Global People Manager

Job Title

Global People Manager

Permanent

PSI Head Office, Geneva, Switzerland

occasional

Global Operations

The position is responsible for developing and implementing strategic and operational people policies, procedures and tools of PSI’s global operations to support the achievement of PSI’s political objectives - including overseeing strategic personnel planning, continuous improvement, employee engagement, performance and wellbeing. It plays a key role in fostering PSI culture.

Develop and implement a global People Strategy that supports PSI’s political priorities, organisational sustainability, and long-term workforce needs. Act as a strategic advisor to the Senior Management Team (SMT) on people-related matters, organisational effectiveness, workforce planning, talent management, and social dialogue including with union and staff representatives. Lead organisational design and change management initiatives aimed at strengthening operational effectiveness, employee engagement, and organisational resilience.

Develop and implement people policies, practices, and initiatives that are aligned with PSI’s values, culture, and strategic objectives.

Oversee the delivery of global HR operations across all PSI locations, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and compliance with local employment legislation and organisational policies. Lead and continuously improve people processes, including recruitment, onboarding, employee lifecycle management, contract administration, and offboarding. Ensure legal and regulatory compliance across all regions and country offices, mitigating employment-related risks and maintaining best practice HR standards. Manage global HR systems, records, reporting, and people analytics to support informed decision-making.

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

Champion a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and psychologically safe workplace where all employees can thrive. Lead initiatives related to employee wellbeing, health and safety, and duty of care across all PSI locations. Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, conflict resolution, and workplace investigations where required. Foster positive social dialogue and constructive engagement with employee and union representatives.

Serve as the global HR Business Partner for managers and staff across headquarters, regional offices, and country offices. Support leaders in people management, team development, performance management, workforce planning, and employee engagement. Coach and advise managers on leadership effectiveness, employee relations, talent development, and organisational change. Enable managers to make effective people decisions through data-driven insights and practical HR guidance.

Lead the development and review of global compensation and benefits frameworks to ensure competitiveness, equity, and alignment with organisational objectives. Support salary reviews, workforce planning, and negotiations relating to employment conditions and staff…