Human Resources Sr. Specialist/Lead Specialist – Labor Relations Group Head

What you’ll need

• Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents.

• Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB Group.

• Education: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Human Resources, Law, Business Administration, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.

• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, including formal training or experience in labor/employee relations. Knowledge of the IDB Group's staff rules and conflict resolution system is desirable, in addition to:  

  • Experience working/partnering with Department Managers and building strong, collaborative relationships across HRD and with client Departments and stakeholders. Ability to influence across non-direct reporting teams.

  • Analytical and strategic mindset with ability to simplify complex information and data quickly.

  • Strong written communication skills. Attention to detail and strong strategic execution.

  • Experience in drafting documents and presentations for consideration to Senior Management Committees is highly desirable.

• Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish; additional knowledge of Portuguese and/or French is a plus.

Core and Technical Competencies

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Opportunity Summary 

• Type of contract: Fixed-term, International Staff
• Length of contract: 3 years
• Starting date: As soon as possible
• Location: Headquarters, Washington, D.C., USA

Our inclusive culture: Our people are committed and passionate about improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean, and they get to do what they love in a diverse, collaborative and stimulating work environment. We are the first Latin American and Caribbean development institution to be awarded the EDGE Move certification, recognizing our proven commitment to gender equality. As an employee you can be part of the Employee Resource Groups: The Afro-Descendant Alliance Group, GLOBE (LGBTQ+), All In for peoples with disabilities and our Professional Women’s Network.

About us:  At the IDB, we’re committed to improving lives. Since 1959, we’ve been a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social, and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. We do more than lending though. We partner with our 48-member countries to provide Latin America and the Caribbean with innovative research about relevant development issues, policy advice to inform their decisions, and technical assistance to improve on the planning and execution of projects. For this, we need people who not only have the right skills, but also are passionate about improving lives.

The IDB offers a competitive benefits and compensation package.

Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.

The IDB is committed to diversity and inclusion and to providing equal opportunities of employment. We embrace diversity on the basis of gender, age, education, national origin, ethnic origin, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and HIV/AIDs status. We encourage women, Afro-descendants, Indigenous peoples, the LGBTQ+ community and peoples with disabilities to apply.

The organization requires a COVID-19 vaccination for in-person business in the United States. Therefore, everyone working in HQ is required to present proof of vaccination status upon hire unless they qualify for a medical or religious exemption, subject to the Bank’s approval.