Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) / Talent Acquisition Director

United Nations OCHA Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean; Abu Dhabi; Presencial; AED 900.000 - 1.700.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

United Nations OCHA Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean is seeking a Chief Human Resources Officer / Talent Acquisition Director to lead HR strategy, talent acquisition, and organizational development. The role focuses on attracting top talent, workforce planning, and aligning human capital with strategic growth plans.

The incumbent will drive HR transformation, develop leadership capabilities, and advise senior leadership on strategic HR matters to strengthen organizational

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, Management, or related field.
• Master’s degree in HR Management, MBA, or related field preferred.
• Professional HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CIPD) preferred.
• Extensive senior-level experience in HR management, talent acquisition, or organizational leadership.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement comprehensive HR strategies aligned with objectives and growth plans.
• Lead talent acquisition strategies, recruitment operations, executive search, and workforce planning.
• Oversee full recruitment lifecycle: sourcing, assessment, selection, onboarding.
• Develop employer branding and innovative talent attraction strategies.
• Lead succession planning, leadership development, and employee retention programs.
• Oversee HR operations, compensation & benefits, performance management, employee relations.
• Establish HR policies, procedures, structures, and workforce management practices.
• Drive employee engagement, culture, diversity, and leadership development initiatives.
• Advise CEO and senior management on strategic HR matters and organizational development.
• Monitor HR KPIs, recruitment metrics, workforce costs, and talent management effectiveness.
• Mentor and develop HR, recruitment, and talent acquisition teams.
• Manage relationships with agencies, executive search firms, consultants, and partners.
• Drive HR transformation, digitalization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking an accomplished Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) / Talent Acquisition Director to lead the organization's human resources strategy, talent acquisition, workforce planning, and organizational development initiatives. The successful candidate will provide strategic HR leadership, attract and retain top talent, strengthen organizational capabilities, and ensure human capital strategies are aligned with the company's overall business objectives and long-term growth plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive HR strategies aligned with corporate objectives and business growth plans.
• Lead talent acquisition strategies, recruitment operations, executive search, and workforce planning.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, including talent sourcing, candidate assessment, selection, and onboarding.
• Develop employer branding initiatives and innovative talent attraction strategies.
• Lead succession planning, leadership development, talent management, and employee retention programs.
• Oversee HR operations, compensation and benefits, performance management, and employee relations.
• Establish and improve HR policies, procedures, organizational structures, and workforce management practices.
• Drive employee engagement, organizational culture, diversity, and leadership development initiatives.
• Advise the CEO, Board of Directors, and senior management on strategic HR matters and organizational development.
• Monitor HR performance indicators, recruitment metrics, workforce costs, and talent management effectiveness.
• Lead, mentor, and develop HR, recruitment, and talent acquisition teams.
• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies, executive search firms, consultants, and external business partners.
• Drive HR transformation, digitalization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, Management, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration (MBA), or a related field is preferred.
• Professional HR certifications such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CIPD, or equivalent are preferred.
• Extensive senior-level experience in human resources management, talent acquisition, executive recruitment, or organizational leadership.
• Proven track record in developing HR strategies, leading recruitment functions, and managing workforce planning initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of talent management, succession planning, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and organizational development.
• Experience in executive search, employer branding, leadership recruitment, and strategic workforce planning.
• Strong understanding of HR analytics, recruitment technologies, and human resource management systems (HRMS).
• Excellent strategic thinking, leadership, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to influence senior leadership and lead organizational transformation.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and business judgment.

Note: CHRO and Talent Acquisition Director are distinct leadership roles. The CHRO oversees the overall HR function, while the Talent Acquisition Director focuses primarily on recruitment strategy, executive hiring, and workforce acquisition.