Work from Anywhere Globally as a YLabs Deputy Director of People Operations: The Pay Range for this Position is $50,000–$61,818 USD annually (gross)
The YLabs has announced a new senior leadership opportunity for a Deputy Director, People Operations, inviting experienced human resources and organizational development professionals to help guide the organization’s next phase of international growth.
The full-time remote role is open to global candidates, with preference given to applicants based in Africa. The position sits within YLabs’ Operations & Finance division and focuses on building and strengthening the organization’s global people operations, HR systems, and compliance infrastructure.
YLabs says the successful candidate will help shape organizational strategy while supporting equitable, inclusive, and effective workforce systems across a globally distributed team.
Focus on Global HR Strategy and Organizational Growth
Founded at the Harvard Innovation Labs in 2014, YLabs works with young people to co-create digital products and services that improve health, economic opportunity, and climate resilience.
The organization currently operates across multiple countries with headquarters in Rwanda and the United States.
According to YLabs, the Deputy Director role will support:
- Global HR and people operations strategy
- International hiring and recruitment systems
- Compensation and pay equity frameworks
- Organizational growth and compliance
- Staff wellbeing and employee experience
- Leadership development and succession planning
The role is designed for a senior leader capable of building systems and policies that support a growing international nonprofit workforce.
Key Responsibilities of the Role
The Deputy Director will function as a department head and strategic advisor to YLabs’ senior leadership team.
Core responsibilities include:
Global People Strategy
- Developing and implementing global pay equity systems
- Designing salary bands based on regional and national benchmarks
- Modernizing internal leveling and performance management frameworks
- Strengthening organizational feedback and growth culture
Talent Acquisition and Recruitment
- Leading international recruitment strategies
- Supporting workforce planning across Africa and Asia
- Building hiring systems for employees and contractors
- Positioning YLabs as an employer of choice
Policy Development and Compliance
- Designing policies for globally distributed teams
- Supporting compliance across multiple countries
- Advising on employment models such as:
- Employer of Record arrangements
- Contractor engagement systems
- Entity registration strategies
Team Leadership and HR Operations
- Supervising and mentoring HR and operations staff
- Managing payroll, benefits, and HR systems
- Supporting employee wellbeing and engagement initiatives
- Strengthening internal business operations processes
The organization says the role combines strategic leadership with operational oversight across multiple geographies.
Qualifications and Experience Required
YLabs is seeking candidates with substantial experience in international people operations and organizational leadership.
Applicants should demonstrate:
- At least 10 years of progressive experience in HR, talent management, or people operations
- Senior leadership experience within international NGOs or global organizations
- Experience working across African and international contexts
- Knowledge of international employment compliance and multi-country workforce systems
- Expertise in compensation structures and pay equity frameworks
- Experience supervising distributed and multicultural teams
Additional desirable qualifications include:
- HR-related certifications such as:
- CIPD
- SHRM
- CHRP
- Experience supporting organizations during growth or transition periods
- Familiarity with Project Fair pay equity standards
- Academic background in HR, business, law, or related fields
The organization also emphasizes strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
Commitment to Equity and Inclusive Workplaces
YLabs says the organization is committed to building equitable and inclusive workplace systems aligned with its mission and values.
The organization strongly encourages applications from individuals across diverse backgrounds, including:
- Different cultures and nationalities
- Marginalized communities
- People with disabilities
- Diverse gender identities and sexual orientations
- Candidates from varied socioeconomic and educational backgrounds
The role also emphasizes employee wellbeing, trust-building, and culturally responsive leadership practices.
Salary, Benefits, and Remote Work Structure
The position is offered as a full-time role with an initial contract period of 12 months.
Compensation details include:
- Annual salary range: USD 50,000–61,818 gross
- Salary paid in local currency based on the staff member’s work location
- Full employee benefits package
- Fully remote work structure
YLabs says the compensation framework follows principles established by Project Fair, which promote “equal pay for work of equal value” in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals.
About YLabs
The YLabs is a global organization focused on designing technologies and youth-centered solutions that improve lives and expand opportunity.
The organization works across three major focus areas:
- Health and wellness
- Economic opportunity and livelihoods
- Climate resilience and adaptation
YLabs collaborates with young people to co-create digital products and services aimed at addressing challenges facing youth globally.
To date, the organization has implemented projects in 18 countries, combining expertise in:
- Digital product design
- Behavioral science
- Public health and epidemiology
- Climate resilience
- Youth engagement and innovation
The Deputy Director role forms part of YLabs’ broader effort to strengthen organizational systems while expanding its impact across Africa and other global regions.
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