Recruiter

Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation (www.dell.org) builds pathways that change lives for families around the world. With offices in Austin, TX; New Delhi, India; Cape Town, South Africa; and Tel Aviv, Israel, the foundation supports programs that advance quality public education, promote children’s health, and strengthen family economic stability. Since its inception, the foundation has committed over $2.4 billion to initiatives that expand opportunities and improve outcomes for families globally.​

Current Opportunity: Officer, Recruitment – Austin, Tx

The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation currently has a position open for an Officer, Recruitment based in Austin, TX. As a Recruiter, you will be responsible for managing the full recruitment cycle, from sourcing and attracting candidates to interviewing and hiring top talent. You will work closely with our global hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies. Your expertise in talent acquisition will be crucial in ensuring we hire the best candidates who align with our company culture and values.

What will you do?

This person be responsible for all aspects of retention, acquisition, and development of talent for the Foundation’s global operations, including the US, India, South Africa & Israel offices. Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract high-quality candidates.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle, including sourcing, screening, coordination, interviewing, and hiring.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and provide guidance on recruitment best practices.
• Utilize various sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, networking, and employee referrals.
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments, including resume reviews, phone screens, and in-person interviews.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future openings.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition.
• Track and report on key recruitment metrics to measure the effectiveness of recruitment efforts.

What education and experience will you need to be successful in this role?

• A mission aligned individual with Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in human resources & recruiting, preferably in a corporate setting. International recruiting is a plus.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Workday, Paycor or similar ATS/HRIS applications.
• Proven track record of successfully filling positions across various levels and functions.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and current trends.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and external partners.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.

The successful candidate will also possess the following:

A passion for the causes that we pursue; a true curiosity and commitment around finding more effective ways to meet the needs of our beneficiaries; a willingness and desire to engage fully in the challenges of this work and to communicate its lessons, challenges, successes, and conclusions;

A core strength in advanced listening and translation skills; the ability and willingness to listen fully and to understand; the ability to ask the right questions; the ability to identify key points, refine the message, and play it back in ways that help clarify the thought and organization of the subject matter experts.

An equal thought partner with other team members in creating solutions from team discussions; a demonstrated ability to contribute to, and to lead, effective team efforts; the use of outstanding oral communication skills to move work and relationships forward; the ability to apply both formal and informal leadership skills as the situation dictates; the ability and willingness to build and maintain outstanding peer relationships;

A comfort level with technology and a willingness to experiment in ways of using technology to increase the effectiveness of human resources programs, a curiosity and willingness to explore applications of newer technologies to further the mission of MSDF.

A degree of personal organization and results-orientation that would allow success in an quantitative, outcomes-oriented environment; a proven ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently on complex initiatives; the ability to work both strategically and tactically to drive human resources programs from start to finish; the leadership and motivation to drive to wise decisions and action with minimal management oversight.

About the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

We are a diverse team with unique perspectives. We are united in our mission, our purpose, and our culture. We are driven by our ambition to identify, build, and enhance opportunities for the people we serve, and we are unwavering in our commitment to trust and uplift one another. The foundation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to building a team and workplace that is enhanced by the breadth, depth, diversity, and capabilities of our teammates.