Global Talent Acquisition Specialist II, CWARO Remote (Fluency in English & French required)

Job Title: Global Talent Acquisition Specialist II	Reports to: Regional HRBP
Department: 727 Acquisition & Talent Development	Salary Grade: 9

Note: Candidates must be based in the CWARO region or a time zone closely aligned with it where CRS has a legal presence. Fluency in both English and French is required.

Job Summary

The Global Talent Acquisition Specialist II (TAS) is responsible for working with respective hiring managers to assess current and planned talent needs and to present candidate slates that are qualified, diverse, and aligned with CRS mission and values. The TA Specialist is responsible for developing and maintaining a large network of current and potential candidates for key positions and for working collaboratively with other specialists, ensuring CRS can identify and secure high performing / high potential staff.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain effective relationships with respective hiring managers to understand current and future workforce needs, provide guidance on talent acquisition strategies, and support proactive recruitment planning.
• Develop and maintain robust talent pipelines through targeted sourcing strategies, leveraging social media, professional networks, industry associations, alumni communities, and other recruitment channels to identify diverse and qualified candidates. Collaborate with hiring managers to design, implement, and monitor recruitment approaches that support timely, high-quality hiring outcomes while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and workforce plans.
• Identify and secure highly qualified staff for major donor funding opportunities (grants and contracts); ensure potential candidates are aligned with donor requirements and expectations
• Act as a strong ambassador for CRS, articulating compelling employee value propositions based on CRS opportunities, core values, and total compensation.
• Advise and support hiring managers in conducting strategic and insightful interviews, including competency-based assessments
• Partner with compensation and hiring managers to develop competitive and compliant employment offers that support successful candidate attraction and acceptance.
• Ensure recruitment activities are conducted in accordance with applicable employment laws, equal employment opportunity principles, CRS policies, and professional standards, promoting fairness, equity, and inclusion throughout the hiring process.
• Contribute to talent acquisition initiatives, projects, and organizational representation efforts that strengthen recruitment effectiveness and support strategic workforce objectives.

Required Languages: Fluency in both written and spoken English and French is required.

Travel: Must be willing and able to travel up to 20%.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or any other related field.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience as a recruiter
• Experience working with and sourcing diverse candidates
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems (ATS)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Human Resources or any other related field.
• International development experience
• Experience using Oracle Recruitment Cloud (ORC) is preferred. Experience with Taleo is desirable
• Prior experience as a systems administrator for an ATS is preferred/or strong desire to learn/do technical systems administration
• AIRS CIR is preferred
• Some knowledge of /experience with staffing for US government contracts

Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
• Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies:

• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

What we offer

CRS offers U.S. based staff a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan. Benefits packages for successful candidates employed outside the U.S. are based on the country of employment/in-country office where the candidate will perform the role. CRS' work culture is a collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.