Global People Manager

• 17 septembre 2026
• 100%
• Indefinite duration
• english (Fluent), spanish (Intermediate), french (Fluent)
• Chemin du Point du Jour 6-6bis, 1202 Genève
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Job title: Global Human Resources Manager

Contract duration: Permanent

Location: PSI Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland

Travel required: occasional

Team: Global Operations

Summary:

The position is responsible for the development and implementation of strategic and operational human resources policies, procedures, and tools for PSI's global operations in order to support the achievement of PSI's programmatic objectives - including oversight of strategic workforce planning, continuous improvement, employee engagement, performance, and well-being. It plays a key role in promoting PSI's culture.

Key responsibilities:

HR Strategy & Organizational Leadership

Develop and implement a global human resources strategy that supports PSI's programmatic priorities, organizational sustainability, and long-term staffing needs. Act as a strategic advisor to the Senior Management Team (SMT) on matters related to personnel, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, talent management, and social dialogue, including with union and staff representatives. Lead organizational design and change management initiatives aimed at strengthening operational efficiency, employee engagement, and organizational resilience. Develop and implement human resources policies, practices, and initiatives aligned with PSI's values, culture, and strategic objectives.

Global HR Operations & Compliance

Oversee the delivery of global HR operations across all PSI sites, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and compliance with local labor laws and organizational policies. Lead and continuously improve personnel-related processes, including recruitment, onboarding, employee lifecycle management, contract administration, and employee exit. Ensure legal and regulatory compliance in all regions and country offices, mitigating employment-related risks and maintaining HR best practices. Manage global HR systems, personnel records, reporting, and analytics to support informed decision-making.

Talent Management & Employee Development

Lead global workforce planning and succession planning processes to ensure organizational continuity and future capabilities. Develop and implement learning, leadership development, and career progression initiatives that strengthen organizational performance and employee engagement. Oversee performance management processes, ensuring that managers are equipped to support high performance and professional development. Promote a culture of continuous learning, feedback, and accountability throughout the organization.

Employee Relations, Well-being & Inclusion

Promote a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and psychologically safe workplace where all employees can thrive. Lead initiatives related to employee well-being, health and safety, and duty of care across all PSI sites. Provide expert advice on complex employee relations issues, conflict resolution, and workplace investigations when necessary. Foster positive social dialogue and constructive engagement with employee representatives and unions.

HR Partnership

Serve as a global HR partner for managers and staff at headquarters, regional offices, and country offices. Support leaders in personnel management, team development, performance management, workforce planning, and employee engagement. Coach and advise managers on leadership effectiveness, employee relations, talent development, and organizational change. Enable managers to make effective personnel decisions through data-driven analytics and practical HR advice.

Compensation, Benefits & Workforce Planning

Lead the development and review of global compensation and benefits frameworks to ensure competitiveness, equity, and alignment with organizational objectives. Support salary reviews, workforce planning, and negotiations related to employment terms and staff benefits. Collaborate closely with the finance team on workforce planning, human resources budgeting, personnel costs, and HR-related financial reporting. Contribute to the development of sustainable human capital investment strategies that support organizational growth and efficiency.

Supervision: The position reports to the Head of Global Operations.

Personnel management: None

Internal relations: The position is supported by the HQ HR Manager and works closely with the senior management team, regional secretaries, and managers across the organization.

Employment conditions: Permanent full-time position. Teleworking possible.

Annual gross salary paid in 13 monthly installments. Secondary benefits are based on PSI policy and subject to local conditions.

Start date: As soon as possible.

Requirements:

Education, knowledge and experience:

University or college degree in human resources management, or equivalent experience

At least 10 years of experi