Senior Human Resources Officer II – Skills and Talent Integration
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Job #: |
req29678 |
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Organization: |
IFC |
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Sector: |
Human Resources |
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Grade: |
GG |
| Term Duration: | 3 years 0 months |
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Recruitment Type: |
International Recruitment |
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Location: |
Washington, DC,United States |
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Required Language(s): |
English |
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Preferred Language(s): |
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Closing Date: |
10/14/2024 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC |
Description
IFC — a member of the World Bank Group — is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet.
IFC’s Human Resources (HR) Department provides strategic partnership to the business to meet organizational goals, including attracting, developing, and deploying diverse talent. The HR Department provides leading-edge services to a globally dispersed workforce, while reinforcing line managers' responsibility for people management. It develops HR strategy, policies/procedures, communications, knowledge products and learning offerings to enhance IFC’s employee value proposition and drive staff engagement in support of the corporation’s business objectives. It offers value-added solutions to staff and management globally, including recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, career management and mobility, performance/talent management, rewards and incentives, leadership development, analytics and reporting. It also plays a critical role in supporting the organization in its commitment to build a diverse workforce, embrace equity, and foster an inclusive workplace.
While embarking on implementing the Integrated Talent Management Strategy, IFC Talent Development & Incentives team is seeking a Senior HR Officer for the Talent Development and Incentives team to lead the integration of IFC’s skills-based talent management solutions with business needs, talent intelligence, innovation and skills frameworks. The position will be in Washington, DC, and will report to Manager, Talent Development & Incentives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities for the successful applicant will include, but are not limited to:
• Lead the planning and coordination of a skills-based approach to IFC HR programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop strategies and processes to define, govern, and utilize a skills framework, enhancing employee capabilities and creating career pathways.
• Collaborate seamlessly with other HR and IFC functions to integrate the skills-based approach across all HR programs, ensuring consistent communication and change management.
• Design processes to track and measure outcomes, identifying areas for improvement and driving continuous enhancement.
• Provide talent intelligence through analysis, insights, and reporting, translating it into the evolution of talent development initiatives and goals/KPIs.
• Establish and maintain adherence to agreed procedures, principles, and practices, and propose updates
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in skills development and talent intelligence integration, incorporating relevant insights into IFC initiatives.
• Foster partnerships with external providers, universities, and professional organizations to leverage external resources for implementation and capacity building.
• Enhance consistency, standardization, automation, and technology-enabled deliverables within the function.
• Provide guidance and leadership for the team supporting the described work programs, fostering a collaborative culture within the team and beyond.
Selection Criteria
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
• Master's degree in HR, Business Administration, Economics, Law, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of HR or related experience, including team supervision.
• Genuine commitment to development and alignment with WBG and IFC's mission and values.
• In-depth understanding and knowledge of HR processes and best practices in relevant HR areas, such as skills frameworks, talent development, and talent analytics. Proven track record of leading change in Talent Management.
• Strategic and innovative thinking, utilizing talent-related data and metrics to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement. Ability to challenge the status quo and make data-driven recommendations.
• Strong results-orientation with initiative, coordination, program, and project management skills, with the ability to design and implement initiatives from end-to-end, delivering synchronized and high-quality results.
• Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills, handling internal and external stakeholders with discretion and managing confidential information.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners, and to establish relationships and confident interaction at all levels, including senior management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including producing and presenting documents and presentations for management.
• Ability to thrive in complex and ambiguous situations, multitask, meet deadlines, and prioritize under pressure.
• Role model of integrity, work ethic, and commitment to diversity.
• Good understanding of IFC business, strategy and organization is a plus.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories.