Country: United States of America
Closing date: 09 Oct 2016
Managing the delivery of full life cycle recruiting and staffing on a worldwide basis and leading proposal efforts for all bid types. Lead Talent Acquisition initiatives for continuous improvement.
Specific Responsibilities
Full life cycle recruiting (65%)
- Lead the recruitment process to identify top talent for MSH vacancies for assigned positions in assigned countries, as well as US-based positions in Medford, MA, and Arlington, VA. Activities include: Conducting internet and database searches; networking both internally and externally; recruiting at professional association conferences, and selected college career days and panels
- Be responsible for the full spectrum of recruitment activities from initial job identification to initial on-boarding of new employee. Work with individual MSH hiring managers to define recruitment needs in the context of staffing plans; assist in the development of clear job descriptions, work closely with the hiring manager to develop recruitment strategies; and keep hiring managers and applicants informed
- Negotiate and extend job offers which align with MSH’s compensation philosophy and collect all appropriate documentation and approvals to comply with MSH policies
- Create a positive candidate and hiring manager experience through the full cycle of interviews, offer, and acceptance and beyond
Proposal recruiting (20%)
- Lead proposal activities from positioning through start-up. Partner with Center and BRD staff to develop collaborative relationships for bid management. Drive the staffing component of proposals to include advising on staff selection and presentation as well as identifying appropriate personnel and collecting all documentation in accordance with client and MSH regulations
Process Improvement (10%)
- Lead initiatives which contribute to the improvement of the overall talent acquisition function to include process improvement, documentation and training
Field recruitment (5%)
- Travel periodically to our international locations to participate in field recruitment activities
Qualifications and Experience
- BA or equivalent experience
- 6 years of relevant experience (or MA and 2 years)
Knowledge and Skills
- Demonstrated success leading talent acquisition efforts for employee groups of 500+ employees
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex talent acquisition activities and manage change initiatives
- Advanced knowledge of HR and recruiting functions, practices, and approaches to include sourcing, research, and cold calling experience with wide variety of sourcing vehicles, including internet sourcing/advertising, direct sourcing, trade journal/newspaper advertising, employee referral campaigns, job fairs and outplacement firms
- Excellent collaborator skills and ability to work effectively across organizational units
- Demonstrated ability to work, manage, and meet competing deadlines
- Effective written and verbal communication skills required. Capable of managing conflict and conflicting views
- Knowledge of MSH recruitment standards and practices preferred
- AIRS Certification strongly preferred
- Ability to travel internationally to areas in which MSH works and domestically up to 25%
- Proficiencies with Applicant Tracking Systems, MS Office Suite, and Human Resources Information Systems
Competencies
- Customer Focus – Dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
- Communication – Able to clearly communicate messages in variety of settings and styles
- Drive for Results – Steadfastly pushes self and others for results
- Problem Solving – Uses rigorous knowledge and methods to solve difficult problems
- Innovation- Good at bringing creative ideas forward
- Business Acumen – knows how business works
Physical Demands
- Keyboard use, pulling drawers, lifting papers <10lbs.
Background Information
Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. Since its founding in 1971, MSH has worked in over 150 countries with policy makers, health professionals, and health care consumers to improve the quality, availability and affordability of health services. Working with governments, donors, non governmental organizations, the private sector, and health agencies, MSH responds to priority health problems such as HIV & AIDS; tuberculosis; malaria; maternal, newborn and child health; family planning and reproductive health; and chronic non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and lung and heart disease. Through strengthening capacity, investing in health systems innovation, building the evidence base, and advocating for sound public health policy, MSH is committed to making a lasting difference in global health.
EEO Statement
Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.
Reports To
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition
How to apply:
Visit the MSH website to apply.
https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/9232/senior-specialist-ii%2c-talent-acquisition/job