Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Pathfinder Overview:
Pathfinder International is driven by the conviction that all people, regardless of where they live, have the right to decide whether and when to have children, to exist free from fear and stigma, and to lead the lives they choose. Since 1957, we have partnered with local governments, communities, and health systems in developing countries to remove barriers to critical sexual and reproductive health services. Together, we expand access to contraception, promote healthy pregnancies, save women’s lives, and stop the spread of new HIV infections, wherever the need is most urgent. Our work ensures millions of women, men, and young people are able to choose their own paths forward.

Position: Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition
Reports: Senior Director of Human Resources
Location: Preferably Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cote D’Ivoire, DRC, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Jordan, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Niger, Pakistan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda or the US.

Summary of Role:
The Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition is responsible for promoting an enabling environment that proactively attracts, hires, and retains qualified candidates for the organization. The talent acquisition manager works closely with the Senior director of HR to develop a comprehensive strategy and processes to actively attract qualified candidates and enhance PF’s competitive advantage in the global marketplace. This includes partnering with PF leaders to understand organizational talent needs and build pipelines of diverse talent.
In conjunction with HR professionals in PF’s country offices, this role will be responsible for supporting the understanding and translating of employment law as it pertains to recruiting and hiring staff and compliant recruitment procedures globally.
The senior manager will lead talent acquisition initiatives that embed the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, (DEI), recruitment processes to ensure compliance and efficiency, and draft competitive employment offers for senior-level roles, including Country Directors.
This position will also be responsible for developing and implementing a recruitment outreach strategy, including development and management of internships, and building relationships with diversity networks, community groups, scholarship foundations, and other targeted organizations.
This role will also play a key role in process and systems improvement, identifying opportunities, developing recommendations, and implementing solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Ensure customization and standardization of best recruitment practices across Pathfinder and implement continued improvement efforts, including the development and implementation of enhanced tools and processes
2. Manage and oversee all Pathfinder specialized recruitment programs including interns.
3. Develop and deliver training to staff on recruitment and interviewing best practices through a DEI lens, working closely with hiring managers to train and ensure all hiring practices are compliant with all applicable employment laws and best practices.
4. Provide coaching, mentoring, and facilitation of professional growth opportunities for others conducting recruiting activities throughout the organization.
5. Identify and train on recruitment trends, including building the capacity of recruitment staff and other staff involved in the recruitment process globally.
6. Work closely with others across the organization to implement best practice training in how to attract and hire candidates from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
7. Represent Pathfinder at job fairs, information sessions and informational interviews.
8. Develop and maintain standards for recruitment advertisements, marketing, and branding
9. Recruit candidates for senior level positions, serving as subject matter expert; source passive candidates and develop strategies for effective proposal recruitment and for roles that are new or difficult to hire.
10. Ensure job descriptions meet Pathfinder standards.
11. Oversee the creation and management of job requisitions in applicant tracking system; perform full talent acquisition lifecycle to fill positions
12. Participate in strategy sessions and apply knowledge gained to all aspects of the recruitment efforts for staffing needs
13. Collaborate with the broader HR team and hiring managers to determine equitable salary recommendations; facilitate salary negotiations, serving as recruitment expert and point of contact for best practices
14. Build and maintain strategic relationships globally with university career centers, diversity networks, community groups, scholarship foundations, private sector entities and other targeted organizations to source pools of diverse and highly qualified intern and permanent employee candidates.
15. Maintain and expand technical knowledge in human resources and recruitment disciplines, in addition to international development by attending workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies

Required Education and Work Experience:
1. A Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field is required.
2. Eight or more years of progressive leadership and management experience in a global for-profit or nonprofit, including at least two years in a management position
3. Significant, successful experience leading talent acquisition projects and policies within a multicultural workforce.

Preferred Competence and Work Experience:
1. Master’s degree in human resources, business, or related field
2. Demonstrated recruitment management or relevant recruitment experience in the INGO sector required, including recruiting for international development projects and/or proposals required.
3. Experience with DEI initiatives related to recruitment, such as implementing equitable hiring practices and developing strategies for building diverse talent pipelines
4. Experience guiding and counseling hiring managers through job construct, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and job offer processes.
5. Experience living or working in countries outside of the United States is a plus.
6. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing, and to lead presentations, training courses and effective meetings.
7. Ability to work both independently with little guidance and as part of a team when collaboration is required.
8. Demonstrated leadership of thought and process, versatility, and flexibility in approach to work and partnerships, and integrity in work.
9. Fluency in a language other than English is highly desirable.
10. Software Applications: Advanced knowledge of HRIS and other HR-specific software applications. Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) required

Other Information:
Technology to be Used:
1. Uses cellular and office phone, laptop, or desktop computer.

Travel Requirements:
International/regional travel required one time per quarter for 2 weeks 2-3 countries during each visit


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Associate Degree

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