10 Sep 2025

Associate Director, People & Culture Partner, Employee Engagement & Relations at Human Rights Watch

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Job Description

Human Rights Watch is an American-founded international non-governmental organization that conducts research and advocacy on human rights.

Associate Director, People & Culture Partner, Employee Engagement & Relations

Responsibilities

People & Culture – Employee Engagement and Relations

  • Serve as liaison with global Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), European Works Councils and union partners, in coordination with the Global Director of People & Culture, the General Counsel’s Office, and other key senior leaders.
  • Collaborate closely with our Global Staff Council and other staff bodies to improve staff-management relationships and communication, increasing a sense of shared purpose and engagement with multi-year global strategy.
  • Act as a strategic People & Culture partner to designated teams, strengthening global connectedness among our dispersed and remote/hybrid staff, and fostering an inclusive and effective manager and leadership culture.
  • Champion organizational values and positive culture through initiatives that improve morale, engagement, and cross-functional cohesion (e.g. stay interviews, recognition programs).
  • Build and maintain relationships with union leaders and representatives to facilitate open communication and cooperation.
  • Contribute to internal People & Culture transformation projects.

Global Employee & Labor Relations

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for complex employee relations (ER) cases, including formal complaints, conflicts, grievances, and investigations—ensuring consistency, fairness, and psychological safety.
  • Advise managers and leaders on policy application, interpersonal issues, and conflict resolution practices with empathy and clarity.
  • Coach leaders on performance management, change leadership, and team dynamics toward higher productivity and trust.
  • Support managers in navigating sensitive personnel issues, implementing equitable practices, and fostering team culture.
  • Collaborate with legal counsel to mitigate potential legal risks by ensuring timely and thorough handling of employee and labor relations cases and participating in legal proceedings when necessary.
  • Log and track ER trends, surface systemic challenges, and partner with colleagues to develop proactive solutions and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Create, implement, and update People and Culture policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and best practices with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal standards.
  • Conduct exit interviews, track ER data trends, and deliver insights to leadership on organizational health and risk mitigation.
  • Perform other tasks, as may be required.

Qualifications

  • Education: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required.
  • Experience: A minimum of seven years of People and Culture experience including employee relations, organizational culture, and People Partner responsibilities.


Method of Application

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Closing Date : September 30, 2025





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