Human Resources Principal Specialist
Labor Relations Group Head (PSU/HRD)
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
The Human Resources Department (HRD) 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.
HRD is seeking to fill a Human Resources Principal Specialist position to lead the Labor Relations team in the Policy and Strategy Support Unit (HRD/PSU). You will report directly to the PSU Unit Chief, who reports to the HRD General Manager.
PSU provides technical and functional advice to HRD and Senior Management on issues related to Human Resources internal strategies, programs, and initiatives. The Unit drives efficiencies by managing transversal topics while focusing on the employee value proposition. This goes about aligning our communications, employee experience, policies, and how we support our employees and management with labor relations matters and during crisis events.
The Labor Relations team prevents and resolves work-related issues and grievances, provides advice to the IDB Group on employment-related actions and conducts initiatives to promote institutional labor relations.
What youโll do:
What you'll need
Education: Masterโs degree (or equivalent) in Human Resources, Law, Business Administration, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role. Experience: Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, including formal training or experience in labor/employee relations. Knowledge of the IDB Group's regulations and conflict resolution system is desirable, in addition to: Experience working/partnering with senior level management and building strong, collaborative relationships across human resources and with client Departments and stakeholders. Ability to influence across non-direct reporting teams. Analytical and strategic mindset with ability to simplify complex information and data quickly. Strong written communication skills. Attention to detail and strong strategic execution. Experience in drafting documents and presentations for consideration to Senior Management Committees and Board of Executive Directors is required. Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish; additional knowledge of Portuguese and/or French is a plus.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
Type of contract: International Length of contract: Three (3) years Starting date: ASAP Location: Washington, DCWhat 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. 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