Purpose of Job

Working in close collaboration with the Associate Director, HR Business Partner aligned to the Banking Vice Presidency (Portfolio and Regional Business Groups), operate as the HR Business Partner for a specific project related to the location of the Ukraine team.

This is a short term 6-month role focussed on supporting the design and coordinating the delivery of the agreed longer term approach for Ukraine staff. The HRBP will work in collaboration with HROD Centres of Expertise (CoE), in particular the Reward and People Operations CoEs as well as other relevant departments. They will also interact with managers of Ukraine staff and staff themselves as part of the implementation of the agreed way forward for the staff.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Supporting the Associate Director, HRBP in managing and leading the project by:
• Preparing materials for meetings with the HROD teams and the business – either with management and/or staff.
• Maintaining the project plan and ensuring tasks are completed on time. This will involve individual consultation with staff, recording accurately its outcomes and coordinating their implementation by working closely with HROD CoEs.
• Providing stakeholder analysis and defining and implementing communications.
• Utilising and analysing data, and insights drawn from a number of sources to collaboratively work with HROD colleagues and influence business decision making.
• Assuming responsibility for monitoring the project dedicated inbox and responding to staff queries in a timely manner (liaising with the AD HRBP and HROD CoEs and escalating any issues promptly); providing experienced advice and guidance in order to supportthe implementation of HR policies and procedures in order to ensure successful implementation of the project.
• Demonstrating a clear understanding of all HR elements of the employee life cycle and policies in order to mitigate legal and reputational risk and to meet business needs.
• Responsibility for advising CLG level managers and working closely with the Employee Relations, People Solutions & Advisory team to ensure the appropriate management of sensitive, delicate or problematic employee relations issues, to mitigate grievances and maintain business continuity.
• Record-keeping to underpin sound administration of Bank personnel: Documenting and filing an accurate audit trail to clarify policy decisions and/or to document rationale for policy variations in the realms of reward and employee lifecycle events. Ensuring adequate details are kept and filed correctly so that any future recollection of a decision is fully captured and easily retrievable. Documenting and accurately filing contemporaneous notes of manager/employee meetings about pertinent HR matters (includes using template chronology document).
• This job description is not limited to the responsibilities listed and the incumbent may be requested to perform other relevant duties as required by business needs.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Demonstrable HR Business Partnering and Advisory experience, preferably gained in the financial services sector.
• Previous experience involving project managing the move/relocation of a large number of staff (approx. 90) and across different geographies would be advantageous.
• Proven track record of delivering results and seeing projects to successful completion, working to tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to details and ability to keep track of decisions, consultation outcomes and maintain accurate spreadsheets to ensure the smooth and correct moves of staff (both physically with the engagement of the Internal Mobility Team and digitally in the relevant Bank systems).
• Excellent command of Excel, Word and Powerpoint
• Experience of operating with excellent judgement in a demanding client facing role.
• Strong partnership, influencing, problem solving/solution orientated and client orientation skills to enable positive engagement with stakeholders throughout the Bank and with HROD.
• Demonstrable change management, workforce planning and talent management experience.
• Digital acumen and the ability to analyse and interpret data to support clients and the project
• Fluency in English both written and oral. Ukrainian language would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Experience of working in a multi-national environment with a dispersed workforce essential.
• Degree in relevant discipline preferred or equivalent experience.

What is it like to work at the EBRD?

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people’s lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.

The EBRD environment provides you with:

• Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in;
• A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity;
• An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.

Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time.

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).