Vice President, HR Operations

Who We Are

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.

We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve. 

The Need

For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a Vice President, HR Operations.

The Vice President, HR Operations is a strategic leadership role within the Global People Support division, and it is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of HR operations. This includes developing and implementing compensation and benefits frameworks, ensuring compliance with international and domestic labor laws, managing HR policies, and leading HRIS team and HR analytics to drive informed decision making throughout the organization. This role will lead a team of 3-4 direct reports and work collaboratively with other senior leaders to support IJM’s strategic goals and objectives.

This position is based in the Washington, DC area and is available to be hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays). It reports to the Chief People Officer and is only available for candidates with the right to work in the US.

Responsibilities:

Global Compensation & Benefits

• Develop the total rewards strategy in alignment with IJM’s core values and objectives.

• Provide leadership and strategic guidance for the development and management of the global job architecture, ensuring consistent job leveling and compensation structures across all regions.

• Oversee the creation and implementation of promotion guidelines and policies that align with organizational objectives.

• Conduct global compensation benchmarking, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring competitive compensation packages.

• Oversee the administration of US employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

• Develop, update, and maintain employee handbooks across the globe, to ensure they reflect current policies and practices, and are fully aligned with IJM’s organizational values and objectives.

Compliance & Policies

• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, managing federal and state reporting, conducting audits, and maintaining the global HR policy book.

• Develop and oversee remote work policies and ensure compliance with local and tax laws.

• Manage the process of employee terminations and separations, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and best practices.

• Develop policies for severance, terminations, and separations.

• Oversee global mobility programs, including expatriate assignments, immigration, and relocation services.

HRIS, HR Data, and People Analytics

• Develop and manage HR metrics and data to support strategic decision making.

• Manage HRIS Director, ensuring high levels of customer service to the organization.

• Create and maintain HR dashboards and reports to provide insights and track key performance indicators.

• Leverage people analytics to understand workforce trends, improve employee engagement, and inform HR strategies.

General Tasks

• Participate in IJM’s community of spiritual formation.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field; master’s degree preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least five years in a senior leadership role in HR operations.

• Proven experience in global compensation and benefits, HR compliance, and HRIS.

Technical Competencies

• Strong understanding of federal, state, and international labor laws.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills.

• Proficient in Workday and HR analytical tools.

Critical Qualities:

• Eager commitment to IJM’s Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building.

• Self-starter with strong initiative.

• Disciplined with priorities.

• Strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication.

• Flexible, collaborative and eager to support other.

• Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment.

• Adept at creative problem solving.

• Able to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Application Process:

Upload Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith* in one PDF document.

*What is a statement of faith?
A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.

What does IJM have to offer?

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

• Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area

• Retirement benefit options

• Paid leave starting at 23 days

• 12 holidays (plus early release the day prior)

• Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation

• Robust staff care resources

IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidates value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes.

At IJM, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, marital status or political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, we truly believe that the work we are doing is God’s work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily. That’s why we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 [Section702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles’ Creed.

IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.

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