ADF International
Director, Human Resources
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Director, Human Resources
ADF International — **Director, Human Resources |
"Everyone says they want to change the world. We're looking for people who actually will." ADF International is a faith-based legal advocacy organization that protects fundamental freedoms and promotes the inherent dignity of all people. See our Statement of Faith and Doctrinal Distinctives.
Location
London, England
About the Role
You are a vital part of ADF International’s Senior Leadership Team. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Human Resources at ADF, this is a strategic and hands-on leadership role focused on designing and stewarding people strategies, policies, and programs that align with ADF International’s global mission.
Ideal for a seasoned HR professional who:
- Understands mission-driven, international organizations
- Is passionate about empowering employees to contribute to a meaningful cause
- Proactively fosters a high-performing, values-aligned culture
Key Responsibilities
Strategic HR Leadership
- Partner with the VP of Human Resources to develop and execute a shared services people strategy aligned with ADF International’s mission, values, and long-term goals.
- drive organizational design and workforce planning for global offices.
- Collaborate with leadership to shape HR priorities that drive impact.
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Team Leadership & Supervision
- Lead and develop a small HR team (HR Manager & HR Coordinator), fostering collaboration, excellence, and high performance.
- Set clear objectives and performance expectations for direct reports through:
- Regular one-to-ones
- Formal performance reviews
- Allocate workloads fairly, model ADF’s values, and act as escalation point for complex or sensitive HR matters.
Employee Relations & Culture
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations, providing:
- Fair, consistent, and legally compliant guidance
- Discretion and pastoral care for sensitive matters
- Champion a mission-rooted culture by:
- Developing wellbeing, resilience, and work-life integration programs for a globally dispersed team.
- Encouraging employees to thrive in service of ADF’s cause.
Performance & Development
- Collaborate with Talent Development to manage a performance framework that ensures:
- Excellence, accountability, and growth across the organization
- Identify training and succession needs for staff, prioritizing retention of high-potential talent.
Collaboration with Centers of Excellence
- Work closely with Talent Acquisition and Total Rewards teams.
- Maintain HR records and HRIS while generating:
- Reporting and analytics on headcount, turnover, engagement, and other key metrics.
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International HR Coordination
- Provide HR support and policy guidance across multiple offices, adapting frameworks to align with:
- Local legal requirements
- Cultural contexts
- Lead international HR projects and initiatives, ensuring seamless global consistency.
Minimum Requirements
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
- Residency in London (UK), with up to 10% international travel annually acceptable
- Undergraduate degree in Human Resources Management or a related field
- 7+ years progressive HR experience, including:
- 3+ years in a leadership role
- Direct experience as a strategic HR business partner to senior leadership in a complex, multi-site organization
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law
- Proven capability to:
- Design and implement HR strategies, policies, and culture initiatives
- Handle employee relations, including challenging or sensitive cases, with fairness and excellent judgement
Preferred Qualifications
- CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent) certification
- Experience with European and global employment frameworks
- Valid UK work permit or UK citizenship (required)
#LI-AV — Equal opportunity employer. ADF International celebrates diversity in all forms.
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