International People and Culture Partner

Responsible to: Director of People and Culture
Key Relationships: People and Culture team. Managers, staff and associates across ARTICLE 19. Focal points in regional offices and affiliates.
Contract: Fixed term (12 months)
Working Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours a week
Salary: Circa £43K
Location: London, UK

ABOUT ARTICLE 19
ARTICLE 19 was established in 1987 and delivers vital advocacy on freedom of expression in an era defined by digital technology. We define ourselves as an international think-do organisation that propels the freedom of expression movement locally and globally to ensure all people realise the power of their voices. We are working to define a new digital era for expression by bridging human rights and technology, seeking to protect, empower and connect silenced voices and dissent. We advance law and policy to protect freedom of expression, and demand accountability because we believe freedom of expression concerns everyone: that is why ARTICLE 19 champions a world where all people everywhere can freely express themselves and engage in public life without fear or discrimination.

Together with our partners we THINK by developing cutting-edge research and legal and policy analysis to drive change in the world. We DO by leading work on the frontlines of expression though our regional offices and reinforcing positive change on the ground. And we PROPEL change by sparking innovation in the global freedom of expression movement through our research, campaigns and advocacy. Our international office is based in London, and we have established regional teams based in the Americas, Asia, Europe, MENA and Africa.

ABOUT THE ROLE

People and Culture at ARTICLE 19 play an enabling role to enhance the working environment for people to do the work they care about the most, ensuring continuity of advice and support so managers and teams are able to deliver on their commitments.

This is a generalist role providing operational support across the employee life cycle to embed systems and good practice for people management that reflect the values of ARTICLE 19.

As a member of the People and Culture Team the post holder will provide advice, guidance and coaching support to ARTICLE 19 Managers, staff, associates and focal points across all regional teams and remotely located people.

Working collaboratively, the post holder will contribute to the continuous development of systems and practices across ARTICLE 19 with an opportunity to participate in and lead on values based initiatives in support of their development.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintain good relations and regular communications with key stakeholders to promote the enabling role of the People and Culture team to staff and managers.
2. Provide Managers with guidance, coaching and briefings on the full range of people activities to ensure a consistent approach to people management.
3. Proactively respond to employee concerns to promote early resolution and advise managers to ensure compliance with ARTICLE 19 policies and procedures and employment legislation.
4. Keep up to date with UK employment law developments to ensure compliance across the employee life cycle and support focal points overseas in the interpretation and application of local labour law.
5. Establish strong relationships with focal points located in regional offices and affiliates to strengthen capacity and support the implementation of people policies and practices appropriate to the country context including contract management.
6. Provide advice and guidance on all aspects of recruitment and on-boarding, this may involve sharing tools and promoting good practice through regular briefings.
7. Provide advice and co-ordination support to learning, development and teambuilding initiatives and events.
8. Advise and co-ordinate the performance management process through regular communication and briefings, sharing tools and reporting on KPI’s. Follow-up with Managers and teams to identify learning needs and support the development of plans.
9. Support the People and Culture Policy development process through research, preparing drafts, co-ordination of the consultation process and communication activities to support implementation.
10. Ensure all staff have access to information on People and Culture policies, practices and terms and conditions of employment.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge, Skills and Personal Qualities
1. Chartered MCIPD qualified or equivalent experience.
2. Up to date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice in the UK. Working knowledge of regions of operation for ARTICLE 19 will be an advantage.
3. Proven ability to develop strong, mutually-beneficial relations with internal stakeholders.
4. Coaching skills, underpinned by a collaborative and supportive style of working.
5. Ability to gain credibility, influence and consult with a diverse group of people.
6. Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
7. A team player with the ability to create and maintain strong relationships at all levels.
8. Ability to create clear and concise staff communications.
9. Excellent written and spoken English and one other language (Spanish, Portuguese or French).

Experience
10. Experience of providing advice and support to managers and focal points in multiple countries on a range of people issues.
11. Experience of developing and maintaining positive employee relations including supporting people through change, emerging employee issues, grievance, disciplinary and conflict resolution.
12. Proven experience in all aspects of recruitment, induction, performance management and personal development.
13. Experience of delivering briefing sessions on good practice.
14. Experience in the development and implementation of People and Culture policies and practices.

Other
15. Please note ARTICLE 19 is not able to offer sponsorship to those applying for work permits/visa.
16. Experience of working in a multi-cultural work environment and with a commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunities.
17. Knowledge and/or experience of working for a human rights organisation will be an advantage.
18. Commitment to work within ARTICLE 19's vision, mission, core values and objectives.