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Vacancy in the Directorate of Internal Services.

ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.

This is a non-renewable post for a limited duration of 4 years and is classified A2-A4 on the Coordinated Organisations’ salary scale.

Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands 

Description

HR Advisor in the Human Resources Department, Directorate of Internal Services.

Duties

Reporting to an HR Business Partner, you will be the focal point for the staff and managers assigned to you and will provide individual support and advice with an emphasis on recruitment, people management and talent development. Your responsibilities will include promoting a positive work environment and the Agency’s HR management practices. You will play an important role in the ongoing improvement of HR policies and processes.
The main focus of this post will be on recruitment and an essential part of your responsibilities will be taking the lead in these activities: you will be a contact partner for hiring managers, advising them in efficient recruitment, and you will be the HR representative in the corresponding interview boards.
You will also advise staff on mobility, performance management and the development of skills and competencies.
HR Advisors coordinate their methodologies and activities through an HR Advisor network. They work in close coordination with the other areas of the HR Department, in particular with the local HR manager, HR Support Services (staff administration, recruitment), the Competence and Policy Centre, welfare officers and ESA medical staff.

Technical competencies

Deep knowledge and substantial experience of the full-cycle operational recruitment process with relevant insights into selection tools, sourcing and personnel marketing methods
Knowledge of and experience in working with and applying HR policies, processes and tools
Understanding and experience of applicable legal frameworks affecting HR Business (e.g. labour law, social security law,...)
Knowledge of and experience in coaching and mediation techniques
Knowledge of change management principles
Knowledge of performance management principles

Behavioural competencies

Operational Efficiency

Fostering Cooperation

Relationship Management

Continuous Improvement

Forward Thinking

Education

A master’s degree with a specialisation in HR management and/or personal development.

Additional requirements

You should have several years of operational HR experience with a solid understanding of best practices, preferably in an international environment. A significant experience of recruitment in an engineering/scientific/technical domain is necessary.
This post requires strong interpersonal skills, a high standard of oral and written communication skills, the ability to work in collaboration and partnership with clients, due discretion and sensitivity in dealing with confidential information, as well as the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Other information

For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to theESA Competency Framework.

 For further information please visit: Professionals, What we offerand FAQ  


The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.     

The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests.

At the Agency we value diversity and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further please contact us at contact.human.resources@esa.int.

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Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia.

According to the ESA Convention, the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States*. When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from under-represented or balanced Member States*.

In accordance with the European Space Agency’s security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment conducted by an external background screening service. 

Recruitment will normally be at the first grade in the band (A2); however, if the candidate selected has little or no experience, the position may be filled at A1 level.

*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States. ​

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Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.