We’re looking for a recruitment specialist to drive hiring across our international research institute, where scientists and experts tackle global issues like climate change, energy security, population aging, and sustainable development.

As part of a small but high-performing human resources team, you’ll play a central role in identifying and hiring both world-class researchers and the operational professionals who support our mission. This is a hands-on role in which you’ll manage hiring processes from start to finish, and work closely with IIASA leadership, scientists, and hiring managers to ensure we’re bringing in the right people, in the right way.

If you're motivated by purpose-driven work and thrive in a collaborative, multi-cultural environment, we’d love to hear from you.

• Manage full-cycle recruitment – from sourcing to onboarding – for critical roles across the institute.
• Partner closely with hiring managers and researchers to understand team needs and shape effective hiring strategies.
• Own and continuously improve recruitment processes, tools, and workflows.
• Explore, evaluate, and implement emerging recruitment technologies and digital tools to enhance sourcing, and increase overall hiring efficiency in a cost-effective manner.
• Be the first point of contact for candidates, ensuring a seamless, engaging, and high-quality experience throughout.
• Identify, attract and engage top talent through active sourcing and screening.
• Collaborate with other institute stakeholders on employer branding, hiring campaigns, and recruitment events.
• Support hiring managers with interviewing best practices, recruitment tools, and recruitment decision-making.

• An academic degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or other related field.

• Proven experience in end-to-end recruitment, preferably in an international, research, or mission-driven/not-for-profit organization.

• Demonstrated experience and strong interest in leveraging innovative HR technologies, with a proven ability to assess, adopt, and effectively use new tools and platforms, including applicant tracking systems.

• Proficiency in active sourcing methods and utilizing a diverse range of cost-effective channels to identify, attract, and engage top talent.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and seniority levels.

• A commitment to providing an outstanding candidate experience, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Exposure to or interest in employer branding, events, and recruitment marketing initiatives.

• A collaborative, proactive, and adaptable mindset suited to a dynamic, purpose-driven environment.

• Fluency in English is essential; additional language skills are an asset.

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