Talent Acquisition Manager - Geneva Office

About the role

The IFRS Foundation, an independent not-for-profit organisation developing accounting and sustainability disclosure standards, is opening a new Geneva office expected in mid-2027, which will serve as the seat of the International Sustainability Standards Board. It is looking for an experienced, commercially minded Talent Acquisition Manager to join its Talent Acquisition HR Centre of Excellence on a 12-month fixed-term contract with an immediate start. The role reports to the Director of Talent Acquisition and focuses on recruiting for the new office, especially critical and specialist roles.

Key responsibilities

• Own and manage end-to-end recruitment, with a focus on specialist, senior and hard-to-fill positions in sustainability, stakeholder engagement and operations
• Lead sourcing strategy, talent mapping and direct headhunting to build quality candidate pipelines
• Deliver an excellent candidate experience and act as an ambassador for the employer brand
• Manage relationships with external recruitment partners and search firms while maximising direct sourcing
• Work within agreed HR process frameworks, RACI matrices and service-level agreements
• Partner with HR Business Partners, leaders and hiring managers to understand needs, give advice and agree hiring strategies
• Gather stakeholder feedback to improve recruitment delivery and processes
• Manage talent acquisition projects on time and within resources, keep accurate recruitment records, monitor metrics and support continuous improvement

Required profile

• Proven experience in a senior in-house Talent Acquisition role, ideally in a Centre of Excellence or similar strategic HR function
• Demonstrable end-to-end recruitment expertise, from job briefing to offer and onboarding
• Strong background in direct sourcing, talent mapping and headhunting, with minimal reliance on agencies
• Experience recruiting in sustainability, financial services or professional services environments
• Technical experience or familiarity with sustainability topics
• Experience in the Swiss employment market, including local hiring practices and labour law
• Swiss or EU citizenship, or a valid permit to live and work in Switzerland
• Excellent written and verbal English and French; German is an advantage

Required skills

• Strong stakeholder management and relationship building with senior leaders, HRBPs and hiring managers
• Outstanding candidate experience
• Experience with HR technology platforms such as Greenhouse and similar applicant tracking systems
• Data-driven approach using recruitment metrics and KPIs
• Comfortable in a global, matrixed organisation with multiple priorities

Desirable: exposure to other European, US and/or Canadian recruitment markets, and experience managing legal or compliance-related hiring. The IFRS Foundation offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.