The EIB, the European Union’s bank, is seeking to recruit for its Human Resources Directorate (HR) – Talent & Culture Department* at its headquarters in Luxembourg, Head of Talent Acquisition Strategy Division**.

*new name following upcoming reorganisation

**internal benchmark role: Division Head Human Resources

This is full time position at level 7 for which the EIB offers a permanent contract.

Applicants will receive an initial feedback in August-September 2023.

We are one of the largest providers of climate finance with a strong passion for helping shape a better future for the EU and beyond. The EIB is committed to making a difference by investing billions of euros into things that matter. Our Human Resources (HR) function is essential to us. We need HR professionals of diverse talent to help us hire, engage, reward, develop and retain our most valuable asset: our people.

We are looking for a strong leader who is able to identify, shape and develop new initiatives geared towards optimizing the delivery of the Talent Acquisition Division’s tasks in the context of the overall HR Strategy of the Bank. You will lead teams managing the full recruitment cycle enabling the Bank to achieve its objectives.

Join us as Head Head of Talent Acquisition Strategy Division where you can contribute to our mission to improve the future for Europe and its people’s lives.

Purpose

In this role, you will lead and implement change with the aim of improving the current recruitment processes, setting a talent acquisition strategy for the bank, implementing a new HR Information System (HRIS) and internalise resources.

Operating Network

You will report to the Head of Talent & Culture and lead and coach two Heads of Unit and a team of direct and indirect reports working across various functions, including employees working through external providers.

Internal contacts

Other teams in HR: Systems, Data reporting, Policies, Benefits, HRBPs, Employee Relations, Hiring Managers within the Bank

External contacts

Sub-contractors, IFIs, EU institutions

What will you do?

You will:

• Lead teams managing the full recruitment cycle from sourcing activities to the onboarding of the candidates
• Continuously improve, develop and implement our talent acquisition strategy and recruitment processes
• Develop and lead employment branding strategy including campus management (early talent acquisition), set up a team to implement initiatives and run related activities
• Manage, coach and develop a team of HR professionals, ensuring they have the adequate competencies, objectives and motivation to provide expert advice and achieve the division’s objectives
• Interact closely with teams within the HR Directorate to ensure good collaboration and high-quality service delivery and consistent expert advice to clients throughout the Bank, concerning recruitment, promotions through competitive panels, onboarding and administration of temporary staff and traineeships
• Provide input to the overall HR vision and strategy, translating it into objectives and action plans for the division, integrated with other initiatives, processes and activities (e.g. building the EIB’s brand as employer of choice)
• Proactively manage the required changes, and contribute to organisational and process changes that would enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of delivery of the division’s responsibilities
• Ensure the implementation of the new HR Information System
• Oversee the proper acquisition, implementation (including contract management), and quality of the activities relevant to the Division that are handled through external consultants (e.g. Outsourced recruiters, Head Hunters, Pre-Employment screening provider, temporary agents’ provider)
• Ensure a close collaboration with teams within the HR Directorate and the Bank more widely (e.g. Hiring Managers throughout the Bank)
• Actively promote teamwork and collaboration within the Division and in HR, ensuring learning and knowledge sharing
• Contribute to the development and implementation of an effective communication platform with internal customers (e.g employees, pensioners, new recruits) resulting in a strong customer interaction and satisfaction
• Manage the divisional budget and ensure its optimal use and allocation
• Where relevant develop and maintain relationships with other EU institutions, international organisations, peer groups and professional associations to build co-operation and stay abreast of best practices.

Qualifications

• University degree (minimum an equivalent to a Bachelor) preferably in relevant field: Human Resources, Social sciences, Business administration/finance or Law
• Minimum of 10 years’ proven relevant experience in an international organisation, with at least 3 years in Recruitment activities, with demonstrated experience in implementing change, ideally in an HR environment
• Experience in developing sourcing or other recruiting strategies would be an advantage
• Experience of managing and coaching staff, ideally in multicultural environments (e.g. contribution to: determining team resources and skills, establishing objectives, assessing performance, delegating and supervising tasks, guiding, motivating, coaching and providing feedback), ideally with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a managerial role
• Ability to listen, persuade, negotiate, advise and collaborate beyond hierarchical levels and organisational boundaries, and utmost discretion in view of the highly confidential nature of the work
• Strong ability and maturity to handle individual client situations and cases
• Engage and communicate effectively with stakeholders at various levels
• Lead change management initiatives
• Some knowledge and understanding of the EIB mission, strategy and activities
• Excellent command of English both written and spoken and a good command of French*. Any another EU language is an advantage

Competencies

Find out more about EIB core and managerial competencies here

(*) Unless stated explicitly as a required qualification, a good command of French is not a pre-requisite for hire. As both English and French are however official working languages of the EIB, proficiency in both languages is a pre-requisite for your future career development. Any language clause in your contract must be fulfilled in order for you to be eligible for a promotion (either via the annual appraisal cycle or via an internal selection process). Proficiency is understood to mean the attainment of level 5 of the Inter Institutional language courses, corresponding to B1.2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). The Bank offers appropriate training support.

“We are an equal opportunities employer, who believes that diversity is good for our people and our business. We encourage all suitably qualified and eligible candidates to apply regardless of their gender identity/expression, age, racial, ethnic and cultural background, religion and beliefs, sexual orientation/identity, disability or neurodiversity.

Applicants with specific needs are encouraged to request reasonable accommodations at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact the EIB Recruitment team [email protected] who will ensure that your request is handled.”

By applying for this position, you acknowledge the importance of maintaining the security and integrity of the Information of the EIB Group. In case of selection for the position you agree to comply with all measures (policies, controls, document classification and management) implemented by the EIB Group to prevent unauthorised disclosure of any information or any damage to the EIB Group reputation.

Deadline for applications: 21^st July 2023.

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