Amnesty International
JOB PURPOSE
People and Organisational Development (POD) acquires, develops, and retains talent; aligns the workforce with the strategy and objectives of the organisation; and manages changes in the organisation and people to maximise their effectiveness. The team comprises of managers who lead the following areas, Business Partnering, Employee Relations, HR Operations, Reward, Recruitment and Resourcing, Learning and Development, Internal Communication and Diversity and inclusion.
In your role, you will be partnering with the Regional Offices globally and/or Directorates in our London Offices, offering a proactive, solutions-focused approach to improve organisational effectiveness. You will be part of the POD management team and proactively contribute to the wider directorate planning, development, and delivery. In this role, you will be working in partnership and consulting with Senior Directors and their management teams, providing support and guidance in all HR related matters including organisational design, development, employee relations, and change management, and escalating when necessary.
ABOUT YOU
You will have previous experience of working in a complex multi-suite, matrixed environment with a preferable international focus. It is important for you to have an up-to-date working knowledge of employment law(s), including experience of supporting complex casework. We strive to maintain a collaborative working approach and are looking for a team player to join the POD team.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- As part of the POD management team, actively partner the organisation to drive the implementation any initiatives arising such as Employee Experience, Racial Equality, Diversity & Inclusion or Culture Survey, to shift Amnesty into a positive culture and vision-led organisation
- Working in partnership and consulting with Senior Directors and their management teams, providing support, coaching, and guidance in all HR-related matters
- Partner with the business to create plans to attract, retain, and motivate their people which in turn will help them achieve their strategic goals
- Work with designated client group to develop succession and development plans around their people to enable them to succeed
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- You will have operated in a complex multi-site, matrixed environment with preferably an international focus
- An up-to-date working knowledge of employment law(s) and good practice people management, including experience in supporting complex casework
- Personally credible, with the gravitas that generates the trust and confidence of managers and staff
- You will possess a high level of resilience and drive, able to be flexible and change orientation as required
Please see the attached job description for more information on the responsibilities, skills and experience required.
ABOUT US
Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world.
Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they’re denied. And whether we’re applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we’re all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.
WHAT WE OFFER
At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector-competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.
- 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days)
- Hybrid working environment – The standard working week at Amnesty International is 35 hours
- Pension Contribution Scheme – with an employer contribution of 8% of your gross annual salary, in addition, Amnesty International will match individual contributions of up to 3%. Making a total employer contribution of 11%
- Life Assurance
- Annual salary review
- Opportunity to join our cycle-to-work scheme
- Interest-free season ticket loans for travel to work
- Contribution towards the cost of eye tests and glasses
- Access to Linkedin Learning
- Employee Assistance Programme
WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT
If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click ‘Apply for this Role’ below.
Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let’s get to work.
N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy BEFORE the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities, therefore we recommend you apply now if you are interested.
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