Head of Human Resources Department – European Global Navigation Satellite Systems Agency (GSA)

The Head of Human Resources Department will provide strategic support to senior and middle management in staff planning and people management to ensure optimal human resources allocation and performance in alignment with organisational needs. He/She will be expected to ensure efficient management and implementation of human resources services in line with applicable EU regulations.

The main responsibilities shall in principle include:

• Supporting the Head of Administration in the strategic management of GSA staff
• Effective management and development of the Agency’s human resources, through recruitment, performance management, competences and career development
• Shaping, implementing and periodically reviewing all HR-related strategies, policies, rules and procedures ensuring that they are properly applied and in compliance with applicable rules
• Leading and coordinating the HR team in delivering comprehensive HR services, such as:

– Staff administration, including contract management, payroll, rights and entitlements, staff working arrangements, social measures, reclassification process

– Recruitment and mobility, including recruitment processes and staff relocation

– Learning and Development, including performance management, planning and execution of learning programmes and well-being of staff

• Coordinating preparation, implementation and monitoring of HR planning and budgeting, in accordance with the principles of sound financial management, in cooperation with the Finance Department
• Drawing up the HR related part of multi-annual and annual planning, as well as monitoring and implementing
• Observing, monitoring and implementing ISO 9001 quality standards for HR
• Measuring and fostering staff engagement and satisfaction, identifying related needs, proposing adequate actions and developing measures to promote well-being at work
• Promoting equality of treatment, cultural diversity and ethical and respectful behaviour as part of the culture of the agency
• Demonstrating capacity to manage conflicts and challenges in a constructive, assertive and effective manner
• Respecting discretion and confidentiality in dealing with sensitive data such as HR matters
• Establishing efficient collaboration with the management team and with the staff committee to enhance effective social dialogue
• Fostering a professional and motivational approach within the HR department
• Contributing to the HR team effort by accomplishing results, adding value both as an individual contributor and as an active HR team member, coordinator and leader
• Ensuring clear and timely communication to the Agency’s staff on HR matters
• Any other HR related tasks as may be requested by the Head of Administration