Human Resources Specialist, Maternity Leave Cover

The Joint (JDC), a global humanitarian nonprofit organization, is seeking a Human Resources Specialist (HRS) to join our dynamic and multicultural Global HR team for a maternity leave cover. The HRS will manage the full cycle of recruitment and onboarding for new hires in Israel and abroad. They will work closely and in partnership with hiring managers and the HR team across the globe to ensure collaborative and professional hiring and onboarding processes with outstanding candidate experience. If you are passionate about helping people grow and thrive in a diverse environment, JDC is the place for you

What will you do as our Human Resources Specialist?

• Responsible for the full cycle of recruitment, for positions located in Israel and abroad, including requisitions approval, job descriptions, sourcing, screening, interviewing, coordination, reference checks
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, draft job descriptions, and develop sourcing strategies. Support hiring managers throughout the hiring process
• Source, screen, and interview candidates, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in recruitment and HR systems
• Oversight of pre-onboarding and onboarding processes
• Ensure that all stages of the hiring process are performed in accordance with JDC best recruiting practices and standards
• Prepare and present bi-annual and annual recruitment reports, using data-driven insights to inform decision-making and improve processes
• Serve as an active member of the global recruiting forum and collaborate with HR colleagues worldwide
• Additional projects and HR Operations assignments as needed

What Qualifications do you need to be our Human Resources Specialist?

Required:

• BA in Human Resources, business administration, or related field
• 2-3 years of relevant recruitment experience, ideally in an international, multi-cultural environment
• Proven ability to manage multiple full-cycle recruitment processes simultaneously, including working with a variety of sourcing channels
• Fluent spoken and written English and Hebrew
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders

Preferred:

• Analytical skills and experience creating recruitment dashboards or reports
• Experience working with candidate management systems and HRIS – a plus
• Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations

Additional Details

• Status: Temporary (maternity leave cover); part-time or full-time (75%-100%)
• Start Date: Beginning of December 2025
• Location: Jerusalem, Israel (Hybrid)
• Reports to: Executive Director, Global Human Resources

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Why work at JDC?

• The People – What we hear most from our team members is that they enjoy working with others who share their passion for doing good; Our staff aim to use their skills to make a positive difference in the lives of others
• A Global Environment – you will have the opportunity to develop a global perspective, working with staff from the U.S., Israel, the Former Soviet Union, and all over the world
• Tikkun Olam – This Jewish value of "repairing the world" is deeply important to us. Collectively we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of others

The Joint (JDC) - the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee or "The Joint" - is the leading Jewish humanitarian organization, working in 70 countries to lift lives and strengthen communities. We rescue Jews in danger, provide aid to vulnerable Jews, develop innovative solutions to Israel's most complex social challenges, cultivate a Jewish future, and lead the Jewish community's response to crises. For over 100 years, our work has put the timeless Jewish value of mutual responsibility into action, making JDC essential to the survival of millions of people and the advancement of Jewish life across the globe.

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