Talent Acquisition Manager in Genève

pbStatus: /b12-month fixed-term contract, with an immediate start required to support the establishment of our new Geneva office /p pbLocation: /bGeneva /p pbReports to: /bDirector of Talent Acquisition /p pThe IFRS Foundation is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that develops accounting and sustainability disclosure standards for the capital markets globally. Our standards help companies provide clear, comparable information so investors can make better-informed decisions. /p pWith offices in Beijing, Frankfurt, London, Montreal, San Francisco and Tokyo, we are now adding Geneva. Expected to open in mid-2027, the new office will serve as the seat of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), whose standards are in the process of being adopted in close to 50 jurisdictions. /p pYou will join as our more detailed plans for the Geneva office take shape. As our Talent Acquisition Manager for the Geneva project, you will play a key part in building the team from the ground up – finding and welcoming the people who will shape how it works and how it connects with our teams around the world. It is a rare chance to combine the stability of an established, globally trusted institution with the energy and ownership of a growing start-up, as the IFRS Foundation enters this next chapter. /p pbJob purpose: /bWe are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Talent Acquisition Manager to join our Talent Acquisition HR Centre of Excellence on a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Geneva. This delivery-focused role will primarily support recruitment for our new Geneva office, leading the delivery of critical and specialist roles. The successful candidate will bring extensive end-to-end recruitment expertise, a strong understanding of the sustainability and/or professional services landscape, and the ability to operate effectively across global markets, with particular knowledge of the Swiss employment market. /p h3Principal accountabilities: /h3 pbEnd-to-End Recruitment Delivery /b /p ulliOwn and manage end-to-end recruitment across a range of roles, with a particular focus on specialist, senior and hard-to-fill positions within sustainability, senior stakeholder engagement and operational disciplines. /liliLead sourcing strategy, talent mapping and direct headhunting, proactively building pipelines of high-quality candidates. /liliDeliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle, acting as an ambassador for the IFRS Foundation’s employer brand. /liliManage relationships with external recruitment partners and search firms, engaging them where appropriate while maximising direct sourcing capability. /liliWork in line with agreed HR process frameworks, RACI matrices and service-level agreements. /li /ul pbStakeholder Engagement Partnership /b /p ulliPartner with HR Business Partners (HRBPs), leaders and hiring managers to understand recruitment needs, provide expert advice and agree effective hiring strategies. /liliActively gather and incorporate stakeholder feedback to improve recruitment delivery, processes and outcomes. /li /ul pbOperational Excellence Governance /b /p ulliManage strategic talent acquisition projects, ensuring delivery within agreed timeframes and resources. /liliMaintain accurate recruitment records and data, monitor key metrics and support continuous improvement across talent acquisition processes. /liliMaintain up-to-date knowledge of market practices, trends, candidate pools and best-in-class recruitment solutions. /liliSupport HRBPs in defining business hiring needs and adapt processes, tools and solutions to meet evolving requirements. /liliContribute to a cohesive and inclusive organisational culture through thoughtful talent practices. /liliDeploy and / or initiates and launches HR and talent solutions in response to clearly identified organisational needs and long-term priorities. /liliActively collects and considers stakeholder feedback (HRBPs, leaders, managers, employees) to refine, simplify or retire HR programmes and tools over time to ensure fit-for-purpose solutions. /liliOwns the delivery of the services and responds to the delivery within the field of expertise . /liliBenchmarks, adopts and adapts global HR and talent trends – including digital solutions – tailoring them thoughtfully to IFRS context rather than copying them one-to-one. /liliContinuously improves and streamlines strategic HR tools, platforms and processes, using data and user feedback to decide what to enhance, integrate or remove. /li /ul h3Skills, Experience Qualifications /h3 ulliProven experience in a senior in-house Talent Acquisition role, ideally within a Centre of Excellence or similar strategic HR function. /liliDemonstrable end-to-end recruitment expertise, from job briefing through to offer and onboarding. /liliStrong background in direct sourcing, talent mapping and headhunting, with the ability to build candidate pipelines without over-reliance on agencies. /liliExperience recruiting within sustainability, financial services or professional services environments. /liliTechnical experience or familiarity with sustainability topics, enabling credible engagement with candidates and hiring managers in this field. /liliStrong stakeholder management skills, with a track record of building trusted relationships with senior leaders, HRBPs and hiring managers. /liliDemonstrated ability to deliver an outstanding candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. /liliStrong experience using HR technology platforms, such as Greenhouse, and similar applicant tracking systems and digital recruitment tools. /liliExperience working within the Swiss employment market, including knowledge of local hiring practices, labour law considerations and candidate expectations. /liliComfortable working in a global, matrixed organisation and managing multiple priorities simultaneously. /liliA data-driven mindset, with experience using recruitment metrics and KPIs to drive continuous improvement. /liliExcellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French are required; German is an advantage. /liliBased in Switzerland, with Swiss or EU citizenship, or a valid permit to live and work in Switzerland. /liliExposure to other European, US and/or Canadian recruitment markets. /liliExperience managing legal or compliance-related hiring. /li /ul h3About us /h3 pAt the IFRS Foundation, we believe better information leads to better decisions. We set financial reporting standards that enable companies to meet the evolving information needs of the global capital markets. United by our purpose to foster trust, growth and long-term financial stability in the global economy, we engage in challenging, meaningful work every day—across all our areas of expertise. /p pIf you share our passion for this mission, we want to hear from you. /p h3Diverse perspectives. International expertise. /h3 pWorking for our global organisation offers many benefits, including: /p ullirewarding work that serves the public interest; /liliengagement with diverse international experts; /liliinclusive and collaborative teams; /liliintellectually challenging projects; /liliflexible working arrangements; /lilinumerous areas of specialisation; and /liliopportunities for professional growth and development. /li /ul pDiversity and inclusion are seen as key strengths of our organisation. These qualities are essential for us to engage with and meet the needs of our varied global stakeholders, and they are part of what makes the IFRS Foundation a great place to work. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr