• Function title: Talent Management Specialist
• Reference: NOC-HR-2024-AD/744
• Location: Brussels
• The selected candidate must reside either at this location or within a reasonable proximity that allows for the satisfactory execution of their duties – Information about living in Brussels
• Nature of competition: Internal and external competition
• Applicable regulations: Staff regulations governing officials of the EUROCONTROL Agency
• Type of post: Administrator
• Job level: AD6-AD9 – Check salary simulations for the basic grade
• Generic job title: Expert
• Number of posts: 1
• Duration of appointment: 5 Year(s) – extension or conversion of the contract is possible – see “Useful information” section
• Security clearance: Security vetting may be required in accordance with the relevant EUROCONTROL security policies
• Directorate/Service: HRS/TAM – The Talent Management Unit
• Working arrangement: Hybrid work (A blend of onsite and remote work). Please note that EUROCONTROL does not offer full-time remote working arrangements.
• Competition publication date: 07/03/2024
• Competition closing date: 11/04/2024 (23:59 Brussels time)
• Reserve list: Applicable – See details in the “Useful information” section

Your team

Within the Division Human Resources and Services, the Talent Management is responsible for all aspects of HR Talent Management which include all the aspects both of Talent Management and Career Management’s related activities.

Your role

Your role will be to:

• Support the design, review and implementation of relevant HR policies, processes, practices and tools related to Talent Management to meet corporate and individual needs.
• Contribute to the development, organisation and implementation of Talent Management activities and programmes (e.g. training & other capacity building methods, leadership & employee development, rewards and recognition, staff engagement, succession planning, etc.).
• Evaluate programmes/initiatives and make recommendations to increase their effectiveness.
• Ensure the smooth running of the deliverables by managing various ad-hoc activities such as contribution to projects, drafting of technical specifications, follow up with call for tenders, production of analytics and reports, etc.
• Collaborate closely with external partners on potential solutions and with internal technical teams to ensure the timely implementation of the identified solutions within the existing IT framework.
• Propose and participate to activities to foster a culture that reinforces and improves individual and organisational performance.
• Provide support to staff and managers, facilitate workshops and present relevant topics at various meetings (manager’s forum, staff meetings, etc.).
• Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

• University studies of at least 4 years or university studies of at least 3 years plus 1 year relevant professional experience in a relevant HR field, or professional training of an equivalent level.
• Internal candidates can check on the intranet to see what level of in-house experience is considered equivalent to educational qualifications where appropriate.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience.
• Experience in Talent Management, Performance & Development and Career Development.
• Experience in applying latest trends, methods and techniques in the HR fields mentioned just above.
• In addition, the following would constitute an asset:

o Experience in designing and developing (innovative) learning/training solutions, techniques and tools (e.g. social learning, face-to-face & web-based learning).
o Experience in developing and/or delivering training and/or group facilitation.
o Experience in designing and following-up of individual development plans.
o Coaching experience.
o Experience in collaborating with external suppliers.

• Commitment and motivation to keep up-to-date with latest trends in Talent Management and Performance & Development.
• Writing/drafting skills (English) to write reports, technical specifications, etc.
• Communication: Fosters two-way communication.
• Teamwork: Fosters teamwork.
• Customer focus: Adapts services to respond to customer needs.
• Results focus: Seeks to improve personal performance.
• Creativity and innovation: Applies new approaches.
• Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment.
• Professional conduct in line with the corporate behaviours of the Agency, i.e. result-driven, readiness to change, customer focus, integrity and team-player approach.
• The working languages of the Agency are English and French. For this particular job, candidates must be proficient users of English at level C1/C2 and, at least, independent users of French at level B1/B2.
  The levels relate to the European-framework-reference Common European Framework of References for languages (CEFR).

Useful information

• Applications will be accepted from nationals of EUROCONTROL Member States only.
• The selected candidate will be offered a contract of 5 Year (s) pursuant to the provisions of the Staff Regulations governing officials at EUROCONTROL. The contract may be renewed up to a maximum of 9 years or converted into an undetermined contract. Before being established in the post, the selected candidate will be requested to provide certified copies of their degrees and successfully serve a probationary period of 9 months.
• Internal candidates
  If selected, the person will keep their current type of appointment duration (undetermined or determined).
  The internal staff member with a determined contract will be offered, in principle, an appointment for 5 Year(s) with a maximum total duration of 9 years.
• The successful candidate shall be appointed at the grade set out in this vacancy notice, or if a group of grades has been published for a job level, in principle at the basic grade of the published job level.
• Candidates declared suitable who are not selected for the post will be placed on a reserve list for similar roles. The reserve list will be valid for one year from the closing date of applications.
• Information on salary and benefits can be found on our Careers site
• EUROCONTROL is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality and diversity. In the event of equal merit, preference may be given to the applicant from the under-represented diversity characteristics in order to complement diversity of teams and rebalance the workforce.
• Candidates should go to our Careers site and read the tips on how to apply.