Contract Recruiter

Summary

WRI intends to award a four-month, full-time contract to a Recruiter. As a contract Recruiter, you will independently manage approximately 10-15 recruitment searches concurrently for WRI’s US office. This contract allows you to work remotely from any US location and with flexible hours using your own computer equipment. You will be provided a WRI email address and limited access to our systems to perform the deliverables outlined below.

The selected contractor will be trained on our HR talent acquisition processes and policies.

Candidates who can be available 30-40 hours/week are strongly preferred.

Start and end dates are flexible, but ideally you can begin the contract on July 6 and end on November 5, 2022. 

Scope of Work and Deliverables/Outputs

• Independently manage 10 – 15 entry- to mid-level US-based openings concurrently with an expectation to fill positions with top talent within two months
• Lead kick-off meetings with hiring managers to learn more about their hiring needs and explain the recruitment process 
• Provide kind, timely and consistent communication to applicants, hiring managers, and talent acquisition team
• Source candidates for open positions and post positions to different job boards as needed
• Review all applications for positions and contact top candidates to conduct 15-minute phone screens
• Recommend candidates to hiring managers and schedule next steps
• Conduct reference checks
• Utilize Jobvite (applicant tracking system) & Office 365 systems to conduct all tasks.

Qualifications 

• Minimum of 5 years of independently managing recruitment processes and searches
• Strong attention to detail and ability to use sound judgment in reviewing and recommending applicants
• Familiarity with utilizing professional position sourcing techniques 
• Ability to work with individuals across all levels and functions
• Strong level of professionalism with ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficient in Office 365 products
• Expert user in Jobvite or other applicant tracking systems
• Experience working in a large nonprofit, research center, and/or think tank preferred

How to Apply: Please submit your resume with a personalized cover letter that includes your availability and compensation request.

Evaluation and Selection
The following elements will be the primary considerations in evaluating all applications submitted in response to this posting:

• The extent to which the applicant’s application materials fulfill WRI’s requirements as outlined in posting
• Demonstrated expertise and experience in previous roles
• Overall cost of the applicant’s proposal (i.e.: compensation required)
  

The consultant offering the best overall value will be selected. For this position, price and non-price aspects are considered to be of approximately equal importance.

Compliance Requirements: WRI receives funding from a variety of sources, including governments and other non-governmental organizations. 

WRI Overview 
World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade in order to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. 

We are passionate. We value our diversity of interests, skills and backgrounds. We have a flexible work environment. And we share a common goal to catalyze change that will improve the lives of people. Our shared ideals are at the core of our approach. They include: integrity, innovation, urgency, independence and respect. 

The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges, and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact. 

We have been growing rapidly: our staff has doubled in size over the past 5 years and our operating budget is now $120 million. Founded in 1982, WRI has a global staff of 800+ people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico and the United States as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.   

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices.   

The World Resources Institute (http://www.wri.org) is an environmental and development research and policy organization that creates solutions to protect the Earth and improve people’s lives. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is WRI’s policy to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, protected veteran status, or disability. WRI’s global agenda requires a staff that is diverse – with respect to race, gender, cultural, and international background. Diverse perspectives and experience enhance the way WRI selects and approaches issues, as well as the creativity and applicability of WRI’s policy research and analysis. WRI, therefore, encourages applications from U.S. minorities, persons from other countries (especially developing nations), and from women of all backgrounds.