Director of Global HR Compliance and Operations (UK)

Lead global HR operations, compliance, and employee services across a public health organization's seven offices and thirteen EOR arrangements in diverse countries.
- Develop and maintain standardized HR policies, procedures, systems, and documentation that balance global organizational standards with local legal and cultural requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
- Oversee global compensation and benefits administration, including salary benchmarking, pay reviews, annual benefits renewals, and vendor coordination across all locations.
- Ensure HR compliance with labor laws, regulatory reporting, and donor guidelines; conduct audits of employee files and coordinate responses to external audits and investigations.
- Manage HRIS administration, data governance, and reporting to improve operational effectiveness and ensure accurate employee records globally.
- Support office openings, closures, and EOR establishment; build relationships with country leadership and HR teams to facilitate transparent communication and effective risk management.
- Requires 15+ years progressive HR experience including significant global operations and compliance work, preferably in nonprofit or international development sectors.

Vital Strategies is a global public health organization that partners with governments to design and implement evidence-based policies reducing disease and premature death.