Compassion International

People and Culture Strategic Partner

Compassion International$92K — $108K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
  • 7+ years of relevant HR experience
  • Proven ability to build trust with senior leaders
  • Experience influencing organizational decisions
  • Familiarity with change management and organizational design
  • Capable of operating at both strategic and operational levels
  • Proficiency in AI-enabled tools and alignment with Christian values.

Responsibilities

  • Build trusted relationships with leaders to address complex people challenges
  • Advocate for child protection considerations in organizational activities
  • Coach managers on employee relations and performance management
  • Educate employees about conflict resolution and compensation issues
  • Ensure compliance with employment laws and provide actionable recommendations
  • Investigate and resolve stakeholder concerns related to workplace issues
  • Analyze employee engagement metrics to recommend improvement programs
  • Coordinate HR programs such as performance management and benefits enrollment.

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off
  • 10% contribution to 403(b) retirement fund
  • Excellent healthcare coverage
  • Free short-term professional counseling
  • Opportunities for spiritual growth through chapel and prayer groups.
Full Job Description
The expected salary range for this position is $92,330.00 - $108,476.00. Employees in specific high cost of labor locations in the United States (such as San Francisco, CA and Seattle, WA) may qualify for a geographic differential. Compassion International is not responsible for third parties who omit this information when copying and re-posting job openings.

Overview

Are you a strategic HR leader who thrives on helping leaders and teams achieve their greatest impact? As a People & Culture Strategic Partner, you will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders across multiple functions, partnering to solve complex people challenges and align talent strategies with ministry priorities. You will provide guidance on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, talent development, compensation, employee relations, succession planning, and change management, helping leaders build healthy, high-performing teams that advance Compassion's mission.

The ideal candidate brings strong business acumen, sound judgment, and the ability to influence through trusted relationships. You are equally comfortable coaching senior leaders, navigating ambiguity, and translating people insights into practical solutions that support both organizational goals and ministry impact. If you are passionate about developing leaders, strengthening culture, and partnering through moments of growth and change, we'd love to hear from you.

What will you do?
  • Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintaining a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully uphold Compassion's ministry in prayer.
  • Act as an advocate to raise the awareness of the needs of children. Understands Christ's mandate to protect children. Commits to and prioritizes child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks and activities across the ministry. Abides by all behavioral expectations in Compassion's Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct. Reports any concerns of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children through Compassion's internal reporting process and appropriately supports responses to incidents if they occur.
  • Uphold and engage in Compassion's core Cultural Behaviors.
  • Coach managers, answer questions and instill a sense of responsibility on matters such as employee relations, conflict resolution, discipline, performance management, staff development, termination, compensation issues, succession planning, benefits, and talent acquisition. Partner with appropriate senior leadership to properly engage employees in achieving functional objectives in the client area.
  • Educate employees, answering questions on matters such as employee-manager interactions, conflict resolution, performance management, compensation issues, and benefits.
  • Use current and complete understanding of local and national laws and regulations covering employment issues to protect Compassion's interests by ensuring the ministry is in compliance with legal requirements are as well as providing and implementing relevant recommendations to the client groups on necessary practices/programs changes to meet these requirements.
  • Investigate and make recommendations for resolution regarding employee or other stakeholder concerns around performance management, improvement, harassment, discrimination, misconduct, and similar matters.
  • Analyze the level of engagement through HR metrics, using personal expertise or assessment instruments. Recommends and institutes timely programs, methods and other interventions to address issues that hinder team's level of success.
  • Coordinate programs for client groups such as annual merit, performance management, benefits enrollment, and new employee orientation. May facilitate events for client teams such as team-building, merit program meetings, strategic planning, brainstorming, or other group sessions.
  • Coach and provide expertise to other professionals and support staff in the Human Resources discipline.


What do you bring?
  • Bachelors Degree in a related field preferred
  • Seven+ years relevant experience working in a Human Resources business partner or similar role
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly establish trust and credibility with senior leaders and stakeholders across multiple functions.
  • Proven experience influencing decisions, facilitating strategic discussions, and providing constructive challenge to leaders on complex organizational and people-related matters.
  • Experience leading or supporting organizational change initiatives, including change management, organizational design, and navigating ambiguity in evolving environments.
  • Ability to operate effectively at both the strategic and operational levels, translating business needs into actionable solutions while managing multiple priorities.
  • Proficiency leveraging AI-enabled tools and technology to improve effectiveness, along with demonstrated spiritual maturity and alignment with Compassion's Christian mission and values.


Why work here?
  • The mission: Join a team that is motivated to release children from poverty in Jesus' name.
  • Our benefits: Receive generous paid time off, 10% contribution to a 403(b) retirement fund on top of your salary, excellent healthcare coverage, free short-term professional counseling, and more.
  • Spiritual growth: Participate in regular chapel services, prayer groups, and department devotionals.


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About Compassion International

Compassion International is a Christian humanitarian aid organization that provides support to children in poverty. The organization was founded in 1952 by Reverend Everett Swanson and is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Compassion International works in 25 countries and partners with local churches to provide food, education, healthcare, and spiritual guidance to children in need. The organization has more than 3,000 employees and is funded by donations from individuals, churches, and corporations.
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3,000 employees
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1952

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