Talent Management Specialist

at  EUROCONTROL Supporting European Aviation

• 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
• 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
• 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

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).

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.