and educators by liaising with country
directors and Seed’s safety and security teams in our operating countries.
• Provide strategic leadership to the HR team across different regions, ensuring consistency
and collaboration.
Qualifications
• A bachelor's degree in human resources or related field and 10 + years of HR experience;
or a master's degree in HR or related field seven years of experience in the HR field; or any
similar combination of education and experience.
• Experience working in global organizations with staff located across multiple countries,
particularly in the U.S. and Africa.
• Proven experience in strategic human resource management, including workforce
planning, organizational growth and transformation.
• Experience working in organizations with employees located globally, remotely and in
offices.
• Experience developing new policies, procedures, and tools and training staffing in their
use.
• Strong understanding of international organization and cultural nuances across multiple
regions.
• Ability to adapt HR strategies to local customs and regulations while maintaining global
consistency.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 and experience with human resources
management systems.
• Passion and commitment to Seed’s mission.
• Strong sense of accountability, personal initiative, and responsibility.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including flexibility and a sense of humor.
• Demonstrated cross-cultural sensitivity and ability to build respectful relationships with
colleagues from different cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and young organization work environment.
Working Conditions
• Will be based in one of our operating countries (Malawi, Uganda, Sierra Leone or Uganda).
• Will be expected to travel internationally approx. 10% of time
• Will be based in an office environment
• Will be required to sit/stand for up to eight hours or more per day
Compensation
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, health/dental/vision insurance,
retirement, and a generous leave and vacation benefit.
The Global Director of People & Culture will be responsible for the following: • Plans and organizes all activities of the human resources function. Participates in developing goals, objectives and systems as well as HR plans for each department or country. • Implements and periodically updates compensation and benefits model; manages the revisions of job descriptions as necessary; develops HR budget; analyses compensation; monitors the performance evaluation process and revises as necessary. • Develops, recommends and implements personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains handbook on policies and procedures; performs benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment, annual re- evaluation of policies for cost-effectiveness, and information activities programs. • Manages global recruitment efforts to attract top talent from diverse markets writes and places advertisements; works with supervisors to screen and interview candidates; extends job offers; manages new-employee orientations; monitors career-path and employee relations counselling; conducts exit interviews. • Serve as a listener, advocate and impartial resource for all Seed staff and educators globally; keep abreast of staff needs and wellbeing; support Seed in maintaining a culture that is open, trusting, and inclusive. • Uses surveys, interviews, and other studies to conduct research regarding human resource policies, compensation, and other employment issues. After analysing the information, make recommendations on changes. • Advises and trains managers and supervisors in best employee relations practices and strategies for managing supervisor problems and employee grievances. Develops further training as needed. • Establishes and maintains all HR systems. Maintains organizational charts and employee directory. Evaluates reports, decisions and results of department initiatives in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements for the employee experience, the efficiency of department and services performed. • Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws. Researches and explains laws and legal affairs concerning employment to managers, supervisors, and employees. • Manage all safety and security issues for staff and educators by liaising with country directors and Seed’s safety and security teams in our operating countries. • Provide strategic leadership to the HR team across different regions, ensuring consistency and collaboration.
• A bachelor's degree in human resources or related field and 10 + years of HR experience; or a master's degree in HR or related field seven years of experience in the HR field; or any similar combination of education and experience. • Experience working in global organizations with staff located across multiple countries, particularly in the U.S. and Africa. • Proven experience in strategic human resource management, including workforce planning, organizational growth and transformation. • Experience working in organizations with employees located globally, remotely and in offices. • Experience developing new policies, procedures, and tools and training staffing in their use. • Strong understanding of international organization and cultural nuances across multiple regions. • Ability to adapt HR strategies to local customs and regulations while maintaining global consistency. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 and experience with human resources management systems. • Passion and commitment to Seed’s mission. • Strong sense of accountability, personal initiative, and responsibility. • Excellent interpersonal skills, including flexibility and a sense of humor. • Demonstrated cross-cultural sensitivity and ability to build respectful relationships with colleagues from different cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds. • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and young organization work environment.
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Vacancy title:
Global Director of People & Culture
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Human Services, Category: Human Resources]
Jobs at:
Seed Global Health
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, April 15 2025
Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, April 4 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Position Summary
The Global Director of People & Culture contributes their energy, passion, and skills primarily to Seed’s most important resource – our staff – in the US and abroad, in a fast-paced office. The position is a full-time position based in one of our operating countries (Uganda, Malawi, Sierra Leone or Zambia). The Global Director of People & Culture’s primary focus is the employee experience. The position oversees all human resource’s function including Seed’s compensation and benefits, compliance, recruitment, hiring, onboarding and orientation, HCM systems, staff developmentand retention, employee relations as well as special projects related to organizational needs and priorities as requested by the COO. The position will also play a pivotal part in shaping Seed’s long-term HR strategy, ensuring that talent management and organizational design align with the organization’s future growth and evolving priorities. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Global Director of People & Culture will serve as a key strategic partner to Seed’s leadership, supporting the organization’s aspiration to scale its country teams while ensuring compliance, efficiency, and staff well-being.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Global Director of People & Culture will be responsible for the following:
• Plans and organizes all activities of the human resources function. Participates in developing goals, objectives and systems as well as HR plans for each department or
country.
• Implements and periodically updates compensation and benefits model; manages the revisions of job descriptions as necessary; develops HR budget; analyses compensation; monitors the performance evaluation process and revises as necessary.
• Develops, recommends and implements personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains handbook on policies and procedures; performs benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment, annual re- evaluation of policies for cost-effectiveness, and information activities programs.
• Manages global recruitment efforts to attract top talent from diverse markets writes and places advertisements; works with supervisors to screen and interview candidates; extends job offers; manages new-employee orientations; monitors career-path and employee relations counselling; conducts exit interviews.
• Serve as a listener, advocate and impartial resource for all Seed staff and educators globally; keep abreast of staff needs and wellbeing; support Seed in maintaining a culture that is open, trusting, and inclusive.
• Uses surveys, interviews, and other studies to conduct research regarding human resource policies, compensation, and other employment issues. After analysing the information, make recommendations on changes.
• Advises and trains managers and supervisors in best employee relations practices and strategies for managing supervisor problems and employee grievances. Develops further training as needed.
• Establishes and maintains all HR systems. Maintains organizational charts and employee directory. Evaluates reports, decisions and results of department initiatives in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements for the employee experience, the efficiency of department and services performed.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws. Researches and explains laws and legal affairs concerning employment to managers, supervisors, and employees.
• Manage all safety and security issues for staff and educators by liaising with country directors and Seed’s safety and security teams in our operating countries.
• Provide strategic leadership to the HR team across different regions, ensuring consistency and collaboration.
Qualifications
• A bachelor's degree in human resources or related field and 10 + years of HR experience; or a master's degree in HR or related field seven years of experience in the HR field; or any similar combination of education and experience.
• Experience working in global organizations with staff located across multiple countries, particularly in the U.S. and Africa.
• Proven experience in strategic human resource management, including workforce planning, organizational growth and transformation.
• Experience working in organizations with employees located globally, remotely and in offices.
• Experience developing new policies, procedures, and tools and training staffing in their use.
• Strong understanding of international organization and cultural nuances across multiple regions.
• Ability to adapt HR strategies to local customs and regulations while maintaining global consistency.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 and experience with human resources management systems.
• Passion and commitment to Seed’s mission.
• Strong sense of accountability, personal initiative, and responsibility.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including flexibility and a sense of humor.
• Demonstrated cross-cultural sensitivity and ability to build respectful relationships with colleagues from different cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and young organization work environment.
Working Conditions
• Will be based in one of our operating countries (Malawi, Uganda, Sierra Leone or Uganda).
• Will be expected to travel internationally approx. 10% of time
• Will be based in an office environment
• Will be required to sit/stand for up to eight hours or more per day
Compensation
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, health/dental/vision insurance, retirement, and a generous leave and vacation benefit.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 120
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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