HR Specialist, Recruitment

HR Specialist, Recruitment

Job #:
req20052

Organization:
World Bank

Sector:
Human Resources

Grade:
GF

Term Duration:
4 years 0 months

Recruitment Type:
International Recruitment

Location:
Washington, DC,United States

Required Language(s):
English

Preferred Language(s):

Closing Date:
11/30/2022 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 130 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org

In positioning the WBG as an employer of choice and leader within the development community and to better respond to the diversified needs of the organization's shareholders and staff, HRD transformed its delivery model into the following pillars:
• Client Services Department that incorporates an end-to-end staffing model and supports the implementation of HR plans and processes. • Employment Policy, Compensation and Systems Department that provides an integrated approach to managing employment policy and staff rules, driving compensation and benefit programs, and supporting service solutions, systems and analytics.• Performance, Career and Learning Department that brings together the entire talent management life cycle to maximize and leverage innovative solutions and strategies for increasing the WBG's organizational and individual performance and capabilities.• HRDC7 team provides corporate program support such as the Joint IBRD-IFC Young Professionals and IBRD Youth Programs, the World Bank Group's Donor Funded and Global Secondment Programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Recruiter will report to the HRDC7 Talent Attraction Manager and will have the following duties and responsibilities:
• Proactively manage, in collaboration with the Global HRBPs, RST and Talent Attraction Manager, the recruitment for ECA and MNA regions, MIGA and ICSID utilizing digital and strategic techniques for sourcing and screening on a global basis with a focus on meeting client recruitment needs for diverse candidates.• Provide clients with advice on and utilize a wide range of sourcing strategies, including internal referrals, external search firms, alumni networks, social media, outreach events, on-line campaigns, and existing applicant pools. • Lead the annual batch rotation and recruitment programs for operational GIs, as well as Country Managers, Operations Managers and Res Reps.• Proactively follow up with prospective candidates to generate interest in potential career opportunities and accurately maintain their profiles.• Develop a pool of candidates in advance of staffing needs as specified by hiring units.• Monitor searches conducted by external search firms upon request. Knowledge of procurement process is key for advising clients who are looking to source candidates through external search firms • Proactively contribute to the Recruiters' Communities of Practice (COP) and other recruitment related working groups.

Selection Criteria
• Master's degree with at least 5 years of working experience in HR and/or experience in the areas of sourcing and recruitment.• Strong understanding of relevant core HR areas (i.e. recruitment, succession planning, workforce planning etc.)• Excellent teamwork and collaborative skills across boundaries, and ability to develop and maintain working relationships with managers and staff at all levels.• Ability to see the big picture, think strategically, and deliver pragmatic and structured solutions to client/business needs.• Track record of high level of integrity, tact and discretion when managing sensitive and confidential information.• Superb planning, coordination and organizational skills, and strong presentation skills.• Result-driven with a positive attitude and a high degree of initiative and responsiveness.• Ability to multitask, meet tight deadlines, and attend to details while staying focused on key priorities.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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