HR Specialist, Recruitment

Job #:
req38344

Organization:
World Bank

Sector:
Human Resources

Grade:
GF

Term Duration:
Open-Ended Staff (OPEN-OP)

Recruitment Type:
International Recruitment

Location:
Washington, DC,United States

Required Language(s):
English

Preferred Language(s):

Closing Date:
9/23/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

BACKGROUND AND UNIT SUMMARY

Attracting and recruiting the right talent, in the right place and at the right time, is critical to the World Bank Group's mission. The Global Talent Acquisition team leads recruitment excellence, partnering closely with HR Teams and Hiring Managers to secure top-tier, diverse talent. The successful candidate will design and implement innovative sourcing strategies, manage the end-to-end hiring process, and develop strong talent pipelines for professional-level roles, ensuring the organization has the expertise and capabilities it needs to succeed.

The role will report to the HR Manager, Executive Recruitment (HRDER) and will have the following duties and responsibilities:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Proactively manage recruitment for assigned client group, collaborating with other Recruiters, HRBPs, Recruitment Service Teams, and Hiring Managers.
• Develop and implement strategic global sourcing and screening techniques to meet client needs for skilled and diverse candidates.
• Provide recruitment advice to clients and apply a variety of sourcing strategies, including internal referrals, alumni networks, social media, outreach events, online campaigns, and existing applicant pools.
• Effectively utilize recruitment systems and LinkedIn Recruiter to track candidates, document decisions, and maintain accurate data, while providing data-informed recruitment advice, including recruitment trends and talent market insights to continuously improve recruitment outcomes.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of candidates in advance of staffing needs, leveraging talent mapping and research using search techniques and Talent Insights.
• Actively contribute to other recruitment-related working groups, sharing best practices and knowledge.
• Conduct compensation evaluation and candidate offer negotiations by applying market awareness, analytical reasoning, and clear communication skills.

Selection Criteria
• Master's degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant international recruitment experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple recruitment assignments and delivering results in complex, fast-paced environments.

Core Skills & Competencies
• Client Orientation & Collaboration

o Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills, demonstrating integrity, tact, and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.

o Strategic, client-focused mindset with the ability to understand business needs and deliver pragmatic, structured recruitment solutions.
• Analytical Thinking & Judgment

o Ability to gather, analyze, and translate data into actionable insights, recruitment strategies, and workforce plans that support organizational objectives.

o Sound judgment in assessment, selection, and compensation-related decisions, informed by market data and institutional policies.
• Sourcing & Market Expertise

o Proven ability to identify, source, and headhunt talent for specialized or hard-to-fill roles with in-depth understanding of global talent pools and labor market trends.
• Digital & Systems Proficiency

o Strong proficiency in LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS/CRM platforms, with the ability to leverage systems and talent insights to support effective sourcing and candidate relationship management.
• Results Focus & Agility

o Proactive, agile, and results-oriented approach, with strong prioritization, multitasking, and collaboration skills, thriving in fast-paced and dynamic environments.

Note: This internal requisition is open to WBG and IMF staffonly (including short-term and extended term consultants/ temporaries).External candidates are requested not to apply. In case an external candidateapplies, their application will not be considered.

As the World Bank Group continues to evolve, we value candidates who:

• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, disciplines, cultures, and institutional boundaries.
• Responsibly leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance productivity, learning, and decision-making.
• Bring experience working in fragile, conflict-affected, and violent (FCV) contexts and are encouraged to highlight relevant experience in their application materials, where applicable.