HR Specialist, Recruitment at World Bank Group (WBG)

Job Description

WBG Talent Acquisition and Global Mobility Department – part of an integrated Human Resources function – plays a vital part in shaping the WBG workforce of the future, leading strategic efforts to attract, recruit, and mobilize top-tier talent worldwide. Within the department, the Global Talent Acquisition team leads recruitment excellence, partnering closely with HR Teams and Hiring Managers to secure top-tier, diverse talent. The HR Specialist (Recruitment) will manage the end-to-end hiring process and develop strong talent pipelines for professional-level roles, ensuring the organization has the expertise and capabilities it needs to succeed. In addition, the role will play a key part in the implementation and launch of a new talent acquisition model, helping to shape and embed enhanced recruitment processes, candidate engagement strategies, and service delivery standards. The position will contribute to driving greater efficiency, consistency, and data-driven decision making across the recruitment lifecycle while supporting change management and stakeholder adoption.

The role will report to the Regional Talent Acquisition Lead.

Duties and accountabilities:

• Proactively manage full lifecycle recruitment process for assigned client group, collaborating with other Recruiters, HRBPs, Recruitment Service Teams, and Hiring Managers.
• Partner with hiring managers to define talent strategies, advise on labor market trends, competitive talent landscapes, and recruitment approaches for critical hiring needs.
• Leverage strategic global sourcing and screening techniques to meet client needs for skilled and diverse candidates.
• Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines in anticipation of hiring needs, leveraging talent mapping, market research, and Talent Insights.
• Manage and provide recruitment advice to clients within the region, using data and relationship-building skills to build credibility and influence decisions, gaining buy-in for a new recruitment model.
• Conduct compensation evaluations and candidate offer negotiations by applying market awareness, analytical reasoning, and clear communication skills.
• Demonstrate candidate care and focus, nurturing talent and managing candidates through the recruitment process.
• Effectively utilize recruitment systems and LinkedIn Recruiter to identify and track candidates, document decisions, maintain accurate data, and generate recruitment metrics, market insights, and reports to continuously improve recruitment outcomes.
• Actively contribute to team and department initiatives, provide backup as needed and volunteer for recruitment-related working groups, sharing best practices and knowledge.

Selection Criteria

• Master’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant international recruitment experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple recruitment assignments and delivering results in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and build credibility with senior leaders, hiring managers, and cross-functional stakeholders in complex organizations.
• Proven ability to work effectively in diverse, multicultural and consensus-driven environments, exercising sound diplomacy, cultural sensitivity, tact, and discretion.
• Strategic, client-focused mindset with the ability to understand business needs and deliver pragmatic, structured recruitment solutions.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and translate data into actionable insights, recruitment strategies, and workforce plans that support organizational objectives.
• Sound judgment in assessment, selection, and compensation-related decisions, informed by market data and institutional policies.
• Proven ability to identify, source, and headhunt talent for specialized or hard-to-fill roles with in-depth understanding of global talent pools and labor market trends.
• Strong proficiency in LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS/CRM platforms, with the ability to leverage systems and talent insights to support effective sourcing and candidate relationship management.
• Proactive, agile, and results-oriented approach, with strong prioritization, multitasking, and collaboration skills, thriving in fast-paced and dynamic environments.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and professional proficiency in a regional language is an advantage.