Talent Management Specialist jobs in Virginia

About ChildFund
ChildFund is a child-focused international development organization that works in 24 countries to connect children with the people, resources and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe, no matter where they are.

ChildFund’s Values
ChildFund is cultivating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible environment where everyone is seen and welcomed equally. In our culture of connection, you will have ample opportunity to grow, learn, and lead while contributing to our inspiring vision.

ChildFund’s Commitment
ChildFund International has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and other representatives in the delivery of its mission and services for children. ChildFund is committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace as well as in the communities where it delivers programs and services. ChildFund expects every staff member, partner, and representative to adhere to this commitment and to ensure all organizational policies and standards are followed.

About This Role
The Specialist, Talent Management and Recruiting is responsible for supporting global Talent Management activities and conducting “full-cycle” recruitment for select positions based in the US. The Recruiting Specialist is part of a global Recruitment and Retention team in the Global Human Resources (GHR) Department.
This is a good opportunity for you if you have started a career in human resources, have some talent management, learning, or recruiting experience and are interested in taking the next step in your career with an international organization, taking part in talent-related projects, and doing full-cycle recruiting within a growing team. You will succeed in this position if you have a strong customer service orientation and a desire to provide an excellent experience to employees, teams, candidates, and hiring managers. You will thrive in this role if you enjoy taking on various tasks and projects related to attracting and retaining talent, are a savvy user and enhancer of new and existing technology, have the ability to build relationships virtually and across borders, enjoy connecting with people, and can independently manage a busy schedule.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with Director, Recruitment and Retention, Recruiting team members, GHR colleagues, people managers, and hiring managers on talent management and recruiting projects
• Administer learning platforms in use by ChildFund, including Covey, Humentum, DisasterReady, and others; managing access, communicating course offerings, providing support to course selection, reporting, and other administration activities
• Conduct full-cycle recruiting activities for select US-based positions including interns, part-time, and full-time roles; conduct proactive sourcing, shortlisting, screening interviews, offer negotiation, and reference/background checks, and preboarding/onboarding, following best practices and ChildFund processes.
• Provide timely support to global training activities as requested.
• Support annual performance activities and guidance to staff, people managers, and teams related to goal-setting, check-ins, annual competency assessments, and final reviews.
• Support annual employee engagement surveys including participating in the selection of questions, system administration, vendor management, and reporting.
• Proactively and conscientiously maintain required GHR records related to Recruitment and Retention; contribute to accurate talent and recruiting-related data and metrics.
• Assist in enhancing the knowledge and capacity of Global Human Resources colleagues, people managers, and staff about ChildFund recruiting and talent management programs and activities through various communication platforms including but not limited to SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and email.
• Communicate with Global HR Shared Services, business partners, and managers to encourage compliance with existing business processes for the use of the HR system, WeConnect, and to enable collaboration and efficiency.
• Maintain a learning and growth mindset and participate in opportunities for training, professional development, and learning about HR and industry changes and trends.
• Support additional Global HR projects and initiatives as requested.
• Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy.

Required Competencies

• Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking system(s) and learning management systems; ability to work productively with outside vendors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams. Proficiency with Sharepoint preferred.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated good judgement and impeccable confidentiality ethic.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and requirements.
• Demonstrated collaborative work style, including the ability to build relationships internally and externally, with sensitivity to cultural differences.
• Outstanding customer service orientation and proactive, response approach to internal and external communication.
• Strong results orientation.

Required Experience and Education

• University degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 4 years of human resources, learning, or talent management experience.
• Previous full-cycle recruiting experience in Human Resources strongly preferred.

Other Criteria

• Current work authorization in the US is required.
• Ability to work in the ChildFund International Office in Richmond on a hybrid schedule required.