Talent Acquisition Business Partner

USA for UNHCR is looking for a dynamic and results-oriented Talent Acquisition Business Partner to execute a transformative hiring strategy that ensures equitable access to opportunity, builds talent pipelines, and enhances our organizational agility. If you're passionate about attracting top-tier talent and building high-performing teams, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact. You'll manage the end-to-end recruitment process, partner closely with hiring managers, and implement innovative strategies that enhance the candidate experience. Your expertise will help improve recruitment efficiency, meet hiring goals, and ensure alignment with the organization's broader talent strategy. If you're a strategic thinker, a proactive problem-solver, and ready to contribute to a high-performing HR team, we want to hear from you. Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job: • Manage the structured full-cycle recruitment process from job requisition to hire, ensuring an efficient and engaging experience for both candidates and hiring teams. • Optimize recruitment systems to support scalable, mission-aligned hiring. • Build and maintain diverse candidate pipelines through proactive sourcing and community partnerships. • Partner with hiring managers to shape job design, selection criteria, and hiring decisions. • Lead employer branding initiatives across platforms to elevate our visibility and values alignment. • Deliver inclusive, transparent candidate experiences that reinforce belonging and organizational integrity. • Use recruitment data to inform workforce planning and identify mobility opportunities. • Collaborate with HR and L&D to design onboarding that accelerates engagement and retention. • Maintain ATS integrity, document processes, and ensure compliance and consistency. • Track key metrics (time-to-fill, offer acceptance, quality-of-hire) to drive continuous improvement. • Contribute to team-wide HR projects and priorities (such as onboarding, engagement, policy updates and HR events), and provide backup support to HR colleagues as needed. Other Functions • Other duties as assigned Job Requirements Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required • Bachelor's Degree • Certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, AIRS) a plus Experience Required • 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations. • Hands-on experience sourcing candidates with LinkedIn Recruiter. • Hands-on experience managing requisitions and candidate workflows in Greenhouse. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: • Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices and employment laws. • Employer branding to increase visibility and attractiveness to prospective candidates. • Deep knowledge of DEIB recruitment practices and talent branding strategies. Skills in: • Building ATS reports and dashboards to track recruiting metrics. • Strong analytical skills to assess recruitment metrics and drive data-informed decisions. Ability to: • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Manage candidate information and documentation with confidentiality and meticulousness to ensure accuracy and compliance. • Remain flexible and open to change, navigating through challenges and adjusting strategies as needed. • Work collaboratively within a small HR team: share information openly, take on shared work willingly, and put team goals ahead of individual ownership. • Build trusted relationships with hiring managers and candidates. Other Qualifications • Proficient in Microsoft 365 and Excel reporting. • Understanding of refugee issues and global affairs Travel Requirements ☒ Minimal (25%) Work Environment & Physical Demands This position operates in a professional office environment and may be performed in-office, remotely, or in a hybrid setting, depending on organizational requirements and role-specific expectations. Employees are expected to maintain a workspace that supports productive and confidential work, whether on-site or remote. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange information clearly and effectively. The role is primarily sedentary and involves frequent use of computers and standard office equipment. Tasks may require prolonged periods of sitting and operating technology at a workstation. Occasional movement within the work environment may be necessary. The employee may frequently lift or move items up to 10 pounds and occasionally more without assistance. The typical work environment has moderate noise levels and controlled lighting and temperature. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Salary:New York, NY: $109,596 - $119,599 Washington, DC: $103,500 - $112,909