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The Human Resources Department (HRD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is inviting applications to build a competitive pool of ready-to-hire Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs) for its Client Services Unit (CSU).

The HRBP supports the assigned client department in its recruitment, staffing, performance management, career development, organizational development, and other HR programs to meet the business needs of the client department and the Fund. The HRBP works under the direct supervision and guidance of the Strategic HR Partner (SHRP) and in close collaboration with hiring managers, HRD Centers of Expertise (COEs), and department & HRD management, to best support the implementation of the departmental HR strategy and ensure consistent application of the Fund’s HR policies and practices by effective coordination with HRD colleagues.

Successful candidates will be offered a one-year long-term contract (LTC) with the possibility to renew for an additional 3 years subject to performance, continued business needs, and funding, for a maximum total of a 4-year contract. The possibility of competing for available Term staff roles during the duration of the contract also exists. Please see more information about working at the IMF here and the IMF Annual Report 2023: Committed to Collaboration for more general information about the IMF.

Role and Responsibilities:

Main areas of accountability or co-accountability include the following but are not limited to:

• As a member of departmental HR team, collaborates with departmental managers and contributes to the development and implementation of staffing strategies, and discusses staffing and skills needs with line managers and supports sourcing and recruitment of appropriate diversity and skills mix in the department; maintains a strong relationship between HRD and the broader Fund, assisting the SHRP in advising on the management of departmental resources and synthesizing insights from assigned department to identify key business needs and inform relevant HR programs.
• Refines, enhances, and supports the execution of Fund-wide programs, such as the Economist Program (EP), Special Appointee Program (SAP), Fund Internship Program (FIP), and Externally Financed Appointee (EFA) program. Clearly communicates program objectives to relevant stakeholders and collects feedback from participants to drive program improvement.
• Advises, interprets, and implements the Fund’s HR policies, practices, and procedures. Contributes to the Fund’s HR policies and initiatives through participation in working groups.
• Provides coaching to clients on career management by identifying relevant training opportunities, guides in the preparation of Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and follows up on development goals as needed. Supports department with the implementation of succession planning systems, including identifying potential internal candidates for future departmental needs.
• Implements and utilizes performance management tools. Liaises within HR Operations and the Talent Centers of Expertise (COE) on improving managerial competencies. Works closely with relevant stakeholders to identify performance issues, proposes solutions, and monitors results of performance improvement plans. Assists the SHRP during the Annual Talent Management Exercise (ATME), including annual merit, and promotions exercises, midyear performance and talent reviews, post mission feedback surveys, and other ad hoc business needs.
• Works on staffing and other HR transactions in Workday and provides guidance to a HR Project Analyst or Office Manager on the use of the system. Uses the HR systems to provide HR analytics to the department to facilitate informed decision-making processes.
• Stays abreast of new policy and program developments and identifies impacts; ensures consistency in the application of departmental and Fund-wide HR policies/programs as part of the accountability framework. Provides key input in drafting the department’s accountability framework on HR management.
• Actively participates in the implementation of the dept. strategy on HR matters.
• Other duties as assigned by the direct manager.

Minimum Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Master’s Degree, or equivalent, in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related discipline plus a minimum of four years of professional HR experience, or a bachelor’s degree plus 10 years of relevant professional work experience.
• Broad HR proficiency, demonstrating a strong theoretical understanding of, and experience in major HR areas, including recruitment, rewards, and talent management.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, a good approach to teamwork, and proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff and managers at all levels.
• Strong learning agility by being able to learn quickly about a client department’s core work and the Fund’s human resources policies and practices; willingness to question the status quo while at the same time having a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills and a proven ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong ability to provide coaching and feedback in a timely fashion, and to share knowledge, information, and technical expertise to help staff develop in their roles.
• Sound judgment and utmost discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive personnel cases; use of strategic judgment in understanding departmental business needs to initiate improvements to HR tools.
• Strong background in HR analytics, data analysis, and integrated talent management platforms (for example PeopleSoft, Workday, etc.) and an ability to identify and apply HR trends and industry best practices.

Department:

HRDAI CS Human Resources Department Immediate Office Client Services Unit

Hiring For:

A11, A12

The IMF is committed to achieving a diverse staff, including age, creed, culture, disability, educational background, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, nationality, race, religion and beliefs, and sexual orientation. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process.