Talent Acquisition Specialist II, Proposal Recruitment

About CRS:
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.
Background
As a global organization, that has grown significantly in size over the past decade, CRS is now comprised of almost 7,000 people from over 100 countries who collaborate to catalyze transformational change. CRS identified four Strategic Approaches that will enable the agency to achieve the ; one is to build a more agile, innovative, and impactful organization.
The Global People Resources (GPR) department is integral to shaping this more agile, innovative and impactful agency. With in GPR is the Global Talent Acquisition Group (TAG) which has a unique role in ensuring CRS has a highly diverse, engaged, and skilled workforce that demonstrates our values, delivers results, and transforms the communities where we work and serve.
Global TAG is a highly collaborative team that supports the recruitment of professionals to work in a variety of departments or regions around the world. CRS recruiters are passionate about contributing to CRS’s global mission. Global TAG teammates help each other and have a lot of fun together.
Job Summary
Working in partnership with proposal team members, the Talent Acquisition Specialist – Proposal Recruitment, provides guidance on recruitment strategies based on requests for proposals (RFP), requests for application (RFA) and Task Orders. You will support the agency’s competitive positioning for and pursuit of donor funding primarily from U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), a nd other US government donor funding acquisition mechanisms. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining a large network of current and potential candidates for Key Personnel positions. You will collaborate to identify and secure high performing / promising staff for proposal-based positions.
*This position is open to telecommuting, anywhere in the world*
Roles and Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the development, planning, and implementation of recruiting activities designed to enhance CRS’ ability to attract and retain qualified candidates. Primary sourcing and recruitment related activities for RFP, RFA and Task Orders.
• Develop and maintain network of contacts to help identify and source qualified candidates.
• Work closely with Global Talent Sourcers to grow the CRS’ Talent Pool of qualified Key Personnel for proposals/RFPs/grants.
• Source, screen and refer candidates, external and internal, for interviews with a focus on providing a diverse candidate slate.
• Conduct reference checks.
• Negotiate salaries within proposal budget and donor regulations.
• Maintain recruitment component of human capital management (HCM) system. When applicable, ensure proper documentation for audits, i.e. U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) / Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with applicable employment laws, i.e., employment laws in the countries, US states/counties/cities in which CRS operates.
• Seek, establish, and maintain relationships with organizations with the goal of recruiting a highly diverse, knowledgeable, and skilled workforce.
• Represent CRS, both internal and external, to support strategic talent acquisition for CRS.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management/Business or related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of five years recruitment experience
• Experience in recruiting Key Personnel for proposals/contracts in an International nongovernmental organization (NGO) environment

Required Languages – English. French or Spanish, a plus.
Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 25% internationally, when travel resumes
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively develop a large and diverse network of relationships
• Strong research skills
• Organized and able to multi-task
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively
• Strategic and analytical thinker
• Ability to deliver high levels of customer service and support
• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS). Oracle Recruitment Cloud (ORC) or Taleo experience a plus.
• Team player/collaborative

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of USAID rules and regulations pertaining to RFA and RFP solicitations
• Excellent MS Office skills and experience using an ATS
• Established network of contacts within the non-profit sector
• Advanced Internet Recruitment Strategies (AIRS) or other recruitment certification(s)
• Master’s in international development related field

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.