HR Business Partner (Regions Group-Andean Cone) - Specialist / Senior Associate

Overview

HR Business Partner (Regions Group-Andean Cone) - Specialist / Senior Associate

City : Bogotá, La Paz, Lima, Quito | Company : IDB | Posting End Date : October 14, 2025

We improve lives

The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.

About this position

We are seeking a dedicated Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) with a strong focus on client satisfaction and results. In this role, you will serve as an advisor to our employees and the business within the Andean Cone region, providing guidance on talent management processes and practices, designing and implementing HR initiatives, and supporting complex organizational change efforts. You will promote and deliver a wide range of HR initiatives, programs, and services, aligning business needs with the overall HR service portfolio, while ensuring that initiatives under the People Strategy are effectively addressing HR priorities in the region.

The HRBP reports to the Head of the Human Resources Business Partner – Regions Group and works in close collaboration with the HR Department teams at Headquarters in Washington, D.C., including a dedicated group of HR Business Partners. The role fosters strong coordination between the regions and HQ, ensuring the delivery of high-value services aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives.

You will work in the Human Resources Department (HRD), which is responsible for the administration and development of the IDB Group. The main functions of the Department include managing the entire employee lifecycle, implementing the People Strategy as well as programs that support the IDB’s results-based business model. HRD is also dedicated to realizing its mission of delivering human-centered experiences and strategically partnering with professionals passionate about improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Working with us, you will be surrounded by a diverse group of people who have years of experience in all kinds of development fields.

What you’ll do

• Act as a bridge between the region and Human Resources broader agenda, ensuring that local workforce needs are addressed while promoting consistent application of institutional HR frameworks, thereby reinforcing a consistent and coordinated Human Resources approach across the organization.
• Collaborate closely with the three HR Business Partners Groups at Headquarters that work with the public, private and corporate parts of the IDB Group to ensure the consistent and cohesive application of HR solutions across the IDB Group.
• Partner with leaders in assigned country offices to assess staffing needs, talent management initiatives, and mobility opportunities.
• Facilitate recruitment processes by aligning local talent pipelines with institutional standards and ensuring timely staffing decisions.
• Support performance management processes, ensuring consistency, fairness, and development-oriented feedback.
• Drive employee engagement by partnering with leaders in the region to design and implement initiatives that foster inclusion, recognition, and well-being, while ensuring feedback from staff in the field is regularly captured and acted upon in alignment with institutional values.
• With the support of the Labor Relations team, provide guidance on employee relations and HR policies, balancing regional realities with institutional standards.
• Act as a trusted advisor and sounding board for staff and leaders in the region, ensuring a transparent and fair approach to HR practices and programs.
• Promote employee well-being, psychological safety, and inclusion in diverse field settings.
• Analyze data and metrics to promote data-driven decision-making, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and goals.

What you’ll need

Requirements

Citizenship : Must be eligible to work in job location(s) without the need for sponsorship.

Consanguinity : You have no family members (up to fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.

Type of contract and duration

National : National staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.

What we offer

The IDB Group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life. These benefits include :

National Staff :

Our culture

At the IDB, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions.

In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at

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