HR Lead Specialist – Talent Solutions Team Leader

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 forward-thinking, outstanding leader who can drive the talent solutions strategy for the IDB Group. As the leader of the Talent Solutions team, you will orchestrate the development and implementation of initiatives to guide existing and future talent needs in direct support of our impact-driven business model.   

You will work in the Talent Management Division, which is part of the Human Resources Department (HRD). HRD is responsible for the administration and development of the human capital of the IDB Group. The main functions of the department include running the entire employee lifecycle, leading all aspects of the implementation of the People Strategy, and implementing programs and methodologies in direct support of the IDB’s mission. HRD is also dedicated to delivering human-centered experiences and strategically partnering with professionals who are passionate about improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Working with us, you will be surrounded by a diverse group of people who have years of experience in all types of development fields, including climate change, gender and diversity, infrastructure, education, energy, communications, and much more.

 

What you’ll do:  

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of high-impact, cross-organizational talent solution programs through deep understanding of the current and future state of the IDB Group’s talent needs. This includes, but is not limited to, staff planning, forecasting, and tracking staffing requirements.
• Acting as a technical point of contact, collaborate with HR Business Partners to develop methodologies to identify client needs, successfully translating strategic objectives, organizational priorities, and HR strategies into the design of HR solutions and recommendations.
• Develop and set up mechanisms to improve succession planning and staff mobility.
• Guide and articulate the delivery of group-wide Special Programs that are linked to continuous innovation, cross-collaboration, strategic external partnerships, inclusion of underrepresented groups and skills, as well as the promotion of the IDB Group among young talent from our member countries.
• Advise on and present insights garnered through analysis, data-driven assessments, and market-based research in a way that supports the leadership of the IDB Group and HRD in their decision-making processes.

 

What you’ll need 

• 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: Minimum of 10 years of relevant and progressive professional experience in talent solutions, including demonstrable track record in crafting and implementing staff mobility programs, talent identification and development, succession planning, among other talent solutions approaches for multinational environments, and leading major transformation in the team/area.
• Strong leadership skills, ability to build and motivate high performing teams.

1. Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to quickly establish and maintain trust and credibility with all stakeholders, as well as navigate complex scenarios.
2. Data-driven, with ability to bring innovative ideas to meet client’s needs.
3. Strong business acumen and clear understanding of talent needs within the IDB Group.

• A track record of being a collaborative team player who can work across the organization to support the goals of the business.
• Languages:  Proficiency in English, spoken and written, is required. Proficiency in another Bank language (Spanish, Portuguese or French) is highly desired.

 

Key skills 

• Learn continuously
• Collaborate and share knowledge
• Focus on clients
• Communicate and influence
• Innovate and try new things

 

Requirements

• Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents.
• 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 and duration 

• International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.

 

What we offer 

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, including an annual base salary expressed on a net- of-tax basis.
• 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.
• We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family, when it applies.
• 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.
• Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, and others.

 

Our culture  

At the IDB Group we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work, willing to try new approaches without fear, and where they are accountable and rewarded for their actions. 

 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) are at the center of our organization. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+ people, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. 

 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at diversity@iadb.org  to request reasonable accommodation to complete this application. 

 

Our Human Resources Team reviews carefully every application.  

 

About the IDB Group 

The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean. 

 

About IDB

The Inter-American Development Bank is devoted to improving lives. Established in 1959, the IDB is a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The IDB also conducts cutting-edge research and provides policy advice, technical assistance and training to public and private sector clients throughout the region. 

 

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