GENERAL SUMMARY

Oceana is the world’s largest international advocacy organization focused solely on ocean conservation. With a presence in over nine countries plus the European Union and the UK, Oceana’s global mission depends on a high performing, connected, and inclusive workforce.
The Global Director of Human Resources leads and manages the full spectrum of HR strategy and operations across Oceana. This role combines strategic planning with day-to-day operational leadership, including talent management, employee engagement, compliance, performance, recruitment, compensation, DEI, and HR systems.
The Director ensures Oceana’s HR practices and policies support a mission-aligned, results-driven culture and scale effectively with the organization’s global growth. This position manages a team of HR professionals and partners with leadership, staff, and regional offices to build organizational capacity, equity, and impact.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree: master’s in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred or a combination of education and experience will be considered
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience
• Experience in a global, mission-driven, or advocacy organization is strongly preferred.
• SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or similar certification is desirable.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong knowledge of U.S. and international labor laws, HR best practices, and compliance standards.
• Demonstrated success in DEI leadership and creating inclusive workplace strategies.
• Excellent organizational development, change management, and leadership coaching skills.
• Proficient in HRIS systems (e.g., ADP) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Analytical skills to use data to shape decisions and measure success.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Instills Trust – Acts with integrity and transparency; builds credibility across teams and cultures.
• Strategic Mindset – Aligns HR with long-term organizational goals and evolving global needs.
• Effective Communicator – Adapts messages for diverse audiences and facilitates open, inclusive dialogue.
• Collaborative Leader – Builds cross-functional partnerships and inspires trust at all levels.
• Global Perspective – Navigates cultural and geographic differences with respect and insight.
• Action-Oriented – Moves initiatives forward with urgency, accountability, and resilience.
• Comfort with Ambiguity – Thrives in evolving environments and solves complex challenges with clarity and composure.
• Global Perspective: Takes a broad view of issues and challenges and can see them in a global context. Build relationships with people from different cultures and countries. Draws on global knowledge and perspective when tackling complex issues or looking for opportunities.
• Develop Talent: Help people who are ready and willing to take on new challenges and set up when needed. Develop others through coaching, feedback, exposure and stretch assignments.
  The salary range for this position is 160,000 to 180,000 annually
  Oceana values a diverse workforce and welcomes people different from each other in many ways, including characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and national origin. Oceana considers all qualified candidates and seeks to recruit from a diverse candidate pool.
  Oceana’s U.S. offices have operated on a hybrid schedule and staff have been required to work from their assigned office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. With agreement between the employee and their supervisor, the employee may work remotely Monday and Friday.
  Application open until August 15, 2025.