Associate, Talent Acquisition

Requisition ID 36924 Office Country Republic of Serbia Office City Belgrade Division Human Resources & Org. Development Contract Type Short Term Contract Length 06 months Posting End Date 22/07/2026

Purpose of Job

As an Associate, Talent Acquisition you will be responsible for sourcing, selection and recruitment of top talent at the junior to mid-level across the organisation. You will work closely with the hiring managers to understand business needs and provide subject matter expertise around sourcing strategies to meet these needs.

As an Associate, Talent Acquisition you will leverage your understanding of the current employment market to implement well-defined talent acquisition strategies designed to attract qualified, diverse candidates from internal and external sources to fulfil the resourcing needs. You will drive the recruitment process, ensuring compliance with the Bank’s procedures and recruitment best practice.

Background

Overseen by the Principal, Talent Acquisition Delivery (TAD), the TAD team embeds recruitment programmes designed by the Head of Talent Acquisition, adapting these to the specific roles and geography. The Associate, Talent Acquisition role supports the business with identifying best in class talent for junior to mid-level NOTE roles at the Bank. The incumbent will work closely with hiring managers, leading on tactical recruitment activities for their department. This role is a trusted specialist who provides consulting expertise based on external market trends and best practice, and develops TA solutions in the context of the Bank’s procedures, with the support of the Principal TAD where required. The incumbent relies upon their sector and geographical knowledge to advise on recruitment and selection approaches to reach target candidates.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Serves as the primary source for recruitment strategy expertise for relevant hiring managers, to secure the best possible talent for the EBRD in all geographic locations.
• Advises hiring managers on all areas of talent acquisition relating to the end to end recruitment process i.e. recruitment best practice, internal policies, sourcing methodologies, selection criteria etc.
• Provides end to end recruitment services to hiring managers, according to set KPIs. The activities include but are not limited to: - Identify the best advertising channels for all roles in order to attract diverse talent (internal and/or external) - Review and screen candidates and provide the hiring manager with a relevant shortlist - Design a tailored assessment approach using the Bank’s competency framework and technical needs assessment specific to that the vacancy - Support the hiring manager with conducting interviews - Understand and communicate complex employment packages to hiring managers and candidates, seeking advice from the relevant teams if required.
• Acts as the primary communication point with candidates, providing a positive candidate experience.
• Proactively builds candidate pipelines and runs engagement strategies to maintain relationships with relevant talent pools.
• Builds and maintains a network of professional relationships designed to tap into and yield the best possible talent for current and future talent plans.
• Diligence with timely data entry, quality and management in the ATS (Success Factors).

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• Solid experience in the full lifecycle of recruitment and sound knowledge of best practice.
• Preferred previous experience delivering end-to-end recruitment within an international financial institution, development organisation, multilateral agency, or comparable global organisation with highly stakeholder-driven environment.
• Good knowledge of candidate sourcing channels and assessment tools; experience using an applicant tracking system, LinkedIn Recruiter and other social recruiting tools.
• Experience in successfully sourcing passive candidates in competitive markets, and in accurately assessing candidate skillsets.
• Strong focus on the importance of working within TA policies and procedures, and of accurate recruitment data in the context of continuous improvement.
• Client focused, with proven consulting, advisory and relationship management skills.
• Good influencing, negotiation, persuasion skills, and business acumen.
• Strong ability to develop and maintain an active network of contacts relevant to the Bank’s business to yield talent leads.
• Proactive, with strong organisational skills.
• Fluency in English both written and oral. A second language advantageous

What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About EBRD

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.

At EBRD, our Values – Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility – are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment.

The EBRD environment provides you with:

• Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in.
• A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively.
• A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness.
• An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.
• A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits.

Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability.

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).