Talent Management Division Chief
Washington D.C.
The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.
About this position
We are looking for an innovative and influential Human Resources senior leader to spearhead the Talent Management Division, within the Human Resources Department (HRD) of the IDB.
The successful candidate will have extensive experience in developing the vision, executing, and oversight of core HR programs: talent acquisition, talent management, workforce and succession planning, and mobility. The Talent Management Chief is a seasoned expert who leverages deep knowledge and experience to drive the organizational talent strategy, establishing an inclusive workplace environment and ensuring strong alignment between organizational and talent needs. The successful candidate will provide though leadership to the talent solutions, talent acquisition, special talent programs groups and will act as a trusted advisor to the Human Resources General Manager on providing effective strategic talent management solutions for the IDB Group.
The Human Resources Department is responsible for the administration and development of the human capital of the IDB Group. The main functions of the department include managing the entire employee lifecycle, overseeing the implementation of the People Strategy, and implementing programs and methodologies in direct support of the IDBโs mission. HRD is also dedicated to deliver human centered experiences and strategically partnering with professionals who are passionate about improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Working with us, you will be surrounded by a diverse group of people who have years of experience in all types of development fields, including transportation, health, gender and diversity, communications, and much more.
What youโll do:
Lead the conceptualization, implementation, and continuous improvement of HR programs and management tools through deep understanding of IDB Group talent needs. Lead the development of policies and guidelines related to talent management programs with inputs from the HR Business Partners team and Centers of Expertise and takes a comprehensive and strategic approach to communicate and enact change with the different stakeholders. Establish partnerships with IDB Group leadership and acts as a trusted advisor, providing expertise and strategic vision in discussing their talent management needs. Design, build, and deploy a workforce planning structure, using data analytics to support the senior leaders and managers in their decisions and how to best build their teams. Oversees the annual talent management exercises, including talent review meetings, workforce call, and promotion process. Ensure collaboration and partnership with the Leadership and Employee Development Division to facilitate knowledge transfer and identify opportunities to streamline talent processes without compromising alignment to regional/local needs. Establish key metrics and statistics and monitor progress toward objectives. Integrate hard and anecdotal data to analyze the impact and results of HR initiatives, leveraging insights to lead continuous improvement. Provide thought leadership and direction to the Division. Monitors the quality of outputs, achievement of long-term goals, and annual objectives for the Division. Mentor and assess the Division's staff, providing goals and expectations, feedback, and technical guidance to optimize performance and enhance service delivery quality.What you'll need
Education Requirement: Master's degree or equivalent advanced degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
Relevant Experience Requirements: At least 15 years of relevant experience in HR-related field, HR transformation, or managing organization-wide HR initiatives, from conceptual development to delivery of results.
Proven track record in strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to quickly establish and maintain trust and credibility with all stakeholders. Strong business acumen and clear understanding of market trends, competition, and culture. Ability to have a โbig pictureโ perspective and able to design, implement, and manage complex processes from a strategic and operational perspective, leveraging data and analytics for decision making.Language Requirements: Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English. Working knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese, or French is a plus.
Key skills
Mentor and develop: Develops talent through assignments, programs, and hands-on coaching. Promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: Builds diverse teams, and ensures equity, equal access, and inclusion in decision-making. Build Lean and Versatile teams: Creates teams that are nimble, cost-efficient, and can adapt quickly and expertly to new challenges and opportunities. Lead change and Transformation: Champions projects and initiatives that lead to significant change and innovation. Create Partnerships: Increases impact and scalability through strategic internal and external partnerships.Requirements
Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents. Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.Type of contract and duration
International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.What we offer
The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employeeโs life. These benefits include:
A competitive compensation package, including an annual base salary expressed on a net- of-tax basis Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender- neutral parental leave Health Insurance: IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program which covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs. Pension plan: defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and support employees in planning for their future. We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family, when it applies Hybrid and flexible work schedules Health and wellbeing: Access to our Health Services Center which provides preventive care and health education for employees. Development support: We offer tools to boost your professional profile such as mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training and learning opportunities, language classes, mobility options, among others. Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, and others.Our culture
At the IDB Group we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work, willing to try new approaches without fear, and where they are accountable and rewarded for their actions.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) are at the center of our organization. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+ people, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at diversity@iadb.org to request reasonable accommodation to complete this application.
Our Human Resources Team reviews carefully every application.
About the IDB Group
The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
About IDB
The Inter-American Development Bank is devoted to improving lives. Established in 1959, the IDB is a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The IDB also conducts cutting-edge research and provides policy advice, technical assistance and training to public and private sector clients throughout the region.
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Additional Information External Opening Date: Aug 10, 2023 External Closing Date: Sep 1, 2023 External Contact Email: hrsc@iadb.org External Contact Name: HR Service Center Job Field: Business Leader