Head Of Human Resources

We are looking for a Head of HR who is excited by the challenge of driving change and providing pro-active HR leadership and support in a stimulating international research environment.
Reporting to the Managing Director, the Head of HR is responsible for designing, developing and implementing HR policies and procedures aligned with the strategy of the organization, thus offering a supportive, encouraging and challenging working environment that promotes equal opportunities, ethical integrity and work-life balance. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships internally and externally, as well as to inspire, motivate and drive all members. He/she shall provide leadership to the HR team currently composed by 5 members, in order to ensure quality and timely HR services to all CRG Staff, as well asscientific and non-scientific collaborators (around 600) located in two different locations (Barcelona Biomedical Research Park - PRBB and Barcelona Scientific Park - PCB).

Qualifications and Experience

Professional Experience:
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar position is essential
• Professional experience in an international academic environment, preferably in a research organization, with a proven track record of developing people strategy and practices and change management in a dynamic environment

Education and training:
• The jobholder is expected to hold a relevant university degree in Human Resources, Management, Business Administration, Labor Relations or Psychology.
• The jobholder must demonstrate a strong knowledge of employment legislation (preferably Spanish) and labor-related rules

Languages:
• Advanced level of English and Spanish written and spoken
• Catalan will be an advantage

Technical Skills:
• Microsoft Office applications
• Oracle Business Suite
• Measuring and analysing HR metrics

Soft Skills:
• Leadership
• Strategic thinking
• Problem solving and pragmatic approach
• Planning and organising skills
• Influencing
• Creativity and innovation
• Analytical
• Negotiating
• Detail-oriented
• Diplomatic and tactful personality

Working Conditions and Benefits

• Contract duration: Full-time permanent position
• Estimated annual gross salary: Internationally competitive salary according to qualifications and experience
• Target start date: From 1st of October 2018

We provide a highly stimulating environment with highly motivated staff, state-of-the-art infrastructures and unique professional career development opportunities.

We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation.

We are committed to reconcile a work and family life for our employees and are offering extended vacation period and the possibility to benefit from flexible working hours and teleworking.