Human Resources Specialist, Talent Acquisition

paho; Washington; On-site; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

PAHO, based in Washington, D.C., seeks a Human Resources Specialist in Talent Acquisition to attract, engage, and select top talent. You will support strategic workforce planning, recruitment excellence, and high-quality talent acquisition services across the Americas.

Essential: seven years in HR with focus on talent acquisition, plus supervision experience. Fluency in English or Spanish; French/Portuguese an asset. Full-time, on-site role with the HRM department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR-related field from a recognized university.
• Seven years of national and international HR experience focusing on talent acquisition.
• English or Spanish fluency with working knowledge of the other language; French/Portuguese an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end talent acquisition lifecycle from sourcing to selection.
• Manage recruitment operations including vacancy announcements and evaluations.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and governance for staff recruitment.
• Administer and review recruitment processes for quality and compliance.
• Monitor recruitment through data analysis, HR systems, and reporting.
• Build relationships with hiring managers and external organizations; support internships and contingent workforce programs.

Skills

End-to-end TA

HR policy knowledge

HR analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR management or related field

Tools

ERP

HRIS

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Grade: P-3

Salary - Annually: Step I - 71,335.00 USD

Post Adjustment - Annually: 38,948.91 USD

Contractual Agreement: Staff - Professional Post

Job Posting: September 10, 2026

Closing Date: October 1, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Primary Location: Washington, D.C.

Organization: HRM Human Resources Management

Schedule: Full time

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Human Resources Specialist, Talent Acquisition Join the Human Resources Management Department and play a key role in attracting, engaging, and selecting top talent to support PAHO's mission across the Americas. This position contributes to strategic workforce planning, recruitment excellence, and the delivery of high-quality talent acquisition services.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the end-to-end talent acquisition lifecycle, including sourcing, assessment, interviewing, and selection activities aligned with workforce plans and recruitment strategies.
• Manage recruitment operations, including vacancy announcements, candidate evaluations, interview processes, selection documentation, and reporting while ensuring compliance with established practices.
• Provide guidance on the interpretation and application of HR policies, procedures, exceptions, and governance frameworks related to staff and non-staff recruitment.
• Administer and review recruitment and selection processes to ensure quality, consistency, accuracy, and compliance with organizational requirements.
• Monitor recruitment and contingent workforce activities through data analysis, reporting, HR systems management, and process improvement initiatives.
• Build collaborative relationships with hiring managers, HR partners, technical units, academic institutions, and external organizations, while supporting internship, talent pipeline, and contingent workforce programs.
• For a complete list of functions, please see the post description .

EDUCATION

• Essential: A bachelor's degree in human resources management, psychology, business administration or any other field related to the functions of the post from a recognized university.

EXPERIENCE

• Essential: Seven years of combined national and international experience in human resources management with strong focus on talent acquisition and recruitment, with at least two years' experience in supervising and coordinating work of HR teams.

LANGUAGES

• Fluency in English or Spanish with working knowledge of the other language.
• Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese would be an asset.

IT SKILLS

• Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software, as well as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). Proficiency in HR Information Systems for recruitment, onboarding and workforce data management. Other IT skills and knowledge of software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Word are considered essential.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

The skills required are:

• For a complete list of competencies and skills, please refer to the post description .
• Advanced knowledge of end-to-end talent acquisition processes, including sourcing, assessment, and selection methodologies.
• Strong understanding of HR policies, staff rules, and regulatory frameworks, with the ability to interpret and apply them effectively.
• Experience in workforce planning and the development of strategic recruitment plans aligned with organizational needs.
• Proficiency in competency-based interviewing, assessment tools, and selection methodologies.Strong analytical skills with experience in HR metrics, reporting, and data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to analyze and optimize recruitment processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Expertise in HR information systems, recruitment platforms, and workforce data management.
• Experience managing internship and contingent workforce programs, including compliance and reporting.
• Ability to develop HR guidelines, standard operating procedures, and policy recommendations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to build productive stakeholder relationships and communicate complex HR matters effectively.
• Strong teamwork, collaboration, adaptability, accountability, and commitment to organizational values.

DURATION OF CONTRACT

• Post of limited duration. First year probitionary period.

DISCLAIMER

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade and level.

Candidates will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration.

In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the official degree(s)/diploma(s)/cer