Director of Human Resources (HR)

About Grievia

Grievia is a global movement dedicated to changing how grief is understood, supported, and held. Through thoughtful storytelling, reflection, and design, we create space for honest conversations around loss, care, and connection.

About the Role

As the Director of Human Resources, you will lead Grievia’s HR strategy, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, policies, and volunteer relations while fostering an inclusive, supportive, and mission-driven culture.

What You'll Do

• Develop and oversee Grievia's human resources strategy and volunteer lifecycle.
• Lead recruitment, interviewing, selection, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
• Create, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Manage volunteer relations, address concerns professionally, and facilitate conflict resolution when needed.
• Develop initiatives that improve volunteer engagement, retention, recognition, and well-being.
• Collaborate with leadership on workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational growth.

Who This Role Is For

• Prior experience (2+ years preferred) in human resources, talent acquisition, people operations, or organizational development.
• Strong understanding of recruitment, performance management, employee or volunteer engagement, and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and project management skills.
• Passion for building inclusive, compassionate, and psychologically safe workplaces.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote, multicultural, and mission-driven environment.
• Ability to provide a commitment of at least 10 hours per week for the role.

Why Join Grievia

• Contribute to a global movement reshaping conversations around grief and connection.
• Gain leadership experience in human resources, organizational development, and volunteer management.
• Help build ethical, people-centered HR practices within a purpose-driven nonprofit.
• Collaborate with an international, multidisciplinary team committed to meaningful social impact.
• Work flexibly and remotely within a supportive and values-driven environment.
• Receive a letter of recommendation upon successful completion of your volunteer engagement.