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Senior HR Specialist - Talent Management

Position:Professional | GGDeadline:18 Sep 2026 (4 days left)Job ID:38243Posted on:3 Sep 2026 (11 days ago)
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Job Description

World Bank seeks a Senior HR Specialist - Talent Management based in Washington, DC, United States. The role supports Talent Management and Development through the responsibilities in the official vacancy: Lead design, delivery and continuous improvement of talent reviews, succession planning and promotions; Provide expert guidance to HR Business Partners and people leaders; Lead cross-functional

Key Details

Department

Talent Management and Development

Position Details

Experience level

Senior

Minimum experience

8 years

Arrangement

Onsite

Minimum education

Postgraduate degree

Contract duration

4 years 0 months

Language Requirements

Required

English

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Lead design, delivery and continuous improvement of talent reviews, succession planning and promotions
  • Provide expert guidance to HR Business Partners and people leaders
  • Lead cross-functional talent programs from design to implementation
  • Partner with HR Technology teams to improve talent systems and processes
  • Define success measures and continuously improve program effectiveness

Role Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development/Behavior, or a related field, with a minimum of eight years of relevant professional experience
  • Experience designing and implementing talent management programs including talent review, promotions and succession planning
  • Strong track record of leading change and collaborating across diverse stakeholders
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • English

Skills

Additional Information

  • Closing date recorded by source: 2026-09-18

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from World Bank Careers, on 3 Sep 2026.