Application Guide

How to Apply for Deputy Head People and Culture

at Tara Climate Ltd

🏢 About Tara Climate Ltd

Tara Climate Ltd is a unique Asia-based philanthropic organization focused exclusively on accelerating Asia's just energy transition through strategic grants and partnerships across 12 geographies. Unlike traditional corporations, it operates as a mission-driven foundation working with over 400 partners to build sustainable energy systems while addressing regional equity. This offers the rare opportunity to support HR functions for an organization directly impacting climate justice across diverse Asian communities.

About This Role

As Deputy Head People and Culture at Tara Climate, you'll be the operational backbone of HR functions in a remote, multicultural environment, directly implementing organizational strategy through hands-on management of HRIS, recruitment, and reporting systems. This role is impactful because you'll ensure smooth HR operations that enable 400+ partners across multiple time zones to focus on accelerating clean energy development while maintaining strong governance and compliance with organizational values.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with reviewing HRIS updates for new hires across different Asian time zones, followed by coordinating interview logistics for positions supporting Tara's partner organizations. You'd likely spend midday generating recruitment metrics reports, then partner with managers on implementing training programs before ending the day addressing compliance questions from teams in later time zones.

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🎯 Who Tara Climate Ltd Is Looking For

  • Has 10+ years of HR administration experience with specific expertise in managing HRIS/payroll systems end-to-end in remote or distributed organizations
  • Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail through experience generating complex HR metrics reports (turnover, recruitment stats, training participation) and maintaining flawless employee records
  • Possesses proven experience operating effectively in fast-paced, multicultural remote environments across multiple Asian time zones
  • Combines strong analytical skills with excellent communication abilities to partner with managers on implementing HR processes while supporting diverse teams

📝 Tips for Applying to Tara Climate Ltd

1

Quantify your HRIS experience by specifying systems you've operated and metrics you've generated (e.g., 'managed BambooHR for 300+ employees, reducing data errors by 15%')

2

Highlight specific experience with remote, multicultural teams across time zones, mentioning any Asia-specific HR experience or language skills

3

Demonstrate your understanding of philanthropic/non-profit HR by mentioning experience with grant-funded organizations or mission-driven workplaces

4

Include examples of how you've translated organizational strategy into HR processes, particularly around compliance and governance

5

Show your analytical side by describing a complex HR report you created and how it informed decision-making

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your hands-on experience with HRIS systems and how you've ensured data accuracy for organizational reporting", 'Specific examples of managing end-to-end recruitment in remote settings, particularly for multicultural teams', 'How your HR administration experience aligns with mission-driven organizations and supporting climate/energy transition work', 'Your approach to working flexibly across multiple time zones while maintaining strong governance and compliance']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Tara Climate's specific partner network across 12 Asian geographies and their just energy transition framework
  • → The foundation's grant-making approach and how HR supports their 400+ partners
  • → Asian employment regulations in key geographies where Tara operates (like India, Indonesia, Philippines)
  • → Current climate energy transition challenges specific to Asia that Tara addresses
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you would manage the HRIS for new starters across 12 different Asian geographies with varying employment regulations
2 Describe your experience generating HR metrics reports and how you've used them to improve recruitment or retention strategies
3 How would you handle employee relations issues in a fully remote organization spanning multiple cultures and time zones?
4 What specific experience do you have supporting training programs with external partners, particularly in a philanthropic context?
5 How have you previously translated organizational strategy into HR processes, and how would you approach this at Tara Climate?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with generic HR experience without highlighting remote/multicultural team management or HRIS expertise
  • Failing to demonstrate understanding of how HR functions differ in philanthropic vs. corporate settings
  • Not showing specific examples of analytical HR work or metric-driven decision making in your application

📅 Application Timeline

⏰ Deadline: March 6, 2026

We recommend applying at least a few days early to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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