Rest of World is a non-profit international newsroom that challenges expectations about whose experiences with technology matter. We connect dots across a rapidly evolving digital world, through on-the-ground reporting in places typically overlooked and underestimated.
Since launching in 2020, we’ve published stories from over 100 countries outside the West. Our work explores the spaces where tech, business, culture and human experience collide, through compelling storytelling and fresh, innovative design.
Our journalism ranges from deep authoritative reporting to highlighting unique online cultural phenomena. We’ve covered everything from gig workers, internet shutdowns and supply chain abuses to livestreaming battles, disappeared influencers and unexpected crypto contagion. Our reporting has won recognition in the U.S. and internationally, and our work has prompted companies and policymakers to take action.
To help steer our next phase of growth, we are looking to hire an experienced Head of People & Culture. This is a new role at Rest of World, designed to support our expanding global team.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Head of People & Culture is a key leadership role that will partner with leaders, managers, and teams across the organization to assess how human resources solutions can be applied to advance our objectives through talent and performance.
The ideal partner has the ability to work with managers to discover how to maximize the unique talent of each team member, and design solutions to facilitate organizational performance and success. There is no requirement for experience in the technology or journalism sectors, but the right person will be invigorated by Rest of World’s mission and ambitions. Our Head of People & Culture will play a critical role in helping the organization fulfill our journalistic aims, while staying current on advancing practices within the human resources discipline.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and continue to evolve people initiatives such as performance management, organizational planning, compensation planning, recruiting efforts, team development and staffing
- Act as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to Rest of World’s leadership team, providing guidance and support on all people-related matters
- Interpret and implement people policies and practices, providing clarity to global staff and regularly reviewing policies for areas of improvement
- Lead the recruitment and onboarding process, ensuring a diverse slate of high quality candidates and supporting hiring managers across the team
- Create and implement a talent plan in coordination with the organization’s leadership team to align with Rest of World’s goals
- Serve as a thought partner to managers in the global org, offering coaching to support leadership development
- Maintain a sophisticated international structure of employees, PEOs and contractors, while ensuring our policies comply with all local laws and regulations, domestically and internationally
- Assume a leadership role in fostering a culture of inclusivity and performance, including developing team engagement initiatives, refining our performance review cycle, and identifying career development opportunities
- Assume a leadership role in resolving internal staff issues, providing guidance to managers and working with Legal on conflict mediation and disciplinary action as needed
- Stay current on industry trends, including best practices in organizational behavior and new digital tools to drive performance
Qualifications:
- Minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience, with three (3) years as an HRBP working with leaders at the Executive Director level or above
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills, a great listener
- Experience working with teams in a dynamic global organization; a creative problem solver who can thrive in a collaborative, early-stage culture
- Comfortable and confident saying what needs to be said in a professional, constructive and non-disruptive way; ability to handle nuanced interpersonal dynamics in an organization and remain focused on expected outcomes
- Strong coaching and facilitation skills; able to balance questions, advice and feedback effectively
- Comfortable operating in a dynamic and evolving environment
- Excellent problem-solving capabilities and judgment, ability to make sound decisions independently
- Solutions-focused thinker, with the ability to see possibilities beyond constraints
- Analytically driven, with a strong work ethic
- A knack for anticipating needs to support Rest of World’s future growth
- Experience in media or startups a plus
- Able to travel as needed, including regular trips to the NYC office
This role can be based anywhere in the US, and candidates must be eligible to work in the US.
The expected salary range for this position is $160,000 – $190,000.
Please note that the salary range is an estimate of what we expect to pay for this role. The final compensation package will factor in the individual’s accomplishments, previous experience and location. To apply, please send a CV/resumé and a short cover letter to jobs@restofworld.org with “Head of People & Culture” in the subject line. In your cover letter, please make sure to elaborate on any relevant experience mentioned in your CV, and tell us what specifically sets you apart from other candidates. We will be accepting applications until May 15 at 5pm ET.
Working at Rest of World:
Here’s what you can expect when you join us:
- Competitive salary
- Vacation (20 days), sick leave (10 days), and annual holidays (15 days)
- 401(k) plan (employer matching up to $12,500 per year)
- Flexible Spending Plan (for qualifying medical and dependent care expenses)
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance (employer-paid)
- Life insurance (employer-paid)
- Supplemental benefit schemes for commute, wellness, childcare and cell phone costs