About Us

GOAL has responded to the world's major humanitarian crises since its founding in 1977, working with vulnerable communities in 14 countries across the globe with a dedicated team of personnel. While GOAL continues to be an agile first-responder to humanitarian crises, it is also committed to working with vulnerable communities to help them survive crises and support them on the road to recovery.

Job Purpose

The Director of People and Organisational Development is responsible for all people related matters across GOAL, focused on managing change across the organisation through designing and implementing various people initiatives in line with our Change Programme. As part of our Senior Leadership Team, you will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

The successful candidate will provide strategic vision, oversight, and guidance to GOAL's global people function, you'll work closely with a team of HR professionals in Ireland and a global network of people professionals in 14 countries across Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. You will also be responsible for a diverse range of projects including working at board level and working closely with the CEO to drive the people agenda.

**As part of our SLT group the role will be based in our HQ office in Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin. Closing date for applications is Friday 30th Jan 530pm **

 Key responsibilities

• Partner with the organisation to evolve the People & Organisation Development strategy in line with organisational objectives.
• Facilitate the execution of the business strategy, developing a culture that drives excellence, high performance, diversity, and inclusivity.
• Manage the People & Organisation Development function, instilling accountability, ownership, and autonomy.
• Maintain a high-quality central HR function that uses technology, systems, and tools to provide metrics that inform key decisions.
• Design and develop key people initiatives in the areas of DEI, People Development, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Culture & Engagement and HR Operations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with managers across the GOAL network, partnering effectively to provide a best-in-class service to our people.
• Provide expert input to organisation design and development initiatives underpinned by awareness of the organisational needs, people risks and succession planning.
• Coach the Senior team on the application of HR tools and processes to ensure effective organisation design effectiveness, optimum employee performance, clear talent recruitment and development, improved employee engagement and the delivery of a robust employee experience.
• Drive a high-performance culture focusing on organisational capability, leadership and management development.
• Mentor, develop and support the existing HR team.

HR Leadership

• Ensure GOAL is represented at National and International forums and networks, keeping abreast of sector trends and is a key contributor to global discussions and initiatives.
• Take ownership for key organisation-wide projects as agreed with the CEO.
• Attend all Board meetings to report on progress against plans.
• Participate in organisational development, organisational strategic planning and income/ expenditure budget planning process
• Act in accordance with the mission, visions, and values of GOAL.

Culture, Change and Engagement

• Nurture an inclusive, values based organisational culture across all regions
• Provide strategic guidance on the people and culture aspects of organisational change supporting sustainable transformation and employee wellbeing
• Strengthen employee engagement and communications and ensure insights inform action and future strategies
• Develop the change and continuous improvement mindset and capability across the organisation through proven change and continuous improvement methodologies

Workplace Integrity Framework

• Create an environment which inspires people and is aligned to the organisation's values.
• Ensure GOAL's values of Humanitarianism, Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Partnership are embedded across the organisation
• Monitor Risk Management process with respect to HR risk identification and mitigation activities at Organisation level, providing support to Countries as required.
• Ensure the highest level of compliance is maintained in all aspects of employment legislation and donor requirements in countries of operation.
   

Requirements 

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Human Resources professional with a strong HR background and a member of CIPD. Proven track record operating at a senior level and managing a function is essential, together with familiarity in working in a fast paced, dynamic and people centred environment is beneficial.

Experience:

• Previous Senior HR leadership experience across an international organisation.
• Strong knowledge of HR disciplines including DEI, Compensation & Benefits, Employee Relations, HR Systems, Performance Management, Talent Management, Organisational Effectiveness, Talent Acquisition and Talent Development.
• Proven track record in handling complexity, and high-risk situations in a multi-cultural environment.
• Proven experience in managing and navigating large scale change or transformation programmes including ways of working change.
• Pragmatic and common-sense approach to problem solving and continuous improvement using proven methodologies.
• Ability to influence and build credibility at all levels and establish collaborative working relationships.
• Experience working with and influencing senior colleagues on culture, values and change priorities.
• Strong strategic and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to provide executive coaching, mentoring, and acting as an Executive HR mentor and a sounding board for the CEO and exec team.
• Strong commercial acumen, be a trusted advisor to enable the organisation to shape & deliver its strategic plans.

**GOAL offers staff flexible working with our hybrid model, we require our HQ employees to work 2 days per week from our office in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin**

 We strongly encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single requirement listed. At GOAL we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please just contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment.hq@goal.ie