HR Specialist - Workforce Planning and Skills

Job Posting Organization:
The World Bank Group is a prominent global institution established to provide funding and knowledge to developing countries. It is a unique partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and over 120 offices worldwide, the World Bank Group plays a crucial role in addressing the most pressing development challenges through innovative projects and data-driven solutions. The organization emphasizes collaboration with both public and private sector partners to achieve its mission, making it one of the largest sources of financial and technical assistance globally. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org.

Job Overview:
The HR Specialist - Workforce Planning and Skills will play a vital role in the HRDTD department, which is focused on modernizing talent management to meet evolving organizational needs. This position is integral to the Talent Planning and Insights Center of Expertise (CoE), which is responsible for implementing data-driven talent management solutions across the World Bank Group. The HR Specialist will engage in various initiatives related to workforce planning, organization design, and the development of skills and digital talent solutions. The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work across multiple projects, providing structured analysis and high-quality materials that translate complex concepts into actionable outputs. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to core talent architecture and digital enablement initiatives in a complex global environment, reporting directly to the Manager of Talent Planning and Insights.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The HR Specialist will have a diverse set of responsibilities, including:

• Workforce Planning and Organization Design Enablement: - Provide analytical insights for workforce planning processes, including workforce mapping and scenario modeling. - Manage components of organizational design initiatives, ensuring consistency in job definitions and structures. - Develop high-quality materials and presentations to support strategic workforce discussions. - Ensure data alignment between workforce planning systems and budget planning platforms.
• Skills and Talent Infrastructure Support: - Assist in the design and implementation of the WBG skills framework, including data validation and documentation. - Support skills review engagements with VPUs, integrating validated skills into enterprise frameworks. - Ensure the effective functioning of digital talent platforms, maintaining data quality and user feedback integration. - Own the integrity of talent data across systems and processes.
• Data Analysis, Reporting, and Content Development: - Conduct structured analysis to generate insights for talent strategies. - Develop concise outputs that translate analysis into actionable messages. - Contribute to the design of talent intelligence products and dashboards. - Prepare accurate reporting tailored to stakeholder needs.
• Project Delivery, Stakeholder Engagement, and Continuous Improvement: - Collaborate with HR and business stakeholders to design and deliver talent initiatives. - Create user-oriented tools to support the adoption of talent processes. - Integrate external insights to inform the continuous improvement of talent solutions.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Data Science, or a related field, along with a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience. Familiarity with workforce planning and organization design concepts is essential, as is experience in designing and implementing core HR programs. Candidates should have exposure to structured HR frameworks and experience working with data in an HR or business context. Familiarity with HR systems and digital tools is advantageous, as is experience in stakeholder engagement and change management. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Educational Background:
A Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or Data Science is required for this position. This educational background provides the necessary theoretical foundation and practical skills needed to excel in the role of HR Specialist.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in human resources or a related field. Candidates should have a proven track record of working in workforce planning, organization design, or talent management contexts, demonstrating their ability to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings.

Languages:
The mandatory language for this position is English. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
This position is a full-time role with a term duration of four years. It is part of an international recruitment effort, indicating that candidates from various countries are encouraged to apply. The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan, medical and life insurance, paid leave, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants.