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VP, Global HR

Sparks Group

  • Richmond, Virginia
  • 10 days ago
  • $177,500–$225,000

Highlights

Sparks Group has partnered with a leading child focused international development organization seeking a Vice President of Global Human Resources to lead a global matrixed HR team to partner with regional and Country Office leaders, and act as a trusted advisor to the CEO on all people matters. Responsibilities : Global Talent Strategy & Organizational Leadership: Design and execute end-to-end talent strategies (acquisition, retention, performance, succession planning) to drive global impact.

Numbers & Facts

LocationRichmond, Virginia
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$177,500–$225,000
Company Size50 to 99 employees
Year Founded1970
Websitehttps://www.sparksgroupinc.com

Description

Sparks Group has partnered with a leading child focused international development organization seeking a Vice President of Global Human Resources to lead a global matrixed HR team to partner with regional and Country Office leaders, and act as a trusted advisor to the CEO on all people matters.   If you have a minimum of progressive HR experience, preferably with direct experience leading HR functions across multi-country, global locations. Apply now.

Responsibilities:
  • Global Talent Strategy & Organizational Leadership: Design and execute end-to-end talent strategies (acquisition, retention, performance, succession planning) to drive global impact. Utilize people analytics and best practices to optimize organizational design.
  • Cultural Leadership: Embed organizational values—connection, honesty, innovation, learning, and diverse lived experiences—into HR systems and daily practices. Serve on board committees (including Governance) and model inclusive leadership.
  • Team Leadership & Development: Coach, mentor, and direct a global, matrixed team of HR professionals. Continuously optimize HR team structures, capability, and resource allocation.
  • Global HR Systems & Operations: Direct global HR operations, including enterprise HRIS, compensation, benefits, payroll, performance management, employee relations, and compliance monitoring across all operational locations.
  • Change Management & Transformation: Lead people-centered approaches for major transformations, restructuring, and culture evolution in partnership with senior leadership.
  • Legal, Regulatory & Policy Compliance: Oversee global compliance frameworks balancing international labor standards with local employment laws. Provide strategic counsel on complex workforce issues, safeguarding, and duty-of-care obligations.
  • External Partnerships: Cultivate partnerships with external centers of excellence, academic institutions, and industry forums to integrate best practices in global workforce planning.
  • Safeguarding: Actively promote, adhere to, and enforce Companies Safeguarding policies and procedures across all teams and operations.

Qualifications/Background Profile:
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required; Master’s degree (MBA, MPA, HR, or related) strongly preferred.
  • HR Experience: Minimum 15 years of progressive HR experience, with experience in international development strongly preferred.
  • Leadership Experience: Minimum 10 years leading teams, with direct experience leading HR functions across multi-country, global locations.
  • Strategy & Change: Extensive background in developing and executing strategy-aligned HR initiatives and driving organizational change.
  • Executive Engagement: Proven track record advising, consulting, and influencing at the C-suite and Board level.

About Company

Bringing the Best People and the Best Companies Together Since 1970.

Sparks Group (formerly SPARKS, Sparks IT Solutions, and Sparks Personnel) is the Washington DC Area's leading temporary staffing and full-time recruiting services provider. Whether you are seeking your next opportunity or looking to add talent, Sparks Group is the ideal partner for you! Each of our four divisions (Sparks Office, Sparks Accounting & Finance, Sparks IT, and Sparks Creative) specializes in placing professionals in temporary/contract, temporary-to-full-time, and full-time roles across a diverse array of staffing categories, positions and levels including: office/administrative, customer service, human resources and talent acquisition, legal support, government and cleared personnel, mortgage/banking, accounting and finance, contracts and procurement, information technology and creative/marketing.

Sparks Group brings over four decades of experience placing professionals in challenging and rewarding positions at many of the area’s most prestigious organizations. Our primary focus is presenting opportunities that match each candidate’s skill-sets, experience levels, career objectives, and growth needs. Sparks Group has regularly ranked as one of the top US staffing and recruiting firms having been named to Inavero’s Best of Staffing Lists® for Client and Employee Satisfaction (2012-2017). Additionally, Sparks Group is proud to have been recently selected for other awards Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2017 Best Staffing Firms to Work For, Washington Business Journal Best Places to Work (2017), the Washington Post’s Top Workplaces® List (2017, 2014), Forbes® Best Professional Recruiting Firms (2017), and the National Capital Business Ethics Award.

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