Talent Acquisition Officer (Temporary)

Talent Acquisition Officer (Temporary)

HQ, New York

About Pure Earth

Pure Earth is a growing international nonprofit addressing one of the most urgent yet solvable global health crises: toxic pollution and its profound impacts on human health. We specialize in preventing exposure to lead and other toxins in low- and middle-income countries, embedding solutions into government systems that outlast any single project or grant.

With substantial multi-year funding through the Audacious Project, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Coefficient Giving, and other partners, secured through 2033, Pure Earth is leading one of the largest concentrated efforts ever undertaken to end childhood lead poisoning. We are scaling proven interventions across dozens of countries in Latin America, Africa, and Asia, working in partnership with governments, multilateral organizations, leading philanthropies, and frontline organizations to identify exposure sources, mitigate contamination, and improve policies and regulation.

Pure Earth holds top ratings from Charity Navigator and Candid, and our work has been featured on the TED mainstage and across major news and global health outlets. At Pure Earth, you'll join an agile, mission-driven team that translates science and innovation into measurable impact, with the resources, partnerships, and ambition to deliver change at scale.

Position Overview

Pure Earth is seeking a highly organized and proactive Talent Acquisition Officer (Temporary) to manage recruitment activities for the Human Resources function for a six-month period. As Pure Earth expands programs, the Talent Acquisition Officer will support hiring across HQ and country offices, from vacancy posting and screening through offers and onboarding.

Working closely with the Global HR Director, HR Analyst and hiring managers, the role keeps priority positions on schedule, maintains accurate recruitment records, and supports consistent, fair and inclusive hiring practices across regions.

Reporting and Team Structure

Reports to: Global HR Director

Direct reports: None

Key internal partners: Hiring managers, Programs, Operations, Finance, and country office leadership across Africa, Asia and Latin America

Work Location

HQ, New York (hybrid)

Employment Type

Full-Time, Temporary, non-exempt

Scope of Work

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to

Recruitment Delivery

• Manage recruitment for US and international vacancies from posting through offer, including screening, interview coordination, written assessments, reference checks and offer preparation.
• Post vacancies on recruitment platforms and internal channels, sharing internal vacancies with all staff before external hiring.
• Screen and shortlist applications to present qualified shortlists to hiring managers.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and candidate communications across time zones, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Facilitate structured interview processes in line with DEI and EEO/hiring policies.

Hiring Manager Support

• Support hiring managers and country leadership throughout the recruitment process, including country-led hiring, timelines and selection decisions.
• Prepare interview materials, job descriptions and recruitment documentation using Pure Earth templates.

Tracking, Reporting and Handover

• Maintain recruitment records and candidate databases with full accuracy for every active vacancy.
• Report recruitment metrics (total applicants, time to fill, offer acceptance, candidate experience) and pipeline status to the Global HR Director.
• Facilitate onboarding in Deel with the HR Analyst, ensuring offer and hire details are HR-approved and complete.

Required Qualifications and Experiences

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

Experience

• 1+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience (in-house or agency).
• Experience recruiting for international roles or across multiple countries.
• Experience using structured interviews and scorecards and applying EEO and DEI hiring practices.
• Experience managing multiple vacancies at once with accurate tracking.
• Strong written and verbal communication with candidates and hiring managers across cultures and time zones.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint).

Desired (nice to have)

• Experience recruiting for nonprofit, global health or international development organizations.
• Experience with an applicant tracking system or HRIS (TriNet/Deel preferred).
• SHRM-CP/PHR or a recruitment certification.

Work Supervision

None

Work Environment

Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with a minimum of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the NYC office. Occasional early or late calls may be needed to reach candidates and hiring managers across time zones.

Salary

L3 position, full-time non-exempt employee, temporary six-month assignment with an annualized salary range of $70,000 to $90,000, prorated for the six-month contract term.

Contract Duration

Six-month period contract.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your application through Pure Earth’s online career portal. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Pure Earth to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, gender or gender identity, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

This job description may be revised and updated as required to meet organizational objectives.