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Form of workRTI International (RTI) is both a global research institute and a leading international development organization. We combine these powerful capabilities with those of our partners to co-create smart, shared solutions for a more prosperous, equitable, and resilient world. Based in North Carolina, USA, RTI is one of the top implementing partners of projects funded through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). A commitment to making meaningful change energizes our 6,000 staff who deliver results across eight international development sectors and in more than 80 countries.
The Talent Acquisition team within the International Development Group (IDG) is currently seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner (Senior TA Partner) to lead candidate identification and hiring for the Sustainable Growth and Resilience Unit. The Senior TA Partner will lead recruitment for a mid to large proposals and projects primarily funded by USAID. This role combines research and networking to lead the development and implementation of sourcing strategies and identification of talent profiles. Utilizing these strategies, the successful candidate will build a talent network to enable the identification and engagement of senior-level technical and project management talent for targeted business development opportunities. In addition, the Senior Talent Acquisition Partner will provide full life-cycle recruiting services including but not limited to: sourcing for international and domestic recruiting campaigns and individual positions; requisitions creation and candidate management/documentation within application tracking systems and contact management system; candidate screening/interview services and guidance on interviewing best practices; and negotiating directly with global candidates.
This position will report to Associate Director, Talent Acquisition and can be based in RTP, North Carolina; Washington, DC; or telework within the US. International teleworking would be considered on case-by-case basis. This position will be expected to travel internationally up to 15% of the time. Candidates must be authorized to work in their country of residence without sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Provide best practices recommendations and implementation guidance for business development, project and home office recruiting.
- Engage in business development activities from pre-capture through proposal submission, recruiting for key personnel and other strategic personnel (in consideration of existing talent network).
- Lead and perform strategic sourcing and research activities, such as targeted sector and competitor mapping, to identify and build the talent network. Contact potential candidates, develop and document profiles and maintain contact notes within RTI systems to ensure a high touch candidate experience and ensure RTI as an employer of choice.
- Leverage technology for excellent candidate relationship management to discover and sustain cold/warm leads, hot leads, referrals, and other potential prospects. Use Social Media as a sourcing and branding tool.
- Provide direct proposal support including advising on staffing structure/org chart and position grade levels. Responsible for written technical proposal deliverables, as assigned.
- Serve in lead staffing role for proposal development on several complex bids at once.
- Coordinate full recruiting support to clients with support from recruiting/HR team members, oversee contract recruiting resources, and provide direct support in strategic recruiting activities such as job classification, sourcing, candidate relationship management, and negotiation.
- Coordinate and provide direct onboarding support for senior (key) project staff identified through the proposal process to support rapid mobilization at project award.
- As part of IDG's Talent Acquisition team, contribute to HR/recruiting process improvement, best practices documentation, and continuous client support improvement.
- Serve as a representative of Talent Acquisition and RTI at career fairs and talent related events.
- Contribute to writing staffing sections and lead candidate resume tailoring for proposals.
Education and Experience:
- Master's Degree in business administration, human resources, international development, or related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, social science, or related field with 6 years of relevant work experience.
- Experience in international recruiting and/or business development, with an established network of international development professionals.
- Previous experience with recruitment for USAID-funded programs with expertise in negotiation within donor compensation and benefits structures.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Must be proficient in French and/or Spanish.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong attention to detail and accuracy, and technical writing skills for USAID proposal staffing sections and resumes.
- Ability to partner with hiring managers, technical staff, and senior management to source and identify high-quality talent for open positions, as well as building a pool of candidates.
- Experience consulting and/or working in a consultative role where multiple projects and competing demands are the norm.
- Demonstrated successful track record in building relationships with clients and candidates; ability to interact effectively and positively with all levels of internal and external clients and colleagues.
- Knowledge of and expertise in utilizing applicant/candidate tracking systems, contact management databases, and social/professional networking associations, groups, and products to build and maintain candidate relationships.
- Critical thinker, able to identify issues and opportunities, provide solutions and reach consensus with multiple stakeholders.
- Savvy with using social and other networking tools and databases. Quick learner with an understanding of how to source, screen and recruit in overseas markets.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel.
- Excellent interpersonal, networking and presentation skills.
- Ability to travel internationally as needed.
Please note writing samples will be requested for all finalists, following the first panel interview.
Expected salary range for a US-based employeeisindicatedbelow. Pleasenote, if the position is based outside of the US, the salary range would be different.
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The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States.
RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.
At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.
Hiring Salary Range$90,000-111,000Employment Type: FULL_TIME
