The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (Global Energy Alliance) The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (Global Energy Alliance) works for a world where everyone has access to affordable, reliable, clean electricity and the means to use it to improve their lives. Our Alliance builds transformative public, private, philanthropic partnerships to end energy poverty and accelerate green economic opportunity. Founded in 2021 by The Rockefeller Foundation, IKEA Foundation, and Bezos Earth Fund, we design innovative projects/programs, unlock finance, strengthen institutions and transform markets, delivering progress anchored in deep community engagement. By uniting actors across the value chain, from households to heads of state, we go beyond individual projects to drive lasting systems change. With work in more than 30 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, our Alliance aims to reach 1 billion people with clean electricity, prevent 4 billion tons of carbon emissions and create or improve 150 million jobs.
The Head of Global Human Resources is the organization's most senior HR leader, responsible for shaping and delivering the global people strategy for a complex, fast-moving, mission-driven 501(c)(3) organization. Leading a globally distributed HR function, this role will build a unified and scalable people model that supports GEA's existing global footprint alongside future growth at a critical stage in the organization's development.
Reporting to the CEO, the position will act as a strategic partner on organizational strategy, leadership, talent, and culture, while working closely with the executive team to drive operational excellence and alignment across the function.
The role leads and develops a global team of HR managers and business partners across Global Energy Alliance's regional offices, providing coaching, mentorship, and direction to build a high-performing, collaborative HR team. Through these reports —and directly where appropriate—the role serves as a strategic HR partner to functional leadership, provides trusted counsel on people and organizational matters, champions and role-models culture and values, and ensures HR initiatives are delivered cohesively and impactfully across the organization.
This is a full-time, exempt position with an annualized starting salary of $275,000-300,000, commensurate with experience. The Global Energy Alliance provides a comprehensive benefits package including a robust paid time off plan of 28 days annual leave in addition to org-wide end-of-year-office closure, 401(k) retirement plan with 10% employer contribution, $1,000 annually for work-from-home expenses and $100 monthly for use for transit. The Global Energy Alliance prides itself on being a flexible employer and employees typically operate on a hybrid schedule that typically includes 2 days in office per week.
Please note there is only position available which could be based in either our NYC or DC offices. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
The Application Process
The Global Energy Alliance has engaged Equitable Hiring Group to support this hiring process. To apply, please complete the short form below
The application deadline for this role is Wednesday September 9th, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis before then, therefore, we encourage you to submit yours soon!
The overall evaluation process will look to follow this anticipated timeline:
If you have any questions about the opportunity, please feel free to email abe@equitablehiringgroup.com.
We operate from a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. It is not only the right thing to do – we could not make an impact without our team members' diverse perspectives and experiences. We expect all Global Energy Alliance employees to contribute by developing their unique perspectives and talent, challenging conventional wisdom through evidence and reason, and amplifying marginalized voices.
Global Energy Alliance is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, the organization ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status, or liability for service in the United States Armed Forces.
Global Energy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Electricity powers human opportunity and economic growth. Jobs, education, modern healthcare, thriving economies: In today’s world, these all depend on affordable, reliable energy. Yet nearly 700 million people live without electricity and more than a billion more live with access that is unaffordable or unreliable. Many of these people live in places that are hardest hit by climate change. In the face of growing global instability and constrained funding, we urgently need a bold new model of collaboration. The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet builds transformative public, private, philanthropic partnerships to end energy poverty and accelerate green economic opportunity. Together with more than 50 partners, we work for a world where everyone has access to affordable, reliable, clean electricity and the means to use it to improve their lives.
