VP, Global HR

Sparks Group • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

Sparks Group has partnered with a leading child focused international development organization seeking a Vice President of Global Human Resources to lead a global matrixed HR team to partner with regional and Country Office leaders, and act as a trusted advisor to the CEO on all people matters. If you have a minimum of progressive HR experience, preferably with direct experience leading HR functions across multi-country, global locations. Apply now.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required
• Minimum 15 years of progressive HR experience
• Minimum 10 years leading teams
• Extensive background in developing and executing strategy-aligned HR initiatives and driving organizational change.
• Proven track record advising, consulting, and influencing at the C-suite and Board level.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (MBA, MPA, HR, or related) strongly preferred
• experience in international development strongly preferred
• direct experience leading HR functions across multi-country, global locations.

Responsibilities

• Global Talent Strategy & Organizational Leadership: Design and execute end-to-end talent strategies (acquisition, retention, performance, succession planning) to drive global impact. Utilize people analytics and best practices to optimize organizational design.
• Cultural Leadership: Embed organizational values—connection, honesty, innovation, learning, and diverse lived experiences—into HR systems and daily practices. Serve on board committees (including Governance) and model inclusive leadership.
• Team Leadership & Development: Coach, mentor, and direct a global, matrixed team of HR professionals. Continuously optimize HR team structures, capability, and resource allocation.
• Global HR Systems & Operations: Direct global HR operations, including enterprise HRIS, compensation, benefits, payroll, performance management, employee relations, and compliance monitoring across all operational locations.
• Change Management & Transformation: Lead people-centered approaches for major transformations, restructuring, and culture evolution in partnership with senior leadership.
• Legal, Regulatory & Policy Compliance: Oversee global compliance frameworks balancing international labor standards with local employment laws. Provide strategic counsel on complex workforce issues, safeguarding, and duty-of-care obligations.
• External Partnerships: Cultivate partnerships with external centers of excellence, academic institutions, and industry forums to integrate best practices in global workforce planning.
• Safeguarding: Actively promote, adhere to and enforce Companies Safeguarding policies and procedures across all teams and operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive