FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Find out more about our sustainable campaigns and projects on www.four-paws.org.

Would you like to contribute to something meaningful and work with us on our mission? This is your chance. We are looking for dedicated people to enrich our team.

Your contribution will be

• Managing the entire employee life cycle, including facilitating US recruitment cycle effectively and efficiently
• Administering US HR functions, including compensation, performance management, employee relations, and HR policy development for the US team ensuring that all legal requirements on filing, data management, and data protection are met
• Partnering with the US Operations Manager as needed to support benefits and payroll administration, and HRIS database
• Being an active and engaged member of the organisation’s DEI task force
• Working closely with the global HR Centers of Expertise to ensure that global policies and processes are successfully adjusted to US requirements (legally and culturally) and customisation of templates, tools, or forms to US standards
• Maintaining the US staff employee handbook and federal and state guidelines ensuring US HR policies are kept up to date and relevant with current legislation and best practices
• Coaching and developing the local US leadership team in HR-related issues to ensure they have the appropriate skills and knowledge to drive the organisation forward

Your profile ideally illustrates

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least several years of HR experience, including experience in an HR generalist role leading and delivering HR projects
• Experience in both non-profit and global organisations strongly desired
• Excellent written, verbal and intercultural communication skills
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and HRIS platforms
• Strong interpersonal skills, with demonstrated support and collaboration within  hybrid/remote teams
• The ability to collaborate locally and globally to support organisation goals and implement strategy in a locally relevant and compliant manner
• Passion for animal welfare and FOUR PAWS’s vision and mission
• Commitment to building an office culture and practices aligned with the organisation’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Our offer includes

• The opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfare
• Outstanding benefits and time off programs
• Monthly commuter reimbursement
• Downtown Boston location near Commuter Rail and MBTA stops
• Dog-friendly workplace
• The annual starting salary for this position is: $71,800 - $79,800 prorated based on the determined part-time hours per week

We reveal, rescue and protect unique animals from many different species through systems change and by creating species-appropriate environments at our sanctuaries!

We celebrate our colleagues' differences and strive to create an inclusive environment because we believe that only by working together, we can advance animal welfare worldwide. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strongly encourage candidates from all diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals with diverse lived experiences, racial identities, national origins, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and disability statuses to apply. We welcome everyone who wants to support our mission. Please contact recruiting.us@four-paws.org if you require assistance applying to this position.

All interested individuals are invited to submit their applications for the position. Please note that in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, having a valid work permit for the respective country or being eligible to obtain one is a requirement for this position prior to commencing employment.

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