We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to serve as Senior Director, Talent Development and Corporate Affairs. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role oversees the organisation's people strategy, organisational development, corporate governance, internal operations, and corporate affairs functions.
As a member of the senior leadership team, the Senior Director will partner closely with the CEO and leadership team to strengthen organisational effectiveness, build leadership and talent capabilities, foster a high-performance culture, and ensure that corporate systems, policies, and governance frameworks support Majurity's mission and growth ambitions.
The ideal candidate combines strong strategic thinking with operational excellence, is highly self-driven, and is comfortable navigating complex stakeholder environments while leading a lean but high-performing corporate function.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Senior Director will lead Majurity's Talent Development and Corporate Affairs portfolio, encompassing:
Talent strategy and organisational development
Leadership development and succession planning
Performance management and workforce effectiveness
Compensation philosophy and workforce planning
Corporate governance and policy development
HR operations and compliance oversight
Corporate administration and organisational infrastructure
Internal communications and stakeholder engagement
Strategic projects and organisational transformation initiatives
This role requires a leader who can balance long-term organisational development with practical execution, while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strategic Leadership and Organisational Development
- Partner with the CEO and leadership team to develop and execute Majurity's people and organisational strategy
- Drive organisational design, workforce planning, and capability development to support strategic priorities
- Lead initiatives that strengthen culture, employee engagement, and organisational effectiveness
- Develop succession planning and leadership development frameworks to build future organisational capacity
- Advise senior leaders on organisational challenges, change management, and talent decisions
- Talent Development and Performance Excellence
- Oversee the organisation's performance management framework and ensure alignment between individual goals and organisational outcomes
- Drive talent review, succession planning, and leadership development processes
- Champion learning and development initiatives that build organisational capabilities and leadership effectiveness
- Foster a culture of continuous feedback, accountability, and growth
- Compensation, Workforce Planning and Resource Stewardship
- Develop and maintain Majurity's compensation philosophy and reward frameworks
- Oversee annual salary review, promotion, and bonus processes
- Lead workforce planning and organisational resource allocation discussions with the CEO and Finance team
- Ensure compensation practices remain competitive, equitable, and aligned with organisational values and sustainability objectives
- Oversee HR budgeting and monitor workforce-related expenditure
- Corporate Governance and Policy Leadership
- Establish and maintain governance frameworks, policies, and decision-making processes that support organisational effectiveness
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation, regulatory requirements, and good governance practices
- Lead policy reviews and organisational risk management initiatives related to people and corporate functions
- Strengthen institutional processes to reduce reliance on ad hoc decision-making and improve consistency across the organisation
- Corporate Affairs and Organisational Operations
- Oversee corporate operations and administrative functions to ensure efficient organisational support
- Lead internal communications initiatives that strengthen alignment, transparency, and employee engagement
- Support Board and governance-related matters where required
- Drive organisational improvement projects and cross-functional initiatives
- Ensure systems, processes, and infrastructure are scalable and fit for organisational growth
- Stakeholder Management and Leadership Partnership
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and senior leadership team on people, culture, governance, and organisational matters
- Build strong partnerships across departments to align people and operational strategies with organisational priorities
- Manage sensitive and complex organisational matters with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgement
- Represent the organisation in external engagements relating to talent, organisational development, and corporate matters where appropriate
DESIRED QUALITIES AND SKILLS
We are seeking candidates with significant leadership experience in human resources, organisational development, talent management, corporate operations, or related functions.
The following attributes will help you succeed in this role:
- Strategic Leadership - Demonstrated ability to develop and execute organisation-wide people and culture strategies while balancing operational realities and long-term priorities.
- Organisational Development Expertise - Strong understanding of organisational design, talent management, leadership development, performance management, and workforce planning.
- Governance and Corporate Management - Experience establishing governance frameworks, policies, and organisational systems that support effective decision-making and accountability.
- Stakeholder Management and Influence - Exceptional ability to engage, influence, and build trust with senior leaders, employees, Board members, donors, and external stakeholders.
- Change Leadership - Ability to lead organisational transformation, manage ambiguity, and guide teams through periods of growth and change.
- Analytical and Commercial Thinking - Comfortable working with workforce analytics, budgeting, resource allocation, and strategic decision-making.
- Professionalism and Integrity - High level of discretion, maturity, and sound judgement when handling sensitive organisational matters.
- Ownership and Initiative - Highly self-driven, resourceful, and comfortable operating independently in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
