Talent Acquisition Team Leader
Washington DC.
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 forward-looking, exceptional leader who can drive the talent acquisition strategy for the IDB Group including, but not limited to, overseeing the end-to-end recruitment of staff, consultants, executives, young professionals, interns, and specialized roles. As the leader of the Talent Acquisition team, you will spearhead the end-to-end Talent Acquisition process, from marketing and outreach to hiring and on-boarding. The successful candidate will lead a team of recruiters and consultants and build the team further to ensure delivery of high-quality service.
You will work in Talent Management Division, part of the Human Resources Department (HRD). 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:
Design and lead recruitment strategies to ensure attraction of superior quality talent at every level. Lead the IDB Group employer branding in the market and ensure the IDB Groupโs prominence as an employer of choice. Lead the organizational transformation of Talent Acquisition within the IDB Group. Facilitate strategic conversations with the senior management team to determine the effectiveness of recruitment efforts and areas of improvement. Create and collaborate on plans and projects related to the People Strategy. Develop appropriate KPIs and use data to drive continuous improvement, providing a high-quality service for both internal clients and candidates. Provide thought leadership to the Talent Acquisition team. Monitor the quality of outputs, achievement of goals, and annual objectives for the team. Develop and execute plans to reach the institutionโs Diversity, Equity and Inclusion goals.What you'll need
Education: Master's degree or equivalent advanced degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role. Experience: Minimum of 10 years of relevant and progressive professional experience in talent acquisition. Of these, 5-7 years of experience in leading talent acquisition teams in a multinational environment, and leading major transformation in her/his team/area. Strong leadership skills, proven ability to build and motivate hard working teams. Technology savvy and data driven with innovative mindset. Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to quickly establish and maintain trust and credibility with all stakeholders, as well as navigate complex scenarios. A track record of being a collaborative team player who can work across the organization to support the goals of the business. Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is a plus.Key skills
Mentor and develop Promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging 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:
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 28, 2023 External Closing Date: Sep 18, 2023 External Contact Email: hrsc@iadb.org External Contact Name: HR Service Center Job Field: Human Resources