Recruitment Assistant (Senior HR Assistant)
Support full lifecycle recruitment for the LAC region.
Overview
Support full lifecycle recruitment for the LAC region.
You have:
- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years of professional experience in recruitment or related fields.
- Strong business-level proficiency in English and Portuguese.
- Excellent customer service skills and responsiveness to client needs.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience as a recruitment coordinator is preferred.
- Familiarity with recruitment and HR systems/software is a bonus.
Recruitment Assistant (Senior HR Assistant)
Job #: req32326 Organization: IFC Sector: Human Resources Grade: GD Term Duration: 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Sao Paulo,Brazil Required Language(s): English, Portuguese Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 3/24/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC Description
IFC — a member of the World Bank Group — is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet.
IFC’s Human Resources (HR) Department provides strategic partnership to the business to develop and implement workforce strategies. The HR department includes three Centers of Expertise (COEs) -- Strategy & Organizational Effectiveness, Global Talent Acquisition & Mobility, and Talent & Incentives – and two Client Services teams providing support to HQ and regions.
We are seeking a Recruitment Assistant to be based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, to support the end-to-end talent acquisition requirements in our Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region, in this recruitment support position. The position will report to the Global Recruitment Program Lead, based in Washington DC, with a delivery line to our LAC Recruitment Officer.
Duties and Accountabilities:
• Support and execute the full lifecycle recruitment process from job posting to candidate onboarding for all requisitions in the region, ensuring adherence to metrics on time to fill, workforce plan completion, diversity of hires, Hiring Manager experience, and candidate experience. • Proactively follow up with Recruitment Officer and Hiring Managers to track recruitment status and manage the recruitment and appointment process, including posting vacancies, updating candidate status, scheduling job launch meetings and interviews, administering recorded video interviews and assessments, managing online interview forms, liaising with candidates to gather required information, coordinating on the salary offer, issuing the appointment letter, coordinating with global mobility teams on benefits and relocation, initiating onboarding, and administering the background screening process. • Conduct resume review and longlisting, with due attention to business requirements. • Provide a positive candidate experience by ensuring a clear and transparent process, providing timely communication, and seeking and incorporating candidate feedback. • Track requisition status and relevant metrics to ensure timely and quality delivery. • Support recruitment drives and batch hiring processes for the region. • Assist the Recruitment Officer in developing and maintaining talent pipelines and candidate sourcing channels. • Support talent outreach events in the region and actively promote IFC as an employer of choice.
Selection Criteria
• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of professional experience, including organizing, administering, and maintaining large recruitment volumes, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • Strong business-level proficiency in English and Portuguese, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both languages, including preparing professional emails, reports, and actively engaging in meetings. • Excellent customer service skills and responsiveness to client needs, with the ability to manage multiple clients with high expectations. • Initiative, resourcefulness, and creativity in solving problems and completing tasks. • Positive, open, collaborative, and discreet, with the ability to maintain confidentiality. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines and achieve performance metrics. • Sensitivity and adaptability in a multicultural environment. • Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Ability to interpret data and trends and strong attention to detail. • Familiarity with recruitment and HR systems/software is a bonus. • Experience as a recruitment coordinator and work experience in one or more LAC region countries is preferred.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience managing the recruitment process from start to finish? | This question assesses your direct experience in recruitment and your understanding of the process. | Discuss specific steps you took in past roles and emphasize your results. |
| How do you ensure a positive candidate experience during the hiring process? | This question explores your approach to candidate engagement and communication. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of a challenging recruitment you managed and how you overcame obstacles. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple recruitment projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to build and maintain talent pipelines? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |