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About the role
Job Title: GlobalTalent Acquisition Specialist IIReports to: Regional HRBPDepartment: 727 Acquisition & Talent DevelopmentSalary Grade: 9Note: Candidates must be based in the CWARO region or a time zone closely aligned with it where CRS has a legal presence. Fluency in both English and French is required.
Job Summary
The Global Talent Acquisition Specialist II (TAS) is responsible for working with respective hiring managers to assess current and planned talent needs and to present candidate slates that are qualified, diverse, and aligned with CRS mission and values. The TA Specialist is responsible for developing and maintaining a large network of current and potential candidates for key positions and for working collaboratively with other specialists, ensuring CRS can identify and secure high performing / high potential staff.
Roles and Key Responsibilities
Develop and sustain effective relationships with respective hiring managers to understand current and future workforce needs,provide guidance on talent acquisition strategies, and support proactive recruitment planning.
Develop and maintain robust talent pipelines through targeted sourcing strategies, leveraging social media, professional networks, industry associations, alumni communities, and other recruitment channels to identify diverse and qualified candidates. Collaborate with hiring managers to design, implement, and monitor recruitment approaches that support timely, high-quality hiring outcomes while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and workforce plans.
Identify and secure highly qualified staff for major donor funding opportunities (grants and contracts); ensure potential candidates are aligned with donor requirements and expectations
Act as a strong ambassador for CRS, articulating compelling employee value propositions based on CRS opportunities, core values, and total compensation.
Advise and support hiring managers in conducting strategic and insightful interviews, including competency-based assessments
Partner with compensation and hiring managers to develop competitive and compliant employment offers that support successful candidate attraction and acceptance.
Ensure recruitment activities are conducted in accordance with applicable employment laws, equal employment opportunity principles, CRS policies, and professional standards, promoting fairness, equity, and inclusion throughout the hiring process.
Contribute to talent acquisition initiatives, projects, and organizational representation efforts that strengthen recruitment effectiveness and support strategic workforce objectives.
Required Languages: Fluency in both written and spoken English and French is required.
Travel: Must be willing and able to travel up to 20%.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
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