• Partner with the VP of Human Resources to develop and execute a shared services people strategy aligned with ADF's mission, values, and long-term goals
• Drive organizational design and workforce planning across global offices

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Lead and develop a small HR team (HR Manager & HR Coordinator) by building a collaborative and high-performing culture
• Set objectives and performance expectations for direct reports through regular one-to-ones and formal reviews, supporting their growth and career progression
• Allocate work for appropriate coverage, model ADF's values, and act as the escalation point for complex or sensitive HR matters 

Employee Relations & Culture

• Serve as the primary contact for employee relations, giving fair, consistent, legally compliant guidance and handling sensitive matters with discretion and pastoral care
• Champion a mission-rooted culture and run programs supporting wellbeing, resilience, and work-life integration across a globally dispersed team

Performance & Development

• Collaborate with Talent Development leaders to manage a performance framework that drives excellence, accountability, and growth
• Identify learning needs and partner with managers on training, succession planning, and retention of high-potential staff

Collaborate with Centers of Excellence

• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Total Rewards Center of Excellence teams
• Maintain HR records and HRIS, and prepare reporting and analytics on headcount, turnover, engagement, and other key metrics

International HR Coordination

• Provide HR support and policy guidance across international offices, adapting global frameworks to local legal and cultural contexts
• Serve as lead resource on international HR projects and Initiatives

Minimum Qualifications:

• Fluent in English
• Live and work in London, UK, along with international travel up to 10% annually
• BA/BSc in Human Resources Management or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, along with 3+ years in a leadership role
• Demonstrated experience operating as a strategic HR business partner to senior leadership in a complex, multi-site organization
• Experience with UK employment law
• Experience in designing and implementing HR strategies, policies, and culture initiatives
• Experience managing employee relations, including complex and sensitive cases, with professionalism and fairness
• Preferred Qualifications: