Human Resources Adviser (HR-PXE-2023-179-LD) - Geneva, Switzerland

Human Resources Adviser (HR-PXE-2023-179-LD) - Geneva, Switzerland

COMPANY DESCRIPTION: At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on http://home.cern.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Would you like to use your HR passion and skills to contribute to great scientific developments? CERN is a unique organisation with ambitious research goals and high expectations, including of its HR Department. If you enjoy the challenge of a multi-cultural environment where every day brings something new, then this challenge is for you.

You will join the HR People eXperience and Engagement (PXE) team, a medium-sized, diverse team inspired to help individuals and managers to create the best possible work environment for themselves and for their teams. We give customized support and advice to people at important milestones during their time at CERN (typically onboarding, career events, off-boarding) as well as on request. We are in charge of ensuring equitable treatment throughout the Organization and to drive the adaptation of HR policies as the workplace evolves.

FUNCTIONS: As an HR Adviser (HRA) for one or more client departments, you will be the privileged contact for all people matters. You will partner with the department(s) to support the management as well as the individual staff members, from contract signature until contract end.
You will, in all you do, strive to add value through meaningful and efficient people support, in particular:
-Advise and help individual staff members on a wide range of HR-related topics such as their contract and career, working conditions, wellbeing in the workplace, conflict handling, etc;
-Guide and support management through an equitable, meaningful and efficient implementation of major HR processes (typically concerning career and contract evolution); advise and support managers on HR and people matters (performance and talent management, organisational design, work life balance, conflict management etc);
-Collect and analyse feedback and data, and report on the value, efficiency and meaning of HR policies, processes, and trends in view of the creation of the best possible workplace. Formulate improvement and innovation proposals, manage and/or contribute to HR projects;
-Team up with (more junior) colleagues to provide professional support and guidance to students and graduates.

QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree or PhD or equivalent relevant experience in the field of human resources or related, e.g. economics, business administration, behavioural sciences, law, together with professional training in the field of human resources or a related field.

EXPERIENCE: Experience in an HR Adviser/Business Partner (HRA/HRBP) role ideally in a multicultural environment, or experience in more than one area of HR expertise and interest to transition to a generalist HRBP role

TECHNICAL AND BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
-Conflict resolution
-Employee relations
-Change management
-Employee performance management
-Talent management
-Communicating effectively: demonstrating a pro-active approach to resolving differences; addressing issues of conflict constructively; delivering presentations in a structured and clear way; adjusting style and content to the audience; responding calmly and confidently to questions.
-Achieving results: delivering high quality work on time and fulfilling expectations; having a structured and organised approach towards work; being able to set priorities and plan tasks with results in mind; delivering prompt and efficient service taking into account customer needs.
-Solving problems: finding the information needed to solve problems; making objective judgments based on all the facts available; seeking and integrating other points of view when tackling an issue; consulting experts in the field and undertaking benchmarking.
-Working in teams: debating at the table and engaging in constructive confrontation of ideas; supporting and acting in accordance with team decisions; accepting joint responsibility for team successes and shortcomings.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Spoken and written English and French: ability to understand and speak both languages in professional contexts as well as the ability to draft texts for publications and/ or official communications and to make oral presentations in both languages.

ELIGIBILITY AND CLOSING DATE:

Diversity (https://diversity-and-inclusion.web.cern.ch/) has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States (https://home.cern/about/who-we-are/our-governance/member-states)

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 17.01.2024.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
Contract type: Limited duration contract (3 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

We care about our employees' well-being and are open to discuss flexible working conditions (incl. part-time). For more information or questions, please reach out to the recruiter.

Job grade: 6-7

Job reference: HR-PXE-2023-179-LD

Benchmark Job Title: Human Resources Professional