PATH is an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. We accelerate innovation across five platforms-vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations-that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passio HR Business Lead, Human Resources About the role The HR Business Lead works directly with the Chief People Officer on strategic, board-level, and governance work, while also owning the administrative and reporting backbone of the office. This is a high-visibility role combining executive support, strategic communications, HR reporting, and hands-on project coordination. The person will use AI tools to automate routine work wherever possible, freeing time for higher-value strategic contributions. Responsibilities Own the Chief People Officer’s (CPO) calendar and travel, including expense submission, using scheduling tools to reduce manual work. Handle approvals on behalf of the CPO, including timesheets, Workday, and Business World approvals, and act as point of contact for signing authority matters. Research and turn verbal direction or short briefs into board-ready decks, memos, and analyses, using AI to draft and then refining for final quality. Coordinate board and governance materials, pulling input from HR, Legal, and any relevant stakeholders, tracking versions, and meeting deadlines , etc. Own HR Leadership Team meetings: scheduling, agendas, minutes, and tracking action items between meetings. Provide insights from the recurring HR metrics report for HR Leadership Team, covering headcount, turnover, time to fill, engagement, and compensation ratios. Build ad hoc reports where relevant. Maintain a live dashboard tracking major HR initiatives/priorities, including status and where CPO decisions are needed, so status does not have to be reconstructed in meetings. Build and own HR rhythm of business tracker. Run the CPO’s decision and delegation tracking system: capture decisions taken and actions delegated, each with a clear owner, deadline and expected outcome; drive disciplined follow-up, flag slippage early and escalate risks so that commitments are delivered on time and in full. Own HR communications, including full ownership of the HR newsletter. Content is coordinated with HR Directors and teams, but the final product, editing, and sending is owned by this role. Design and run quarterly HR Leadership Team retreats, including content, logistics, facilitation support, and follow-up tracking. Maintain a searchable archive of decisions, templates, and past work. What we are looking for A minimum of 5 years of experience in HR, consulting, executive support, or corporate strategy. Experience supporting senior executives directly preferrable. Strong English language fluency required. Working knowledge of Workday, Business World, and standard HR metrics. Strong written communication, able to produce executive-level material with minimal editing. Comfort with ambiguity and shifting priorities. Proven ability to be highly resourceful and reliable. Practical experience using AI tools to save time on repetitive work. Discretion and sound judgment with confidential information. Must have legal authorization to work in one of the country locations noted. Don't Keep Share!: WhatsApp Tweet