Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist

PAHO; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PAHO in Washington, DC seeks an experienced HR professional to join the Human Resources Management Department and lead talent acquisition, workforce planning, and recruitment excellence across the Americas. You will play a pivotal role in attracting and selecting top talent to support PAHO's mission.

The role requires seven years of combined HR experience with a strong focus on talent acquisition, plus the ability to supervise HR teams and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources management, psychology, business administration or related field.
• Seven years of combined national and international experience in human resources management with focus on talent acquisition and recruitment, including supervising and coordinating HR teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end talent acquisition lifecycle, including sourcing, assessment, interviewing, and selection aligned with workforce plans and recruitment strategies.
• Manage recruitment operations: vacancy announcements, candidate evaluations, interviews, documentation, and reporting; ensure compliance with HR policies and governance.
• Monitor recruitment and contingent workforce activities through data analysis, HR systems management, and process improvement initiatives.
• Build collaborative relationships with hiring managers, HR partners, technical units, academic institutions, and external organizations; support internship and contingent workforce programs.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Sourcing

Assessment

Interviewing

HR policies

Workforce planning

HR analytics

HRIS

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

ERP systems

Job description

PAHO in Washington, DC seeks an experienced HR professional to join the Human Resources Management Department and lead talent acquisition, workforce planning, and recruitment excellence across the Americas. You will play a pivotal role in attracting and selecting top talent to support PAHO's mission.

The role requires seven years of combined HR experience with a strong focus on talent acquisition, plus the ability to supervise HR teams and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.