About Global Emergency Group, Inc. (GEG)

Founded in 2007, Global Emergency Group, Inc. (GEG) is a benefit corporation that supports vulnerable people affected by crisis in 52+ countries by providing a broad range of humanitarian support services to a wide range of organizations, including the United Nations, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, donor governments, companies, major international and national NGO’s and local communities.

The GEG headquarters is near Winchester, Virginia with a global team based all over the world. GEG currently has a global team of 60+ people (full-time and part-time personnel).

Overview

GEG has ongoing, consistent human resources and talent management requirements. The HR Lead is the organizational focal point for all HR-related systems, processes and functions. S/he will report to the GEG CEO and work closely with the GEG Director of Talent/Recruiter, the Finance team and the Field Program Directors.

Scope of Work

The HR Lead is responsible for overseeing and improving all HR functions at GEG. Responsibilities include:

• Serving as the primary HR contact for employees and consultants

• Creating and maintaining standard operating procedures and workflow documentation

• Partnering with compliance, finance, and recruiting teams to streamline HR processes

• Recommending policy and procedural improvements to management

• Managing employee agreements and consultant contracts, including drafting, execution, tracking, and updates

• Supporting the development and communication of GEG’s benefits package

• Developing performance and professional development strategies, including training resources

• Leading onboarding and orientation for all new staff and consultants

• Ensuring compliance with relevant labor laws and regulations

• Supporting the finalization of the employee handbook

• Managing the HR email account and ensuring timely responses

• Owning and maintaining secure digital storage systems for HR files and confidential information

• Backstopping the Director of Talent/Recruiter on recruitment activities as needed

• Supporting strong client satisfaction and organizational performance

• Remaining accessible to staff as the HR specialist and coordinating with other HR team members as necessary

• Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• Education and Experience: BS 2+ years, MS 0+, or HS 6+

• At least 5 years of HR management experience

• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, policies, and systems

• Experience with contract employment and staff onboarding

• Proven HR operations experience in humanitarian crises

• Exceptional attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Commitment to humanitarian principles

• Strong team collaboration, interpersonal skills, and relationship-building abilities

• High degree of personal responsibility, motivation, and adaptability

• Professionalism, a strong work ethic, and a solutions-focused mindset

• Respect for people of all backgrounds and identities

• Values aligned with the GEG Way: integrity, honesty, courage, and respect

Desirable:

• 2+ years of field experience in humanitarian emergencies

• Previous U.S.-based HR experience

• Strong knowledge of U.S. labor law

Competencies / Performance Criteria

• Customer Service: Communicates clearly, resolves issues promptly, and maintains a professional presence

• Accountability: Takes ownership of responsibilities and upholds organizational standards

• Interpersonal Skills: Works effectively with colleagues, supervisors, clients, and partners

• Continual Learning: Invests in professional growth and shares knowledge across the team

• Innovation: Proactively identifies improvements and introduces new approaches

Working Conditions

This consultancy is remote, ideally full-time or close to full-time, with an expectation of being available for at least 50% of standard Washington, DC working hours.

Global Emergency Group

GEG is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.