Head of Human Resources

About Us

Over the last 26 years, IPE Global has successfully implemented more than 1,200 projects in over 100 countries across five continents. The Group partners with multilateral and bilateral agencies, governments, corporates and not-for-profit entities in anchoring development agenda for sustained and equitable growth. IPE Global draws its unparalleled management and technology consulting capabilities from its offices around the world to help international development sector clients address the challenges by adapting and applying solutions for complex socio-economic issues.

Headquartered in India with five international offices in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Kenya, Philippines and United Kingdom, the Group offers a range of integrated, innovative, and high-quality consulting services across various sectors.

About the Role:

Are you an experienced HR leader with business acumen, knowledge and experience to take ownership of all HR systems, policies and procedures and cultural sensitivity to attract, develop and retain good talent across a diverse and multi-disciplinary workforce nationally and internationally.

Strategy & Leadership

• Create and execute a people strategy aligned with our organization’s long-term goals and evolving requirements.
• Serve as a thought partner to the leadership team for talent acquisition, talent management and Development, for strengthening culture, process automation and cost optimization.
• Cultivate a strong, inclusive organizational culture across geographically and functionally diverse teams.
• Lead HR Global operations with focus on enhancing integration, collaboration and knowledge sharing across our international offices.

Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding

• Lead the talent acquisition strategy from workforce planning to hiring with a strong focus on turnaround time and quality of hires.
• Lead thoughtful, equitable hiring practices that reflect our values and attract top-tier talent.
• Manage critical leadership hiring independently
• Develop talent pipeline based on current and future skill requirements.
• Build technology-enabled hiring solutions with focus on creating talent database
• Partner with communication team and leadership to enhance employer brand visibility.
• Develop campus engagement plans and strategic partnerships with reputed universities and colleges.

Talent Management & Growth

• Build future-ready leadership development, career progression, and internal mobility pathways.
• Evolve our onboarding and exit journeys to be deeply intentional and reflective of our ethos.

Performance & Engagement

• Rethink performance management as a tool for growth, feedback, and trust-building.
• Champion initiatives that promote engagement, psychological safety, and well-being.
• Create opportunities for learning, reflection, and continuous improvement at all levels.

People Operations & Compliance

• Oversee HR operations, compensation, benefits, and policies.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and ethical standards across all locations.
• Leverage data to drive decisions on workforce trends, and engagement.

Culture

• Embed diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into every aspect of our people practices.
• Strengthen our culture and values.

Who You Are

• Strategic & Visionary:

  You connect dots, see around corners, and translate values into action.

• Operationally Strong:

  You bring structure to systems and simplify without diluting impact.

• Mission-Aligned:

  You believe in the power of people to create change—and want to be part of that journey.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of progressive HR leadership experience, ideally in consulting, nonprofit, social enterprise, or impact-driven organizations.
• Proven ability to lead HR teams and drive organizational culture across complex, structures.
• Deep knowledge of HR best practices, labour law, and employee engagement strategies.
• Experience in high-growth or scaling environments is a strong advantage.
• Master’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Psychology, or related field.

What to expect

• A purpose-filled workplace that values entrepreneurial mindset, accountability, and collaboration.
• A committed leadership team that prioritizes equity, wellness, and innovation.
• Professional growth opportunities.