Associate Director of Talent Acquisition, HR & Administration

Location:
District of Columbia
United States

POSITION: Associate Director of TalentAcquisition
DIVISION/DEPT: HumanResources
REPORTS TO: ChiefPeople Officer
LOCATION: WashingtonDC
FLSA STATUS: Exempt- Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

The AssociateDirector of Talent Acquisition provides strategic and operational leadershipfor Project HOPE's global recruitment function. This role is responsible fordesigning, implementing, and continuously improving a scalable, equitable, andmission-aligned talent acquisition strategy that supports organizationalgrowth, emergency response readiness, and long-term workforce planning.
The AssociateDirector partners closely with senior leadership, hiring managers, HRcolleagues, and external partners to deliver high-quality recruitment outcomesacross U.S. and international roles, while ensuring compliance, processconsistency, and an excellent candidate experience.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
TalentAcquisition Strategy & Leadership
Develop and lead a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with Project HOPE's organizational priorities, workforce plans, and global operating model
Serve as a strategic advisor to hiring managers on recruitment priorities, labor market trends, and talent risks
Drive and continuously refine recruitment frameworks, processes, and tools to enhance efficiency, scalability, and candidate experience across global operations
OperationalOversight
Direct and oversee end-to-end recruitment processes for exempt, non-exempt, leadership, and hard-to-fill roles across domestic and international operations in partnership with the Regional HR Officers and Associate Director International HR
Ensure consistent application of recruiting procedures, service-level agreements, and hiring governance globally
Monitor recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, quality of hire, candidate experience) and use data to drive continuous improvement
TeamManagement & Capability Building
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing talent acquisition team, including internal recruiters and temporary or external recruiting partners
Establish clear roles, expectations, and performance standards for the recruitment function
Build workforce capacity to respond quickly to surge and emergency hiring needs
StakeholderPartnership
Partner closely with hiring managers to clarify role requirements, interview design, selection criteria, and hiring timelines
Collaborate with CPO to ensure alignment on job leveling, salary ranges, and employment compliance
Manage relationships with external recruiting firms, search partners, and contingency staffing providers
Compliance& Risk Management
Ensure recruitment processes comply with applicable employment laws, donor requirements, internal policies, and audit standards
Oversee documentation, recordkeeping, and system integrity related to recruitment activities
Partner with Legal and HR leadership on sensitive, complex, or high-risk hiring matters
Systems& Process Improvement
Oversee the effective use and continuous improvement of applicant tracking systems and recruitment tools
Identify and implement process enhancements to improve efficiency, transparency, and candidate experience
Contribute to broader HR transformation initiatives as needed

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including management responsibility
Demonstrated experience recruiting for complex, mission-driven, or global organizations
Strong knowledge of U.S. employment practices and exposure to international recruitment environments
Proven ability to partner across the organization and influence hiring decisions
Experience in nonprofit, humanitarian, global health, or international development organizations
Experience leading recruitment in growth or change environments
Knowledgeable in working with applicant tracking systems and recruiting analytics
Strategic thinking and sound judgment
Strong leadership and people management skills
High attention to detail and operational excellence
Ability to balance urgency with compliance and quality
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and workenvironment described below are representative of those required to perform theessential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made forindividuals with disabilities.

Physical demands:
Ability to work in a typical office environment and operate standard office equipment.
Ability to communicate in verbal and written form.
Ability to travel or work in countries where working conditions are classified as "hardship." as needed

Work environment:
Typical office or hybrid work environment with minimal noise exposure.
Travel for extended periods by air and other modes of transportation. Project HOPE employees work in the global health field and may be required to travel or work in countries where working conditions are classified as "hardship".

While international travel is not a regular part of every job, programmatic needs may require it intermittently.

Due to the substantial number of inquiries, we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be considered. No phone calls please. However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise.

Thank you very much for your interest in Project HOPE and this exciting project opportunity.