WORK FOR AN AWARD-WINNING NON-PROFIT SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

POSITION: Diversity Talent Acquisition Specialist
Industry: Non-profit/International Development/Housing
Job Location: Remote, US
Reports to: President
Start Date: Immediate  
Term: Full time
Salary: $60,000 - $75,000
 
WHO WE ARE

Founded in 2004, Build Change is an innovative non‐profit social enterprise whose mission is to greatly reduce deaths, injuries, and economic losses caused by housing and school collapses due to earthquakes, extreme weather, and fires. Our global experience shows that home improvement programs focused on improving existing housing can be carried out successfully across a range of countries and disaster contexts. We implement programs that are both economically and socially sustainable. Our approach looks beyond construction and engineering, to create an environment in which people want to improve the safety of their homes, and in which it is possible and affordable for them to do so. Build Change is currently active in South East Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, South America, and the United States. Build Change is the recipient of multiple awards, including a 2017 Skoll Foundation Award for Social Entrepreneurship, and 2016 OpenIDEO Urban Resilience Challenge Winner, and was a top three finalist in IBM’s inaugural Call for Code Developer Challenge in 2018.
 
YOUR NEW OPPORTUNITY

Build Change is seeking an experienced and energetic Diversity Talent Acquisition Specialist to help us expand our worldwide team of experts.  The Diversity Talent Acquisition Specialist will be part of our Global Operations Team and will work closely with HR and Build Change leadership to research, refine and implement effective sourcing, recruiting, and hiring strategies to attract a diverse pool of top-notch talent for the organization. This position reports to the HR Manager. 
 
Responsibilities:
The Diversity Talent Acquisition Specialist develops, facilitates, and implements all phases of the recruitment process, with highlights as follows:

• Collaborates with department managers to identify and draft detailed and accurate job descriptions, along with screening and hiring criteria.
• Sources talent with a lens towards diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Posts and disseminates job ads on job boards targeting specific audiences based on position, location, and need. 
• Identifies and implements efficient and effective diversity recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role, industry standards, and the needs of the organization.
• Schedules interviews; oversees preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials.
• Leads the interview process, attending and conducting (as appropriate) 1:1 screening interviews and interviews with managers, directors, and other stakeholders.
• Manages and tracks all applicants and their respected roles. Maintains recruitment files with applicant information. Updates the recruitment tracker(s) and presents information to hiring managers when needed.
• Collaborates with the hiring manager and/or other human resource staff during the offer process, identifying and recommending salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other pertinent details.
• Checks candidates’ references and credentials, verifying experience and background.
• Counsels candidates on the interview and hiring process.
• Follows up with clients or hiring managers after the interview process to determine whether a placement can be made; collects feedback when placement is unsuccessful.
• Arranges meeting locations, travel, and/or accommodations for applicants and company managers when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned. 

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
Your skillset includes:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics.
• Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for the recruitment of diverse talent for a variety of roles, with a focus on (and track record of) effective diversity hiring strategies.
• Excellent time management with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software or other recruitment systems; experience with Applicant Stack preferred. 
• Proficient with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, or related software.

You have:

• At least five years’ experience managing all phases of the recruitment process with a focus on diversity hiring and/or recruiting for non-profit or development organizations. 
• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent work experience, is required.
• You would describe yourself as:
• Passionate about Diversity Equity & Inclusive workplace practices and Human Resources
• Passionate about the right of all people to dignified and safe housing
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently while also contributing fully as a team member
• Creative and passionate about finding great diverse talent.

And maybe you also:

• Are SHRM, or HRCI accredited, or working towards accreditation.
• Are a member of SHRM or another large Human Resources professional network.
• Are experienced and familiar with employment laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.
• Have worked for a development-focused non-profit, global non-profit, or for an engineering or manufacturing firm.

ARE YOU INTERESTED?
Then please visit www.buildchange.org/about/careers and select the link for this position. Applications will be accepted until filled and will be reviewed as received. Build Change is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified women and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No calls, please.

Build Change is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. It is the policy of Build Change that qualified individuals with disabilities not be discriminated against because of their disabilities in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of Build Change to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. Build Change is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship.