Global Talent Acquisition Specialist II (Remote, English/French)

About the role

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is looking for a Global Talent Acquisition Specialist II to report to the Regional HRBP within the Acquisition & Talent Development department. The role works with hiring managers to assess current and planned talent needs and to present qualified, diverse candidate slates that fit the organization's mission and values. It also builds and maintains a large network of current and potential candidates for key positions. Candidates must be based in the CWARO region or a closely aligned time zone where CRS has a legal presence, and fluency in both English and French is required.

Key responsibilities

• Build relationships with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, advise on talent acquisition strategy and support proactive recruitment planning.
• Develop talent pipelines through targeted sourcing using social media, professional networks, industry associations, alumni communities and other channels.
• Help design, implement and monitor recruitment approaches that deliver timely, high-quality hires.
• Identify and secure staff for major donor funding opportunities (grants and contracts), aligned with donor requirements.
• Promote the employer brand by articulating employee value propositions and supporting competency-based interviews.
• Work with compensation and hiring managers on competitive, compliant employment offers.
• Ensure recruitment complies with employment laws, equal employment opportunity principles and CRS policies, promoting fairness, equity and inclusion.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field; minimum 4 years of experience as a recruiter.
• Experience sourcing diverse candidates and using applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Preferred: Master's degree, international development experience, Oracle Recruitment Cloud (ORC), Taleo, prior ATS system administration, and some knowledge of staffing for US government contracts.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.
• Agency competencies such as personal accountability, integrity, collaboration, openness to learning, leadership and strategic mindset.

What we offer

• For U.S.-based staff: medical, dental, life insurance, vision and a retirement savings plan.
• Benefits for non-U.S. employees depend on the country of employment or in-country office.