International Human Resources Field Recruiting Manager Job Vacancy in USA

EDCUATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER (EDC) EDC is one of
the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms. Established in
1958, EDC designs, delivers and evaluates innovative programs to address some
of the world’s most urgent challenges in education, health, and economic
opportunity. Our services include research, training, educational materials,
and strategy, with activities ranging from seed projects to large-scale
national and international initiatives.

EDC is committed to diversity in the workplace.

The Human Resources Department has an opening for a
short-term International Human Resources Field Recruiting Manager, reporting to
the Associate Director of Human Resources.

The International Human Resources Field Recruiting
Manager will lead the pre-award and potential start up recruitment initiatives
for an EDC Southeast Asia field office(s). Other critical information gathering
and planning for the possible new award may be key activities in country. This
is a 3-6 month assignment located in Southeast Asia with the potential to
develop into full time international position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (accomplished in-country in
coordination with home office HR)

Provides innovative recruiting techniques to
source qualified local professionals. Understands how to apply effective
recruiting practices to both passive and active local candidates to expand
pipeline.
Collaborates with technical leadership to
establish immediate and projected recruitment needs and develop sourcing
strategies based on geography and technical practice.
Develop recruitment plans and other required
documentation prior to potential award.
Leads the identification and hiring of local
staff through a transparent recruitment process to ensure a strong and
capable workforce to meet the project office(s) needs. These tasks are
accomplished both prior to potential award and during start-up after
award. Included tasks are
ensuring timely and appropriate recruitment by
defining recruitment needs; identifying advertisement resources;
developing clear job descriptions;
advertising and posting to job boards;
directly posting positions in the recruiting system;
managing applicant flow and review of
applications; circulating CV’s;
interviewing candidates; checking references
and
executing local employment agreements. This is
accomplished in compliance with EDC internal policies and procedures as
well as external regulations.
Provides extensive support and training during
project start-up to set up HR systems that will ensure the maintenance of
accurate personnel files on all employees.
Collaborates with partner and subcontractor
staff for equitable and consistent treatment of host country national
staff across partner organizations.
Is knowledgeable about all HR processes and
requirements; maintains currency in compliance requirements
Performs other related duties
Extensive international travel required
including fragile and conflict zones

The
International Human Resources Field Recruiting Manager skills and capacities:

Demonstrates ability to use technology,
research skills, and relationship building to reach out to organizational
teams and units and professional organizations.
Troubleshoots and problem solves using a
collaborative approach with a variety of work functions and cultures.
Performs detail-oriented work with a high
level of accuracy.
Screens candidates and collaborates with
hiring team to meet hiring and retention goals.
Has excellent written and verbal communication
skills.
Works independently with initiative to manage
high volume and sensitive work flow; may structure work of staff members
and/or local consultants.
Interacts with diplomacy and tact and provides
follow-up on requests in timely and efficient manner.
Exercises sound judgment and works well under
pressure; takes initiative; is flexible and diplomatic; handles highly
confidential information appropriately.

QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires educational achievement; excellent writing and speaking
skills; demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility; ability to work
independently and effectively in groups; and strong interpersonal &
organizational skills. Specific requirements:

Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred;
PHR or SPHR a plus
9+ years related Human Resources experience
with at least 5 years’ experience with life-cycle recruitment, preferably
internationally;
At least 5 years international HR experience
strongly preferred, with an emphasis on recruiting in the field
Strong communication, organizational &
analytical skills and aptitude for details
Facility with computers and applications
Fluency in at least one second language may be
desirable (i.e. French, Spanish, Arabic, Urdu, etc.)