Job title: HR Officer (Expert in Labour Relations)
Reference: 692_24_MNG_HR_HRO
About BSC
The Barcelona Supercomputing Center - Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS) is the leading supercomputing center in Spain. It houses MareNostrum, one of the most powerful supercomputers in Europe, and is now the hosting entity for EuroHPC JU, which leads large-scale investments and HPC provision in Europe. The mission of BSC is to research, develop, and manage information technologies to facilitate scientific progress. BSC combines HPC service provision and R&D into both computer and computational science (life, earth, and engineering sciences) under one roof, and currently has over 1000 staff from 60 countries.
We are particularly interested in the strengths and lived experiences of women and underrepresented groups to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights in science and IT research. In instances of equal merit, the incorporation of the under-represented sex will be favored. We promote Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, fostering an environment where each and every one of us is appreciated for who we are, regardless of our differences.
Context And Mission
We are seeking an experienced HR Officer specializing in labor relations to join our team, reporting directly to the HR & Labour Relations Manager. In this critical role, you will drive the effective implementation of HR policies and procedures while ensuring optimal work conditions and fostering strong, productive relationships with the works council. As a key partner to the assigned departments, you will provide expert guidance to staff, assist research group leaders with their HR requirements, and contribute to the seamless execution of our HR functions.
If you are passionate about human resources, possess deep expertise in legal and labor relations, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply and become a valuable member of our HR team!
Key Duties
Under the guidance of the HR & Labour Relations Manager, the HR Officer will oversee the following responsibilities for the Departments:
Manage new employee onboarding and incorporation processes.
Handle work and fellows contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and organizational standards.
Administer payroll operations accurately and on time.
Oversee offboarding processes, ensuring smooth transitions for departing staff.
Serve as the primary HR advisor and point of contact for Group Leaders and their departments.
Coordinate HR processes for students, ensuring compliance and smooth operations.
Provide general support to the HR & Labour Relations Coordinator, including document management and addressing staff inquiries.
Collaborate with the HR team to manage and maintain cooperative relations with the works council.
Prepare and create detailed legal labor reports as required.
Manage HR data (data entry in the ERP and different reporting systems).
Support the department in internal HR projects.
This does not fully define the role but covers the main aspects and drivers for success.
Requirements
Education: University Degree or equivalent professional experience
Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience:
A minimum of 5 years experience in an HR Department, in a similar role
Good skills in Microsoft Office (especially in Excel)
Demonstrable expertise in labour law and regulations
Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience:
Experience in an international and multi-cultural environment will be valued.
Experience in a research centre will be valued.
Competences:
Excellent verbal and written communication (Spanish, Catalan, and English)
Planning and organizing (Structured mindset)
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume, deadline-driven environment
Communication
Teamwork
Proactive Cooperation (Desire to learn and improve)
Service Attitude
Flexibility
Conditions
The position will be located at BSC within the Management Department. We offer a full-time contract (37.5h/week), a good working environment, a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure, flexible working hours, an extensive training plan, restaurant tickets, private health insurance, and support for relocation procedures.
Duration: Open-ended contract due to technical and scientific activities linked to the project and budget duration.
Holidays: 23 paid vacation days plus the 24th and 31st of December per our collective agreement.
Salary: We offer a competitive salary commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate and according to the cost of living in Barcelona.
Starting date: December.
Applications procedure and process
All applications must include:
A Cover Letter with a statement of interest in English, including two contacts for further references - Applications without this document will not be considered.
A full CV in English including contact details.
Deadline
The vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate has been hired. Applications will be regularly reviewed, and potential candidates will be contacted.
OTM-R principles for selection processes
BSC-CNS is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment principles (OTM-R). This is applied for any potential candidate in all our processes, for example by creating gender-balanced recruitment panels and recognizing career breaks, etc. BSC-CNS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable state or local law.
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