EFSA – HR Business Partner

Are you a highly motivated HR professional keen to deliver value-added talent management solutions in a dynamic European agency? Do you possess the drive to shape positive change that contributes to achieving strategic objectives?

EFSA is looking for talented HR Business Partners ready to play a pivotal role in providing advice to EFSA business units and managers.

The successful candidate will deliver HR solutions while partnering with managers as a trusted advisor. You will work closely with business units to help build capabilities, manage talent and develop people-oriented initiatives.

WHAT ARE THE SELECTION REQUIREMENTS?

 

You must satisfy the following requirements on the closing date for submission of your application:

 

I. Eligibility criteria

 

1. General requirements

 

• Be national of a Member State of the European Union, Iceland or Norway; 

• Enjoy full rights as a citizen;

• Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by laws concerning military service;

• Be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post;[1]

• Have a thorough knowledge of one of the EU official languages and a satisfactory knowledge of another EU language;

• Meet the character requirements for the duties involved.

 

2. Qualifications

 

A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least three (3) years attested by a diploma.[2]

 

In case you do not fulfil all the eligibility criteria, your application will not be taken into consideration.

II. Selection criteria

 

The following competencies will be assessed throughout the different phases of the selection procedure. Candidates are also expected to demonstrate effective communication in both spoken and written English as well as strong motivation for the position.

 

1. Technical competencies

 

i. Professional experience in HR fields relevant to the tasks outlined under ‘key responsibilities’, preferably gained in an international/ multicultural environment;
ii. Experience in aligning talent and resources to business objectives;  
iii. Experience in providing advice on organisational and people management matters;
iv. Experience in guiding and supporting business change initiatives;
v. Ability to build strong partnering relations with stakeholders based on mutual trust and credibility;
vi. Ability to leverage data to provide pragmatic and measurable HR solutions;
vii. Ability to manage projects.

 

2. Behavioural competencies

 

i. Deal with ambiguity: Able to work constructively within unexpected and unpredictable situations and show resilience and composure, even in difficult or adverse circumstances; able to decide and act without having the total picture; accept constructive feedback in a positive manner;

ii. Demonstrate political savvy and strategic agility: Look beyond the current situation and visualise what the future can bring with a keen sense for arising opportunities and good understanding of how and when to best pursue them; able to think in a creative and innovative way;

iii. Focus on stakeholder needs: Committed to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders; establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and gain their trust and respect;

iv. Plan and measure for results: Set ambitious goals that exceed the targets and create plans to achieve them; ensure an efficient and responsible planning and management of resources;

v. Work with others: Work confidently within a group and contribute to achieve the common goals, understanding own role and how it supports the team and the organisation; able to cooperate, listen actively, manage conflicts and motivate colleagues.

 

NOTE

 

[1] Before appointment, a successful candidate shall be medically examined by an institution’s medical officer in order that the European Food Safety Authority may be satisfied that he/she fulfils the requirement of article 28(e) of the Staff Regulations of the Officials of the European Communities.

 

[2] Any academic qualification mentioned in the application form shall be duly supported by evidence (original or certified copies of e.g. diplomas, certification, etc.) Only qualifications issued by EU Member State authorities and qualifications recognised as equivalent by the relevant EU Member State authorities will be accepted. In instances where diplomas are obtained from a non-EU Member State, EFSA may request the candidate to provide a relevant document of comparability issued by a recognised authority.