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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 Human Resources Senior Associate who will work closely with the Talent Acquisition team and HR Business Partners to execute life-cycle recruitment efforts across multiple sectors and roles. In this role, you will execute the talent acquisition process for IDB Invest.

IDB Invest is the private sector arm of the IDB Group and an international financial institution committed to addressing the development needs of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). IDB Invest mission is to support sustainable enterprises and projects that deliver financial results while maximizing social and environmental impact in the region.

You will be joining the Talent Acquisition team, a fast-paced team within the Talent Management Division of the Human Resources Department. Working with us, you will be surrounded by a group of hard-working people whose purpose and drive is to attract, source and recruit diverse and highly qualified candidates for IDB Invest. You will report to the head of Talent Acquisition.

What you’ll do

• Play a crucial role in the global talent attraction and acquisition processes by identifying and engaging with active and passive candidates for the IDB Invest’s niche hiring needs.

• Foster strong relationships with internal clients while maintaining a high level of customer service and professionalism to ensure a smooth and efficient recruiting experience.

• Drive the end-to-end hiring process by working with the business to draft the Terms of Reference, collaborating with the sourcing team to build a qualified talent pool, executing assessments and interviews, negotiating offers and coordinating with the Onboarding team for a seamless entry into IDB Invest.

• Provide an excellent candidate experience and promote the IDB Invest employment brand throughout the recruitment process; present candidates with IDB Invest value proposition, including preparation of salary analysis and benefits.

• Leverage data to drive continuous improvement and innovation to the process including tools, methodologies and procedures.

• Actively work towards building a diverse and qualified team to support IDB Invest by ensuring the integrity and impartiality of the selection process.

• Serve as brand ambassador at various events, representing the IDB Group internally and externally with the goal of networking and building rapport with potential candidates.

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 3 years of relevant professional experience ideally in the financial services industry, banking or investment related functions in Latin America and/or the Caribbean. 

• Experience recruiting for a high-volume organization, agency or executive search with an excellent understanding of full cycle recruitment processes.

• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (such as SuccessFactors) and conducting candidate interviews is advantageous.

• Excellent communication skills and a track record of being a collaborative team player.

• Languages: Proficiency in English and Spanish. Proficiency in Portuguese and/or French is a plus.

Requirements

• Citizenship: Must be eligible to work in job location(s) without the need for sponsorship. 

• 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.

• Locations: Any location in Latin American or the Caribbean where the IDB Group has an office.

Type of contract and duration

National 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 employee’s 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 that 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.

-Hybrid and flexible work schedules.

-Health and well-being: Access to our Health Services Center that 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.

Our culture

At the IDB, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions.

In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at accommodations@iadb.org.

Our Human Resources Team carefully reviews every application.