European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Hiring for Principal, Talent Acquisition Job at London, England Full Time

About Us

The EBRD is a unique organisation steeped in history that spans over 30 years based across 3 continents and is owned by 71 member countries. During this period we have invested over €170 billion in more than 6,400 projects. Our understanding of how a market economy works and engagement with other international financial institutions has also allowed us to play a crucial role in stabilising regions and planning for recovery.

We are an organisation as a whole that strives continuously to invest in its employees and this is reflected in our excellent benefits package. We are now headquartered in the heart of Canary Wharf and encompass a truly diverse workforce that fosters great working relationships, with this in mind we are looking to add key hires to our Talent Acquisition team.

Purpose Of The Job

The Principal Talent Acquisition Partner (TAP) is a pivotal role to the EBRD in identifying top talent for the organisation at the mid to senior level, reporting into the Head of Talent Acquisition. The role is responsible for creating and executing sourcing strategies and establishing diverse candidate pipelines for key management and leadership roles for the Bank. This role owns and manages relationships directly with the Bank’s leaders, acting as a trusted adviser on all recruitment matters. As well as a deep understanding of the designated business area and relevant external market, the Principal TAP will also maintain a high-level overview of the recruitment activity in their aligned client areas through working closely with the other members of the Talent Acquisition team.

Background

This role acts largely independently to support the business with identifying the best in class talent for mid to senior level roles at the Bank. The incumbent will work closely with the stakeholders leading on tactical recruitment activities for their department. The Principal will also work directly with senior stakeholders to drive strategic recruitment initiatives to enable the business to achieve their long term resourcing goals. The successful candidate will provide expert advice to influence the business on the most appropriate candidate sourcing strategies, interview structure, and will lead and advise on offer management.

This role requires proactive collaboration with other teams within HROD such as Reward, Mobility, Payroll and HR Business Partnering for their expertise, and to ensure a joined up approach for the client and candidate experience. The incumbent is also expected to build and maintain the relationships with others external partners such as POCs from other IFIs, Ministry workers, suppliers etc

Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading, managing and executing all recruitment activity for mid-level, management and leadership roles within designated client areas.
• Responsible for leading, managing and executing all recruitment activity for mid-level, management and leadership roles within designated client areas.
• In collaboration with the wider TA team, oversees the delivery of recruitment activities within designated client areas and is an escalation point for Associates, where required.
• Leads on embedding various TA initiatives and projects such as Diversity & Inclusion, Interview skills training, EVP, and optimising the use of social media platforms etc
• Proactively manages relationships with underrepresented constituencies. Builds plans to attract and source underrepresented nationals and communicate ongoing progress to stakeholders.
• Builds deep understanding of the business, strategic direction, and champions the EBRD employer brand.
• Works collaboratively with HR Business Partners and senior leaders to understand the current and future talent requirements and workforce plans for aligned business areas. Builds effective resourcing and succession plans, pipelines and talent pools, and solutions that meet business needs.
• Uses data and analytics, drawn from a number of sources, to inform and influence resourcing decisions and provide solutions that deliver improvements across time, cost and quality of hire, as well as contributing to the overall recruitment strategy
• Works closely with the wider Talent Acquisition team to build effective talent pools, reduce time and cost per hire and ensure high quality of applicants through effective attraction strategies, assessment and process management.
• Develops enduring working relationships with senior stakeholders (CLG level) on TA matters, consulting with them, and influencing around strategic hiring plans and sourcing/ selection strategies.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent experience
• Extensive and demonstrable full lifecycle recruitment experience working in an international, complex and matrix organisation.
• Mix and in-house recruitment experience with proactive sourcing approach.
• Experience using, and achieving tangible recruitment success of agency, in an applicant tracking system, LinkedIn Recruiter and other social recruiting tools.
• Demonstrable recent experience in recommending and using effective direct sourcing strategies and channels to drive the development of a diverse pipeline of candidates.
• Proven ability to support clients in building succession pipelines from internal and external candidate pools.
• Digital acumen and the ability to analyse and interpret recruitment data.
• Demonstrable experience independently building enduring strong stakeholder relationships, with diverse wider HR team and senior stakeholders.
• Proven experience and success in consulting with and influencing senior hiring managers, on talent acquisition process, policy and strategy.
• Experience delivering continuous process improvements, including from a TA policy perspective.

If you feel that you would like to join the Talent Acquisition team at a pivotal exciting time then this would most certainly be the organisation for you.

What is it like to work at the EBRD?

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people’s lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.

The EBRD environment provides you with:

• Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in;
• A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity;
• An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.

Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time.

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