Position summary:
The Rainforest Alliance is looking for an experienced Manager, Change Management (People Change Manager) with a global scope and international experience to join the HR team.
As our organization continues to evolve, the ability to adapt to change is essential to maintaining our impact and effectiveness. This candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving organizational change, ensuring that our people are supported and engaged through transformations in ways of working, structure and culture.
Reporting to the Director People Strategy and Culture, the Change Manager will focus on the people side of change, working collaboratively with leaders and teams across the organization to foster a smooth transition while aligning changes with our mission and strategic goals.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is passionate about creating positive change at an organization that matters. The successful candidate will use change management strategies to enhance employee engagement and (organizational) performance. We need someone who not only comes up with impactful ideas but can also implement them!
The HR team at Rainforest Alliance you will be part of a team that consists of HR professionals, who are passionate for RA's mission and dedicated to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues.
Responsibilities:
Develop change management strategies for major organizational initiatives, including (culture) transformation and process improvements;
Conduct impact assessments to understand the scope and scale of change;
Develop and implement a communication and stakeholder management plan to keep employees and other critical groups informed about upcoming changes and their benefits;
Collaborate with HR and leadership teams to integrate change management activities into overall project plans;
Liaise with key stakeholders, including senior management, to ensure alignment and support for change initiatives;
Establish data-drive change approach and gather feedback from stakeholders and adapt where needed;
Build a framework for continuous learning and improvement of change management practices within the HR team;
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Master or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Organizational Development or a related field.
Demonstrated ability (5 years) in change management, organizational development, or HR roles;
Change management certifications is advantageous;
Excellent project management skills and employee/customer centricity in approach;
Ability to manage multiples priorities and navigate ambiguity;
Ability to influence and build solid relationships across all levels of the organization;
Several years of experience in working in an international environment;
Strong interpersonal skills and analytical skills to assess change impacts and organizational readiness;
High level of integrity and professionalism;
Must be pro-active, creative, self-driven and able to work collaboratively;
Be hands-on whenever there is a need to drive project results;
Fluency in English (and other languages are a plus);
Ability to travel.