Description
Background:
Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action โ helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within,
Purpose / Project Description:
To meet the ongoing talent acquisition needs in the agency, Mercy Corps is leveraging recruiting support to fill positions when recruiting volumes surge or urgent country responses require additional resourcing.
Consultant Objectives/Activities:
Develop Strategy
Identify timeline and a sourcing strategy. Utilize ATS to manage recruitment from requisition to hire, ensuring compliance with MC practices.Source Candidates
Identify qualified applicants for assigned positions. Source for applications through resume banks, social networking sites, associations, competitor organizations and other groups.Screen and interview
Coordinate a collaborative yet efficient interview process Conduct initial phone interviews and provide notes to hiring managers Work with hiring managers to determine which candidate to invite for further interviews. Guide post interview discussions, when appropriate, and help identify and execute next steps.Offer
Negotiate offers or guide other persons making the offer Notify unsuccessful candidate as appropriate Partner with executives and senior leaders to build talent poolConsultant Deliverables:
The Consultant will:
Update recruitment activities accomplished in the portfolio on a regular basis For each assigned recruitment: Provide list of candidates interviewed Provide notes and capture in jobvite, along with recommendationsTimeframe / Schedule:
Depending on recruiting volumes, it is anticipated that the Talent Acquisition Consultant would work the equivalent of 1-4 days per week for 6 months.The Consultant will report to:
Director, Global Talent AcquisitionThe Consultant will work closely with:
Global TA team, Hiring ManagersRequired Experience & Skills:
Bachelorโs degree or equivalent in human resources, business administration, social science or relevant field5+ years of experience with recruitment and talent acquisition related activities Experience with successful sourcing strategies for globally representative and diverse candidates. Demonstrated experience working in a high-volume and complex recruitment environment Proficiency in MS Office, internet searching, and applicant tracking systems and use of social media for sourcing talent - JobVite experience a plus! Experience or interest in broader HR business partner activities as the role may include these aspects in the future Demonstrated interest in staffing and talent planning in international relief and development environments Ability to communicate, influence and problem solve effectively across diverse cultures and geographical distances with sensitivityDiversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the worldโs most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.
We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.
Safeguarding & Ethics
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our stakeholders and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.