IDB Human Resources Senior Associate - Talent Acquisition Recruiter
Inter-American Development Bank
Date: 5 hours ago
City: Kingston, ON
Contract type: Full time

The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.
About This Position
We are looking for a Human Resources Senior Associate who will work closely with the Talent Acquisition team and HR Business Partners to execute life-cycle recruitment efforts across multiple sectors and roles. In this role, you will execute the talent acquisition process for the IDB.
You will be joining the Talent Acquisition team, a fast-paced team within the Talent Management Division of the Human Resources Department. Working with us, you will be surrounded by a group of hard-working people whose purpose and drive is to attract, source and recruit diverse and highly qualified candidates for the IDB. You will report to the head of Talent Acquisition.
What You’ll Do
The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life. These benefits include:
At the IDB, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions.
In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives.
We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at [email protected].
About This Position
We are looking for a Human Resources Senior Associate who will work closely with the Talent Acquisition team and HR Business Partners to execute life-cycle recruitment efforts across multiple sectors and roles. In this role, you will execute the talent acquisition process for the IDB.
You will be joining the Talent Acquisition team, a fast-paced team within the Talent Management Division of the Human Resources Department. Working with us, you will be surrounded by a group of hard-working people whose purpose and drive is to attract, source and recruit diverse and highly qualified candidates for the IDB. You will report to the head of Talent Acquisition.
What You’ll Do
- Play a crucial role in the global talent attraction and acquisition processes by identifying and engaging with active and passive candidates for the IDB’s niche hiring needs.
- Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders including HR Business Partners, maintaining a high level of customer service and professionalism to ensure a smooth and efficient recruiting experience.
- Drive the end-to-end hiring process by working with the business to draft the Terms of Reference, collaborating with the sourcing team to build a qualified talent pool, executing assessments and interviews, negotiating offers and coordinating with the Onboarding team for a seamless entry into the IDB Group.
- Provide an excellent candidate experience and promote the IDB Group employment brand throughout the recruitment process; present candidates with IDB Group value proposition, including preparation of salary analysis and benefits.
- Leverage data to drive continuous improvement and innovation to the process including tools, methodologies and procedures.
- Actively work towards building a diverse and qualified team to support IDB by ensuring the integrity and impartiality of the selection process.
- Serve as brand ambassador at various events, representing the IDB Group internally and externally with the goal of networking and building rapport with potential candidates.
- Education: Master's degree or equivalent advanced degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
- Experience: 3 or more years of relevant professional experience preferably with a focus in the financial services industry, international development, or multinational corporations in Latin America and/or the Caribbean.
- Experience recruiting for a high-volume organization, agency or executive search with an excellent understanding of full cycle recruitment processes.
- Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (such as SuccessFactors) and conducting candidate interviews is advantageous.
- Excellent communication skills and a track record of being a collaborative team player.
- Languages: Proficiency in English, spoken and written, is required. Proficiency in Spanish is highly desired.
- Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries with residency or legal permit to work in your country.
- Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.
- Type of contract: National Staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.
- Location: Barbados, Bahamas, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago.
The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life. These benefits include:
- A competitive compensation package
- Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender- neutral parental leave.
- Health Insurance: IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program which covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs.
- Pension plan: defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and support employees in planning for their future.
- Hybrid and flexible work schedules.
- Health and wellbeing: Access to our Health Services Center which provides preventive care and health education for employees.
- Development support: We offer tools to boost your professional profile such as mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training and learning opportunities, language classes, mobility options, among others.
At the IDB, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions.
In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives.
We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at [email protected].
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