About Seed
Seed Global Health (Seed) envisions a world in which a robust health workforce strengthens every country to best meet the health needs of its population. We partner and invest deeply in the health workforce and health systems in Malawi, Sierra Leone, Uganda, and Zambia. We educate and train health workers across a variety of cadres and specialties, strengthen the quality of care in our partner health facilities, and improve the national and global policy environments to support health workers.
Our approach is context-driven and country-led. We partner deeply with students, faculty, clinical providers, health institutions, and national and global policymakers across three core, interrelated pillars of education, practice & policy to drive results and impact.
For more information, please visit www.seedglobalhealth.org.
Our vision is a just, equitable, and healthy world.
Our mission is to expand access to quality care and improve health outcomes for all.
Our living values:
Integrity & Accountability (Doing the right thing and doing it right)
- At Seed, we prioritize integrity and accountability in all actions. Integrity involves making ethical choices based on respect and a commitment to continuous learning. Accountability ensures these choices are implemented justly. We foster trust and mutual respect through meaningful dialogue and advocacy.
Authenticity & Open Communication (Open Minds, Open Doors)
- At Seed, we value diverse voices and perspectives. We communicate with humility and honesty, navigating differences to find common ground. Authenticity allows us to show our true selves in a safe environment, fostering innovation and progress through open communication.
Humanity & Respect (Putting people at the heart of everything we do)
- At Seed, we adopt a human-centered approach, prioritizing the well-being and development of every individual and family. We lead with care and compassion, constantly asking, “What would this mean for the people we work with?” This people-centered mindset is central to our mission.
Position Summary
This position will be responsible for strategic multiple people functions and partnership with the global people and culture team to ensure the strategies and initiatives are met. You will oversee the US and Global team talent management strategies and oversee functions of recruitment, compliance, benefits, compensation, and employee relations activities etc.
The role ensures operational plans are aligned with Seed business objectives and contributes to functional strategy development. You will be engaged to support a culture that fosters the performance and well-being of our staff members and serve as a trusted advisor to line managers. The incumbent work closely with the Global People and Culture Director in implementing Global strategic priorities in the US and global.
As the People and Culture Generalist primarily covering the US and supporting global teams, the ideal candidate will bring strategic global compensation and benefits experience, hands-on operational people management expertise, exceptional project management skills and a passion for fostering a positive work environment. Reporting to the Global Director of People & Culture, the People and Culture Generalist will work proactively with cross-functional teams in all our operational countries, USA, Malawi, Uganda, Sierra Leone, Zambia and our Global teams. Your experience working with global teams will enable you to fully engage with our growing global teams in this role.
This position reports to the Global Director of People and Culture and will be based in Boston, MA.
Application window: 2-17 April 2026
Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Engagement:
- As part of the Global People and Culture team, contribute to strategic P&C strategy of Seed.
- Be a strategic partner to the US managers and staff to ensure strategic people and culture goals, policies and programs are aligned US staff needs and Seed business initiatives.
- Lead and support cross-country projects aimed at improving the employee lifecycle experience.
Recruitment and Talent Acquisition:
- Support the talent acquisition strategy for staff and educators across all countries including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and job offers working together with other People and Culture Generalists.
- Ensure job descriptions are up to date and compliant with all local, state, and federal regulations
- Manage orientation for all staff and educators with the support of the leadership team and working closely with the Global Director.
- Coordinate with People and Culture team and global leadership to ensure the sourcing of diverse talent aligned with Seed needs.
- Assist with onboarding and orientation of staff and educators into HR systems and the organization’s culture and values.
- Manage Seed in improving the current ATS systems. Research and upgrade our current ATS system to support the growing organization.
- Support organization- wide change initiatives and transformations through strategic involvement
Employee Relations:
- Support the Global Director of People & Culture by acting as a point of contact for employees in the US and educators on people-related issues and provide guidance on organizational policies, procedures, and benefits.
- In partnership with the Global Director of People & Culture, mediate employee relations issues, fostering positive and effective working relationships with specific US oversight.
- Ensure that the organization’s values, culture, and ethical standards are upheld across all teams.
- In partnership with the Global Director of People & Culture, support initiatives to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction across multiple locations.
- Promote work-life balance programs and mental health support for global team.
- Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
Performance Management:
- Assist in the performance management process and help managers set clear performance expectations for staff and educators.
- Support employee development initiatives, including career planning and goal setting.
- Help managers address performance issues and support the implementation of performance improvement plans (PIPs).
Compensation and Benefits:
- Assist in the development and administration of competitive compensation and benefits packages in accordance with Seed polices and best practices.
- Support salary benchmarking and annual compensation reviews.
- Understanding of payroll management in a multistate employer setting (registrations and taxes);
- Provide guidance to staff and educators regarding US benefit programs, US payroll, and other US HR policies.
- Support staff in all leave policy administration including but not limited to PFML.
Learning and Development:
- Identify training and development needs and coordinate learning opportunities to support staff development.
- Facilitate the creation of training materials or partner with external providers to deliver skill development programs.
- Assist in the development of leadership programs to foster internal talent.
Global Compliance and Policy Management:
- Ensure compliance with US local labor laws, and US HR regulations, including employee contracts, tax implications, OSHA, state unemployment reports and health and safety standards.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local, regional, and international HR best practices and policies.
- Collaborate with legal and finance teams to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations in all regions where the organization operates.
- Ensures compliance with state, local, and federal guidelines and policies to protect the business and its employees.
HR Data Management and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases for all employees.
- Analyze HR data to identify trends and assist in decision-making related to workforce planning, retention, and engagement.
- Prepare reports on HR metrics such as turnover rates, employee satisfaction, and diversity and provide analysis for HR program delivery and continuous improvement of the services, prepare regular monthly, quarterly, and annual global HR reports as requested
- Contribute to global HRIS system optimization and data integrity efforts
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 5 to 8 years of prior Human Resources Generalist experience, 3+ years of Human Resources Business partner experience
- 3+ years of recruitment experience.
- Experience working at a global organization
- Knowledge of administrative tasks and responsibilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven experience in cross-cultural setting
- Advanced computer skills, including data entry, data processing, communication tools and payroll and human resources software
- Problem-solving skills and resourceful thinking
- Strong empathy and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
- Attention to detail and analytically driven
Working Conditions
- Position Will be based in Boston, MA
- Flexible work schedule between the hours of 7am and 7pm EST.
- Hybrid work schedule. Required to be in the office at least one day a week.
- Will be based in an office environment
- Will be required to sit/stand for up to eight hours or more per day
Why join us
- We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including universal health, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, professional development support, floating holidays, and even a day off for your birthday.
- You’ll also have the opportunity to do meaningful work in a supportive culture surrounded by great people.
- We aim to attract, motivate, and retain high-performing people who are as committed to their growth as they are to our mission.
- We aim to be a leader in equitable compensation and benefits practices among INGOs in the countries we serve.
- Our benefits ensure equitable access to healthcare for all full-time staff and their immediate families.
- We are committed to fostering an environment where staff can grow and thrive through meaningful work, supportive leadership, and clear, sustainable expectations.
Compensation
At Seed, our compensation and benefits framework follows a global methodology while adapting to country-specific contexts, ensuring equity across roles and locations.
The annual base salary range for this position is USD 90,600 - 104,900. This compensation is subject to statutory taxes.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Seed Global Health is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type, including without limitation on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
