Recruiter

Responsibilities

• Perform proactive headhunting and direct sourcing to identify and engage passive candidates through market mapping and targeted outreach.
• Manage the complete recruitment cycle for local and international vacancies, including posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection.
• Deliver autonomous recruitment services by managing multiple concurrent searches and setting priorities with minimal supervision.
• Liaise with HR Administration to ensure a smooth onboarding transition for all new hires.
• Ensure all recruitment processes comply with CIMMYT policies, GEYSI standards, and data protection requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of professional recruitment experience, ideally within an international or research-oriented environment.
• Advanced English proficiency (C1 level).
• Proven experience using recruitment systems, tracking KPIs, and utilizing sourcing analytics.
• Strong communication and advisory skills with the ability to work effectively within multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package including a year-end bonus (40 days) and vacation premium (56%).
• Comprehensive life and medical insurance.
• Additional benefits including supermarket coupons and a savings fund.
• Standard Mexican social benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).
• Support for continuous professional development.

About the Company

CIMMYT is a cutting-edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow’s problems today. As a core CGIAR Research Center, we focus on improving the production and resilience of essential cereals like maize and wheat through applied agricultural science. Our work enhances the livelihoods of millions of farmers and works towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system globally.