HR Analyst (Data Analyst), Global Talent Acquisition
Job #: | req34112 |
Organization: | IFC |
Sector: | Human Resources |
Grade: | GE |
Term Duration: | 3 years 0 months |
Recruitment Type: | Local Recruitment |
Location: | Washington, DC,United States |
Required Language(s): | English |
Preferred Language(s): | |
Closing Date: | 9/5/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC |
Description
At the World Bank Group (WBG), your work shapes the future. With 189 member countries and a mission to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity, WBG is one of the world’s most impactful development organizations. We rely on the strength of our people: broad representation, driven, and determined to deliver results globally.
The WBG HR Department is seeking a Data Analyst – Global Talent Acquisition (HR Analyst) to support the rollout and strategic implementation of end-to-end Global Talent Acquisition services.
Duties and Accountabilities:
• Proactively gather, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data and information and prepare relevant reports, dashboards, and presentations to generate insights that strengthen support for WBG business objectives, contributing to change management and knowledge management efforts.
• Collaborate with other support functions (Analytics, Budget) and HR areas to incorporate multiple data streams to effectively analyze and communicate results and recommendations.
• Develop and enhance HR analytics tools and resources to support efficient and effective Recruitment services. This includes satisfaction surveys, scorecards, reports, instructional guides, process maps, data visualizations and knowledge products.
• Perform sentiment analysis on qualitative data, such as client and staff feedback, to gauge overall satisfaction and identify areas for improvement.
• Proactively monitor internal and external Recruitment trends and identify gaps and improvement possibilities for the delivery model and related programs, processes and metrics in alignment with the WBG talent strategy.
• Foster a data-driven culture within the team by implementing effective data quality controls to ensure accuracy, integrity, and consistency, as well as data models and analytical frameworks to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Recruitment services.
• Contribute to streamlining and automation of Recruitment through digital transformation initiatives by providing inputs for process and system changes, including functional requirements.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Selection Criteria
• Master's degree in business administration, Human
Resources, Organizational/Industrial Psychology, Statistics, Business
Analytics, Data Science or a related field with minimum of 2 years of relevant
experience, preferably in a global company or organization; or Bachelor’s
degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in HR or data analytics, including demonstrated
ability to conduct research and analysis, data mining, and report
generation.
• Good narrative grasp of ‘the story behind the numbers’, and ability to
articulate issues and recommend solutions to aid management in
decision-making;
• Strong
knowledge of HR information systems, tools, and processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications,
especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of data visualization tools such as Power
BI and Tableau
• Familiarity with SQL for data analysis and report
creation/development, as well as Python/R for data analysis
• Strong oral and written communications and presentation skills in
English, ability to translate complex data for a variety of audiences, and
experience preparing client-ready materials.
• Strong quality control and client-service orientation and attention to
detail.
• Flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with
shifting work priorities and demands and tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and project management skills with the ability to
articulate issues and recommend solutions.
• High level of integrity, tact and discretion when managing sensitive
and confidential information.
WBG Culture Attributes:
1. Sense
of Urgency – Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internal
and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful
Risk Taking – Taking informed and thoughtful risks and making courageous
decisions to push boundaries for greater impact.
3. Empowerment
and Accountability – Engaging with others in an empowered and accountable
manner for impactful results.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories.