Associate Director, Recruitment

As an organization whose mission is to translate science into global public health impact , working on vaccines and therapeutics, IAVI has a vaccine policy which states that subject to applicable law, we require all U.S. and Puerto Rico based employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19, unless they have an approved medical or religious exemption or accommodation. We are committed to supporting our employees during this process as we work to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

Position Description

Job Title: Associate Director, Recruitment
Location: New York, NY

Reports to:      Chief People Officer 

Position Summary: 

IAVI is seeking a highly skilled and motivated candidate to fill the role of the Associate Director in the Human Resources Department. IAVI is growing in size and in operational complexity globally to support the expanded mission and workstreams. We are seeking a strategic and creative individual who can function more than a standard recruiter. An ideal candidate would have a seasoned HR generalist and/or HRBP experience but have expertise in high-volume recruitment who can bring innovation to the recruitment functions. This position provides an opportunity for a creative thinker to make an impact in talent acquisition and elevating recruitment practices organization-wide. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with hiring managers, business leaders, and key stakeholders to understand talent needs and provide advice on the best ways to move the open positions.
• Oversee and generate HR related documents in recruitment, such as job descriptions, employment contracts, etc. and ensure quality control. 
• Ensure that job descriptions are aligned organizationally in terms of responsibility levels, qualifications and skills.
• Become a deep subject matter expert within the business partner group and manage full cycle recruitment process.
• Embed sound HR skills and knowledge into the recruitment function. 
• Develop and execute sourcing plans to identify and recruit top talent, owning the candidate development process from identification and engagement to offer extension and onboarding.   
• Analyze recruitment trends, workforce, KPIs, and provide regular reports. 
• Review the existing recruitment processes and constantly improve on the quality and efficiencies.
• Increase IAVI's branding and foster relationships with Universities and institutions in order to develop a candidate pipeline through sourcing and networking techniques.    
• Develop/improve programs such as classification training for managers, consultancy review, internships, etc.
• Manage relationships with 3rd party service providers as assigned (agencies, advertising, background verification etc.)
• Lead special projects, such as the implementation of the recruitment module of HRIS.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the manager.

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management or a related field is required. 
• 10+ years of experience in a HR generalist or HR business partner capacity in an international setting is required. 
• 8+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment is required.
• Experience working in the Pharmaceutical / Biotech Industry is highly desirable.  

Qualifications and Skills:

• Thorough understanding of the basic HR skills and knowledge is required.
• Expert drafting and editing skills for basic HR documents (job description, posting, contracts) is required. 
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills are required.  
• Experience with international HR management, including international recruitment is required.
• Experience with high volume recruiting experience is required.  
• Excellent judgment and analytical skills are required.
• Excellent organizational and detail orientation skills are required.
• Experience utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter and other venues for sourcing and networking is required.  
• Proficiency with MS Office Products is required.  
• Experience in drafting consultancy SOWs and contracts is highly desirable.
• Good understanding of the employment contracts in different countries is highly desirable.
• Experience implementing an HRIS or a recruitment module is desirable.

Organizational Overview:

IAVI is a nonprofit scientific research organization dedicated to addressing urgent, unmet global health challenges including HIV and tuberculosis. Our mission is to translate scientific discoveries into affordable, globally accessible public health solutions. Through scientific and clinical research in Africa, India, Europe, and the U.S., IAVI is pioneering the development of biomedical innovations designed for broad global access. We develop vaccines and antibodies in and for the developing world and seek to accelerate their introduction in low-income countries. IAVI programs and partnerships are grounded in the regions of the world where the disease burden is the greatest, and our approach emphasizes sustainability. Our network of clinical research center partners in Africa and India helps strengthen in-country research capacity and supports the training and education of the next generation of scientists. The global impact of our science includes fundamental contributions to understanding the biology of HIV infection, which IAVI and others are applying toward advancing vaccine science and immunology. IAVI accelerates scientific discovery and development by fostering unique collaborations among academia, industry, local communities, governments, and funders to explore new and better ways to address public health threats that disproportionately affect people living in poverty. Our global reach, including a clinical research network in five countries in sub-Saharan Africa and in India, has allowed us to make fundamental contributions to understanding the epidemiology, transmission, virology, and immunology of HIV. This work played a key role in facilitating the design of promising HIV vaccine candidates, as well as the discovery of broadly neutralizing antibodies that are now being advanced as promising approaches for HIV prevention. Our integrated capabilities in vaccine and antibody discovery, development, and clinical research take advantage of bio-pharmaceutical industry expertise to accelerate the development and testing of prevention methods for HIV and other diseases. Through the Product Development Center, we support external researchers with technical and scientific expertise to accelerate the development of their own products.

IAVI CORE VALUES:

• Dedication to the Mission: We are committed to the translation of scientific discoveries into affordable, globally accessible public health solutions. 
• Innovative Evolution: We are committed to solving complex problems in creative and innovative ways, learning from our mistakes and successes and never giving up 
• Integrity: We are committed to meeting the highest ethical and professional standards in everything we do and to taking responsibility for our actions to earn respect 
• Collaboration: We are committed to embracing diversity, the power of global teamwork and the belief that by working as one we can make a difference
   Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relationship. IAVI is an equal opportunity employer and applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. 

IAVI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER actively committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive global organization. IAVI believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a representative candidate pool. At IAVI, we celebrate the spectrum of colleagues' experiences and believe that dedication to our mission above all is essential to our success as a scientific global non-profit. IAVI upholds these principles through IAVI's Global Diversity and Inclusion Committee.  

IAVI has zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, caste, national origin, home language, ancestry, religion, marital or civil partnership status, age, physical or mental disability, HIV status and any other medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status, in addition to any other status protected under the law in any of our locations worldwide.