Human Resources Business Partner, U.S.

About KIND 

Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is a global leader in the protection of unaccompanied and separated children who are forcibly displaced from their countries of origin. Launched in 2008, KIND champions a world in which every child’s rights and well-being are protected throughout their journey to safety. 

Building on its extensive programming and successful model in the United States, KIND is expanding in the Americas and Europe to bring its experience to bear in working with unaccompanied and separated children. Our work focuses on addressing the legal and mental health needs of this population; building strong partnerships and engaging in training and capacity strengthening with governments, NGOs, and the private sector; and advocating for systemic and pragmatic reforms to advance the rights of unaccompanied and separated children.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Vice President, Global Human Resources, the HR Business Partner, U.S. will serve as a strategic partner and consultant to KIND's US-based programs, providing comprehensive HR guidance and advice to leaders, and ensuring that US employees receive day-to-day HR support. The role will also serve as the connector between the business leaders and the central HR team, ensuring pragmatic alignment between the departments’ agendas and KIND’s people agenda. This role requires a strong understanding of HR best practices, employment law, and experience working with federal contracts. The incumbent will collaborate effectively with program leadership, staff, and the HR team to foster a positive and productive work environment.

This a headquarters position based remotely from any location in the U.S.

• Strategic Partnership:
• Builds strong relationships with program leaders and staff, acting as trusted advisor and thought partner on all people matters.
• Proactively identifies and addresses HR needs within assigned region, aligning global HR initiatives with regional goals and people priorities.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of global HR strategies and initiatives in partnership with the Chief People Officer, VP, Global Human Resources and the rest of the HR leadership team.
• Works with business leaders to bring the people lens to business planning discussions.   

• Employee Relations:

• Provides guidance and support to managers and employees on employee relations issues, including performance management, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.
• Conducts investigations and ensure compliance with KIND policies and procedures.

• Talent Management and workforce planning:
• In partnership with other leaders in HR, develops and implements strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent.
• Analyzes workforce trends and identify potential retention risks.
• Collaborates with management to develop and implement retention initiatives.
• Collaborates with the Learning and Talent team to ensure strategic alignment between staff development and organizational goals.
• Supports the Talent and Learning team with talent reviews and succession planning to ensure organizational continuity.

• Compensation and Benefits:
• Partners with the HR Operations team to administer compensation and benefits programs and projects, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Conducts job evaluations and salary analysis to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.

• Compliance and Policy:
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Identifies potential compliance risks and proactively implements policies and practices to mitigate these risks. Regularly reviews and audits HR processes to maintain compliance, accuracy, and integrity in all employment practices.
• Interprets, administers, and contributes to the development and continuous improvement of KIND’s HR policies and procedures, ensuring they align with legal requirements and organizational goals.

• Learning and Development:
• Identifies training needs and acts as facilitator between the departments and the Learning and Development team to implement the right, pragmatic solutions for the business.
• Helps to develop and deliver training programs on various HR topics.
• Actively champions employee development and works with leaders to seek growth opportunities.

• Project Management:
• Leads and/or participates in key HR departmental projects, leveraging project management skills to ensure execution and alignment with strategic goals.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to drive project initiatives, ensuring timely completion and effective communication of progress and outcomes.

• Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in a Business Partner or HR Business Lead role.
• Demonstrated experience working with federal contracts.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law and HR best practices.
• Preferred experience working in organizations with unionized workforces.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment with a keen orientation for details, and work both independently as well as contributing member of a team.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; strong cross cultural and interpersonal skills; ability to build rapport with staff at all levels.
• Enjoys collaboration and thrives in a fast-paced team- and matrix-oriented working environment.
• Data-driven decision-maker who uses analytics and data to guide strategic decisions that align with goals, objectives, and initiatives.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (such as Teams, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and communication styles.
• Commitment to prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, as well as embracing transparency and authenticity in daily work life.
• Ability to be disciplined and nimble to ensure delivery on our core mission of access to justice and protection of children’s wellbeing and rights.
• Experience working and communicating in a remote environment. 

Our Benefits

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with KIND paying 100% of the employee only portion of the premium for one of the two medical plan options, dental, and vision. 

- Pre-tax flexible spending account (FSA) for both medical and dependent care.  

- Pre-tax transit and parking spending account.  

- Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.  

- Employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance.  

For a complete list of benefits, please click here. 

Our Focus on Wellness

KIND recognizes that our ability to help our clients starts with helping our team members. KIND has prioritized wellness for employees through Mindfulness and Wellness Trainings, Wellness Platforms, Employee Assistance and Resilience Programs, Time Away and Office Wellness Activities. 

For more information regarding our Wellness initiatives please visit this link.  

Application Instructions

To be considered for this role, please submit an employment application at supportkind.org/join-the-team, along with your resume and cover letter.

KIND has an organization-wide commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We strive to create a work environment where everyone has a sense of belonging. Individuals from historically underrepresented or underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: KIND is committed to an ethical recruitment and hiring process and maintains a firm “no fees” recruitment policy. We will never charge a fee or ask for money as part of the application process. KIND also conducts all interviews via telephone or video conference, and at no time will KIND engage in a text or mobile app-based application or interview process. For more information, please visit the following website: https://supportkind.org/join-the-team/kind-employment-practices/.