Associate Director of Talent Acquisition, HR & Administration
Location
District of ColumbiaUnited States POSITION: Associate Director of Talent
AcquisitionDIVISION/DEPT: Human
ResourcesREPORTS TO: Chief
People OfficerLOCATION: Washington
DC FLSA STATUS: Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY
The Associate
Director of Talent Acquisition provides strategic and operational leadership
for Project HOPE s global recruitment function. This role is responsible for
designing, implementing, and continuously improving a scalable, equitable, and
mission-aligned talent acquisition strategy that supports organizational
growth, emergency response readiness, and long-term workforce planning.The Associate
Director partners closely with senior leadership, hiring managers, HR
colleagues, and external partners to deliver high-quality recruitment outcomes
across U.S. and international roles, while ensuring compliance, process
consistency, and an excellent candidate experience.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Talent
Acquisition Strategy & LeadershipDevelop and lead a
comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with Project HOPE s
organizational priorities, workforce plans, and global operating modelServe as a strategic
advisor to hiring managers on recruitment priorities, labor market trends,
and talent risksDrive and continuously refine recruitment frameworks, processes, and tools to enhance efficiency, scalability, and candidate experience across global operationsOperational
OversightDirect and oversee
end-to-end recruitment processes for exempt, non-exempt, leadership, and
hard-to-fill roles across domestic and international operations in
partnership with the Regional HR Officers and Associate Director
International HREnsure consistent
application of recruiting procedures, service-level agreements, and hiring
governance globallyMonitor recruitment
metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, quality of hire, candidate experience) and
use data to drive continuous improvementTeam
Management & Capability BuildingLead, coach, and
develop a high-performing talent acquisition team, including internal
recruiters and temporary or external recruiting partnersEstablish clear roles,
expectations, and performance standards for the recruitment functionBuild workforce
capacity to respond quickly to surge and emergency hiring needsStakeholder
PartnershipPartner closely with
hiring managers to clarify role requirements, interview design, selection
criteria, and hiring timelinesCollaborate with CPO to
ensure alignment on job leveling, salary ranges, and employment complianceManage relationships
with external recruiting firms, search partners, and contingency staffing
providersCompliance
& Risk ManagementEnsure recruitment
processes comply with applicable employment laws, donor requirements,
internal policies, and audit standardsOversee documentation,
recordkeeping, and system integrity related to recruitment activitiesPartner with Legal and
HR leadership on sensitive, complex, or high-risk hiring mattersSystems
& Process ImprovementOversee the effective
use and continuous improvement of applicant tracking systems and
recruitment toolsIdentify and implement
process enhancements to improve efficiency, transparency, and candidate
experienceContribute to broader
HR transformation initiatives as needed
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor s degree in
Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field Minimum of 8 10 years
of progressive talent acquisition experience, including management
responsibilityDemonstrated
experience recruiting for complex, mission-driven, or global organizationsStrong knowledge of
U.S. employment practices and exposure to international recruitment
environmentsProven ability to
partner across the organization and influence hiring decisionsExperience in
nonprofit, humanitarian, global health, or international development
organizationsExperience leading
recruitment in growth or change environmentsKnowledgeable in
working with applicant tracking systems and recruiting analyticsStrategic thinking and
sound judgment Strong leadership and
people management skillsHigh attention to
detail and operational excellenceAbility to balance
urgency with compliance and qualityExcellent
communication and stakeholder management skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work
environment described below are representative of those required to perform the
essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made for
individuals with disabilities.
Physical demands
Ability to work in a typical office environment and operate standard office equipment.Ability to communicate in verbal and written form.Ability to travel or work in countries where working conditions are classified as hardship. as needed
Work environment
Typical office or hybrid work environment with minimal noise exposure.Travel for extended periods by air and other modes of transportation. Project HOPE employees work in the global health field and may be required to travel or work in countries where working conditions are classified as hardship .
While international travel is not a regular part of every job, programmatic needs may require it intermittently.
Notice to applicants
Project HOPE does not conduct direct solicitation/recruitment via email. Project HOPE never asks job applicants for payment or financial information at any stage of the recruitment process. Project HOPE will never send you a third-party check and ask you to cash it. If you have been recruited via email, please contact
Compliance@projecthope.org
Salary range starting at $95,000 - 120,000 per year. Compensation for the role is dependent on several factors, including a candidate s qualifications, skills, and experience. Project HOPE offers comprehensive benefits as part of the total compensation package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 403(b), paid leave, and much more. For more information about our benefits, please visit our benefits page.Due to the substantial number of inquiries, we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be considered. No phone calls please. However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise.
Thank you very much for your interest in Project HOPE and this exciting project opportunity.