Resource Planning & Administration Specialist/Senior Associate (HRD/HRD)
Location: 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 a dynamic, team player, and innovative Resource Planning & Administration (RPA) Specialist/Senior Associate who will oversee all human resources, budget, and administration matters in the Human Resources Department (HRD).
You will work in the HRD Front Office Team, reporting to the HRD General Manager and working in collaboration with other members of the department.
What youโll do:
Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of the Departmentโs annual administrative budget, ensuring the optimization and prioritization of financial resources. Review and authorize statements of expenses and invoices, approve P-card expenses, authorize contractual payments, and keep appropriate records in accordance with the Bankโs policies. Develop and supervise the implementation of Service-Level Agreements within the IDB Group and propose corrective actions, as needed. Together with the HR Business Partner and HR Senior Advisor, develop and supervise workforce planning initiatives for the Department based on approved budgets and headcount, responding to staffing business needs. Coordinate and supervise the recruiting, hiring, and on/off-boarding of the HRD workforce (staff, full-time consultants, and external consultants). Lead all aspects of the hiring of HR consulting firms, ensuring compliance with IDB policies, in close coordination with Corporate Procurement and other partners (e.g., Office of Ethics). Provide guidance to the HRD Management Team on all RPA topic areas (e.g., HR, budget, finance, administration, travel, learning, etc.). Supervise, coach, and mentor junior staff members on all RPA domains. Coordinate the logistics of official events and implement standard methodologies. Plan and handle office space in coordination with HRD Divisions. Identify, map, diagnose, and recommend streamlining opportunities or improvements to business processes and workflows to increase efficiency and effectiveness within the RPA function. Work under the moderate supervision of others.What you'll need
Key skills
Technical track (without supervisory responsibilities):
Learn continuously Collaborate and share knowledge Focus on clients Communicate and influence Innovate and try new thingsRequirements
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 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