Senior HR Partner & Senior Manager, International HR

Natural Resources Defense Council • Washington, DC

100d • $130,000 - $145,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

NRDC is hiring a Sr. HR Partner & Sr. Manager, International HR to serve as a strategic partner, providing comprehensive HR support and partnership to NRDC's senior leadership teams, with a particular focus on International, India, and China. This role will collaborate closely with leadership, ensuring HR strategies, policies, and programs are effectively implemented and aligned with organizational goals, local regulations, and cultural context. The ideal candidate will be an experienced HR professional with a strong background in international HR management, employee relations, and cross-cultural communication. The Sr. HR Partner & Sr. Manager, International HR will carry out responsibilities in several functional areas of HR, including workforce planning, organizational design, talent management, employee relations, and policy interpretation/application.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field, MBA preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive HR professional experience in several functional areas of HR.
• 3 years of previous supervisory experience is required.
• Experience successfully managing, coaching and developing executives and employees.
• Strong and broad knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines.
• Experience in union environment preferred.
• HR certification (SHRM-SCP, SPHR, GPHR) is preferred.
• Experience working in a global, matrixed, and culturally diverse environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in compensation is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, or coach local HR team in India and China.
• Oversee the daily workflow of the department.
• Set objectives, develop KPIs and evaluate team performance.
• Serve as a strategic and trusted advisor to US based clientele including employee groups in the Center for Campaigns & Organizing (CCO) and Communications teams.
• Lead and partner HR activities for China and India teams, ensuring compliance with local labor laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Develop, adopt, and implement HR policies and procedures that reflect local office requirements (India & China) and organizational values.
• Assist in union negotiation processes, including gathering data, drafting proposals, and supporting leadership during collective bargaining discussions.
• Manage complex employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, performance management, investigations, and disciplinary actions.
• Identify training and development needs for client groups and individual leaders.
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to managers.
• Lead and/or support rollout of annual HR cycle deliverables within client groups.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and partner with other HR SMEs to customize solutions.
• Lead or serve as a key contributor to organization-wide HR projects.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees in U.S., China, and India.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Excellent benefits
• Supportive working environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees