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Job Summary: 

Reporting to the COO, the HR Director will define the strategic HR requirements to support the GPSEA 4 Year Strategic Plan (4YP) focusing on winning campaigns by developing and implementing leading practice HR programs designed to increase organizational Alignment, Capability and Engagement.  The position of HR Director will take HR to new levels of strategic partnership and value in the organization. 

The HR Director is responsible for the overall planning, organizing, and execution of all HR functions. This includes directing HR operations to meet organizational requirements as well as the design and implementation of fit for purpose leading practice programs that enable GPSEA People to be more efficient, effective and agile.  The successful candidate will be a change management expert understanding culture and People and how to create a environment that is best suited to achieve our goals.  The successful candidate will also understand the latest developments in HR leading practices and have the ability to influence and implement. 

This is a full-time position based in either Bangkok, Jakarta and/or Manila.

Key Duties:

The HR Director will empower and enable our regional team to develop and implement leading practice HR strategies and to achieve agreed goals:

• Provide strategic development and implementation of high impact, efficient HR tools and systems that are aligned to global priorities and the GPSEA 4 Year Strategic Plan. 
• Represent the HR function at organizational leadership review meetings when appropriate and when requested, represent HR in Senior Management Team meetings and Board meetings. 
• Provide clear direction to the organization on HR Strategy and impact to the core goal of winning campaigns outlining implementation plans and key risks.
• Provide insight and program management advise to resolve problems and concerns in relation to organisational related issues increasing HR Strategic Partnership capability.

In cooperation with SMT and other leaders in the organization, design and implement fit for purpose innovative Human Resources (HR) and Learning and Development strategies

• Analyze complex organizational needs and direct the implementation of recommended solutions across GPSEA incorporating effective change management practices in the following areas:
• Organizational ability to Attract top talent
• GPSEA recruitment and induction
• Organizational culture change
• Performance management system
• Organizational learning and development to build overall organizational Capability
• Organizational compliance to regulatory concerns
• Policy development and documentation
• Employee relations
• Conflict and strategy facilitation and management
• Organizational communication and change management
• Compensation and benefits administration
• Employee safety, welfare, wellness and health
• Employee services, administration and counseling
• Structure, roles and capacity

• Ensure effective monitoring and reporting of key strategic solutions and programs

• Manage a culturally and geographically diverse HR team

• Responsible for the entire regional HR team performance and development inclusive of Performance Management, Learning and Development and Succession Planning.
• Responsible for HR Department compliance to organizational policies and procedures.
• Directs and coaches the HR team operations in executing tasks and directs and prioritizes the work load of all department personnel ensuring sufficient capacity, resources and tools.
• Develop and increase the HR Department Alignment to department and organizational goals, Capability in skills and knowledge and Engagement in commitment and satisfaction.
• Responsible for HR Department fiscal and budgetary performance.

• Lead the development of a strong work culture and happy working environment (linked to the Greenpeace Values) which enables collaboration, open communications, accountability, transparency and high performance.
• Provide input into global Greenpeace HR strategies / processes / working groups as appropriate or requested by COO / Executive Director.

Educational Background & Work Experience

Level of Education:                    Preferably Masters Degree but open to Bachelor

Field of Study:                           Preferably in HR, Business, Communications, Political, Law, but open to others

Work Experience:                       Ideally, at least 10 years of experience in a management role, of which at least 4 years should have been at a leadership level (i.e. senior management) in a regional or international organisation preferably in the HR field.

Training or Certificate:              Training in HR related topics is preferred:  HR business administration, labor law, analytics, culture, coaching, etc…

Competencies and Skills

Organizational Competencies         

• Professionalism: Knowledge and/or experience in managing conduct and emotions in a way that represents the values and realizes the objectives of the organization
• Teamwork & Communication: Knowledge and/or experience in working with others and presenting information, ideas, and positions in a clear manner that can easily be understood across diverse and multi-cultural audiences
• Innovation & Change: Knowledge and/or experience in reflecting creative and imaginative thinking, an openness to new ideas, and an ability to take calculated risks in order to meet organizational objectives
• Leadership: Knowledge and/or experience in guiding and directing the efforts of others by presenting a clear vision, delegating responsibilities, and providing constant support and feedback
• Project Management: Ability to develop, plan and monitor progress on projects ensuring work plans are completed in a timely manner
• Quality: Promotes global leading practice and benchmarking in relation to area of expertise
• Teamwork: Is energetic and enthusiastic and contributes positively to team dynamics
• Coaching: Builds meaningful / productive relationships with key stakeholders utilizing effective coaching technique

Functional Skills          

• Conflict Management resolution
• Meeting Facilitation
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Change Management
• Project Management
• Effective Communication and Presentation skills
• Legal administration and labor law
• Good written and spoken English and preferably one language in South East Asia.

Specific Work Environment

This position requires the employee to have a flexible approach and the ability to adapt and work in different and challenging work and cultural environments, which may include flexible arrangements working in challenging field and frontline work environments.

Commitment to non-violent direct action as a means of affecting change

Willingness to work beyond normal working hours

Willingness to travel

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE APPLYING TO THIS POST

WORKING HOURS

Normal hours of work for full time Employee will be forty (40) per week or (5) days in a week, at 8 hours per day excluding an hour lunch break. This will be from Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:30 am to 6: 30 pm. Ordinary hours of work may be varied as agreed between staff and the line managers.

LEAVE

A permanent employee will be entitled to the following leaves:

Annual Leave: 20 days

Parental Leave:  As per labor laws and Greenpeace policy

Long Service Leave: 2 months paid leave after 5 years of continuous service

Compassionate leave: maximum of 5 days for the death of significant others 

SALARY

In determining salary offer for this position, Greenpeace applies its Salary Grading Process, taking into consideration the job description and applicant’s previous experience, and the organization’s salary grade.

INSURANCE
Greenpeace provides health insurance and travel insurance to its employees.

LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Greenpeace is committed to providing its employees with learning and development opportunities to be able to perform its functions more effectively.  Through its mentoring process and annual Performance Management System, staff’s development objectives are identified and prioritized.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Greenpeace is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees, regardless of sex, marital status, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation and any other characteristics unrelated to the performance of the job. Selection will be in accordance with objective, job related criteria and the appointment will be on the basis of applicant’s merits and abilities. 

HR POLICIES AND PROCEDURE

Greenpeace management and staff are given guidance on the implications of the equal opportunities policy. Policies and procedures are reviewed to review and adapt current practices to promote equality of opportunity. Other organizational policies and procedures will be fully discussed to the successful applicant.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Interested candidates are invited to write Letter of Introduction, explaining why you are qualified for the position and why you want to work for Greenpeace, fill-up the attached Application

from link below 

http://www.greenpeace.org/seasia/th/getinvolved/jobs/Human-Resource-Director-201711/

and email to: jobs.th@greenpeace.org 

Deadline for Applications:  November 26, 2017

As we receive a large number of applicants for our advertised vacancies, we are unable to respond to those applicants who have not been shortlisted and we apologize for this in advance.  If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

 GUIDANCE IN COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION FORM

1.  Read the recruitment pack carefully before completing your application form.  The recruitment pack contains information about Greenpeace, about the job you are applying for, and brief information on employment conditions.
2. Complete all items in the application form. Remember that this will be our basis for shortlisting candidates. 
3. Make sure you email the form to the correct email address (jobs.id@greenpeace.org), addressed to the HR Department, and ensure that your application form arrives before the closing date.  Application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted.
4. If you have questions, kindly email jobs.th@greenpeace.org.

Thank you and we look forward to receiving your application letter and completed application form.