Deputy Head People and Culture

The Deputy Head of People & Culture acts as the principal deputy to the Head of People & Culture with a hands-on approach to delivering core people and culture functions. The role supports, translates, and implements organizational strategy into effective process and systems, and partners closely with managers to ensure strong governance and compliance, and supports in managing key areas including recruitment, learning and development, employee relations and reporting in alignment with organisational values and long-term goals.

The key responsibilities include:

• Manages the HRIS system for new starters, changes and leavers ensuring records are up to date and accurate
• Manages the end to end recruitment including advertising, candidate communications and tracking system, shortlisting, overseeing interview logistics, participating in interviews, reference checks and third party verifications
• Supports in training and development efforts including liaising with partners on the delivery of programs
• Generates routine and adhoc HR reports as needed such as HR metrics such as turnover, absenteeism, recruitment statistics or training participation

This role supports Tara Climate Foundation's mission to accelerate clean energy development, drive a just transition, and enable clean industrialisation in Asia, helping build a more sustainable and prosperous future for the region.

• At least 10 years of experience in general human resource administration
• Experience in operating an HR information/payroll system
• Meticulous, analytical and has an eye for details
• Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Reliable computer skills with standard applications (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Used to working flexibly at a fast pace in remote settings with multicultural teams across multiple time zones

• The unique opportunity to work as part of a highly dynamic, international team who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for career develop and challenge yourself
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• A collaborative, fun and thriving team, driven by our mission and live our values

Tara Climate Foundation is an Asia-based philanthropic organisation committed to building a more sustainable and prosperous future for the region through Asia's just energy transition. The foundation works with over 400 partners across 12 Asian geographies to provide grants, convene stakeholders, and facilitate knowledge-sharing to accelerate clean energy development.