Talent Acquisition Business Partner

USA for UNHCR; New York, Washington (NY, District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

USA for UNHCR is seeking a dynamic Talent Acquisition Business Partner to execute a transformative hiring strategy that ensures equitable access to opportunity and builds strong talent pipelines. You will manage end-to-end recruitment, partner with hiring managers, and implement strategies to improve candidate experience and organizational agility.

You will collaborate with HR and L&D to design onboarding that accelerates engagement, retention, and impact across refugee-focused programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Hands-on experience sourcing candidates with LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Hands-on experience managing requisitions and candidate workflows in Greenhouse.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Knowledge of recruitment best practices and employment laws.
• DEIB recruitment practices and talent branding strategies.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and Excel reporting.
• Understanding of refugee issues and global affairs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the structured full-cycle recruitment process from job requisition to hire, ensuring an efficient and engaging experience for both candidates and hiring teams.
• Optimize recruitment systems to support scalable, mission-aligned hiring.
• Build and maintain diverse candidate pipelines through proactive sourcing and community partnerships.
• Partner with hiring managers to shape job design, selection criteria, and hiring decisions.
• Lead employer branding initiatives across platforms to elevate our visibility and values alignment.
• Deliver inclusive, transparent candidate experiences that reinforce belonging and organizational integrity.
• Use recruitment data to inform workforce planning and identify mobility opportunities.
• Collaborate with HR and L&D to design onboarding that accelerates engagement and retention.
• Maintain ATS integrity, document processes, and ensure compliance and consistency.
• Track key metrics (time-to-fill, offer acceptance, quality-of-hire) to drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute to team-wide HR projects and priorities, and provide backup support to HR colleagues.

Skills

ATS reporting

Data analytics

LinkedIn Recruiter

Greenhouse

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Greenhouse

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

At USA for UNHCR, our people are the driving force behind our mission of delivering hope and opportunity to refugees worldwide. We're not just a workplace - we're a vibrant community of passionate, forward-thinking professionals committed to making a real difference. If you thrive in a dynamic, transparent, and data-driven environment, and want your career to directly impact lives across the globe, we invite you to join us!

USA for UNHCR is looking for a dynamic and results-oriented Talent Acquisition Business Partner to execute a transformative hiring strategy that ensures equitable access to opportunity, builds talent pipelines, and enhances our organizational agility. If you're passionate about attracting top-tier talent and building high-performing teams, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact. You’ll manage the end-to-end recruitment process, partner closely with hiring managers, and implement innovative strategies that enhance the candidate experience. Your expertise will help improve recruitment efficiency, meet hiring goals, and ensure alignment with the organization’s broader talent strategy. If you’re a strategic thinker, a proactive problem-solver, and ready to contribute to a high-performing HR team, we want to hear from you.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job:

• Manage the structured full-cycle recruitment process from job requisition to hire, ensuring an efficient and engaging experience for both candidates and hiring teams.
• Optimize recruitment systems to support scalable, mission-aligned hiring.
• Build and maintain diverse candidate pipelines through proactive sourcing and community partnerships.
• Partner with hiring managers to shape job design, selection criteria, and hiring decisions.
• Lead employer branding initiatives across platforms to elevate our visibility and values alignment.
• Deliver inclusive, transparent candidate experiences that reinforce belonging and organizational integrity.
• Use recruitment data to inform workforce planning and identify mobility opportunities.
• Collaborate with HR and L&D to design onboarding that accelerates engagement and retention.
• Maintain ATS integrity, document processes, and ensure compliance and consistency.
• Track key metrics (time-to-fill, offer acceptance, quality-of-hire) to drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute to team-wide HR projects and priorities (such as onboarding, engagement, policy updates and HR events), and provide backup support to HR colleagues as needed.

Other Functions

• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

• Bachelor’s Degree

Experience Required

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferable in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations.
• Hands-on experience sourcing candidates with LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Hands-on experience managing requisitions and candidate workflows in Greenhouse.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices and employment laws.
• Employer branding to increase visibility and attractiveness to prospective candidates.
• Deep knowledge of DEIB recruitment practices and talent branding strategies.

Skills in:

• Building ATS reports and dashboards to track recruiting metrics.
• Strong analytical skills to assess recruitment metrics and drive data-informed decisions.

Ability to:

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Manage candidate information and documentation with confidentiality and meticulousness to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Remain flexible and open to change, navigating through challenges and adjusting strategies as needed.
• Work collaboratively within a small HR team: share information openly, take on shared work willingly, and put team goals ahead of individual ownership.
• Build trusted relationships with hiring managers and candidates.

Other Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and Excel reporting.
• Understanding of refugee issues and global affairs

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This position operates in a professional office environment and may be performed in‑office, remotely, or in a hybrid setting, depending on organizational requirements and role‑specific expectations. Employees are expected to maintain a workspace that supports productive and confidential work, whether on‑site or remote.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange information clearly and effectively. The role is primarily sedentary and involves frequent use of computers and standard office equipment. Tasks may require prolonged periods of sitting and operating technology at a workstation. Occasional movement within the work environment may be necessary. The employee may frequently lift or move items up to 10 pounds and occasionally more without assistance.

The typical work environment has moderate noise levels and controlled lighting and temperature. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Washington, DC: $103,500 - $112,909

Why Join USA for UNHCR?

Joining USA for UNHCR means becoming part of a people-first organization that lives its values every day. We're passionate about creating meaningful change, dynamic in our collaborative approach, and transparent in how we work together to support refugees. By embracing cutting-edge solutions and a data-driven mindset, we stay forward-thinking, ensuring your unique talents fuel innovation and impact. Here, you'll grow alongside a supportive team, develop your skills in a nurturing environment, and see the transformative power of your work - on the lives of refugees and on your own journey.

As set forth in USA for UNHCR’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.