Associate, Global Talent Acquisition

Position Overview

About Rare

Rare inspires change so people and nature thrive. For 50 years, across 60 countries, we have inspired and empowered millions of people and their communities to shift their behaviors and practices to protect our shared planet. We are a global leader in driving social change for people and nature and believe that the cumulative power of individual and community action is a vital pathway to safeguarding and restoring our shared waters, lands, and climate.  Rare’s organizational culture is results-oriented, and entrepreneurial, and our global programs cover the thematic areas of climate change, fisheries and marine conservation, sustainable agriculture food security, and Green Recovery.

Our people-centered approach is rooted in behavioral science and design thinking. We partner with local leaders and their communities to identify and break down barriers to adopting sustainable environmental practices and make change easier to adopt**.** We spotlight local solutions that enable communities to develop ownership, responsibility, capacity, and pride in conserving their natural resources and protecting the environment. And together, we shift social norms to make sustainability the default and ensure lasting change.  Change is what we do. That’s what makes us Rare.

Position Overview

This role is crucial to our success, helping Rare attract and hire quality talent while enhancing our employer brand. The ideal candidate is a proactive and empathetic professional who can manage a wide range of responsibilities, from administrative coordination to candidate sourcing and screening.   The Associate, Global Talent Acquisition, will play a vital role in ensuring our talent acquisition processes are efficient, engaging, inclusive and aligned with our mission and values.

The Associate will report to the Global Talent Acquisition Manager in São Paulo, Brazil.

Key Responsibilities

Candidate Experience & Process Management

• Support full candidate lifecycle, including sourcing -both reactive & proactive, screening, scheduling, and communication to ensure a seamless and positive experience
• Utilize iCIMS, our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), and other internal platforms to manage candidate pipelines, track progress, and generate detailed reports
• Create digital employee files and ensure organization of TA related documents
• Serve as a knowledgeable and enthusiastic point of contact for candidates and hiring managers

Strategic Partnerships

• Collaborate with the Global TA Manager to support key stakeholders, hiring managers and leadership to understand hiring needs and build strong, trusting relationships
• Contribute to the strategic direction of our talent team by identifying opportunities to improve recruiting practices and leverage proactive network building
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion by driving best practices in outreach and recruiting

Employer Branding & Communications

• Partner with the Global TA Manager to showcase Rare's mission and culture on our careers site and all external platforms
• Manage our careers site, social media job post presence, and candidate engagement to create an authentic and compelling employer brand
• In collaboration with the Global TA Manager create candidate communications related to the hiring and onboarding process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• A minimum of 2 years talent acquisition experience, preferably with experience in a global organization, including hands-on experience with candidate sourcing, interviewing, scheduling, and communications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Google applications and LinkedIn Recruiter
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), preferably with exposure to AI enhanced sourcing
• Strong sense of urgency, initiative and confidentiality with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow up proactively with stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in both English and Portuguese required, with the ability to create effective business communications and compellingly engage candidates
• The ability to monitor progress, analyze data, and provide data-driven recommendations
• Understanding of how local labor laws and regulations impact the talent acquisition process
• A high degree of learnability and a genuine interest in innovating and adapting to new challenges.

Rare is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.