Senior HR Business Partner

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Description

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• Translate business strategy (objectives, projects etc.) into HR objectives and actions and implement the change for a large Directorate.
• Bring in a wide range of HR tools and interventions to support change and adapt them to the specific needs and objectives within the Directorate in alignment with the application of general HR strategies and policies throughout the Directorate concerned and the Bank.
• Identify needs for new HR initiatives in the Directorate and advocate these within Personnel.
• Cascade down the implementation of group HR strategy and processes into business adapted HR work.
• Ensure the implementation and application of agreed upon EIB HR policies and programs.
• Contribute to the business strategy development as HR specialist within Directorates.

• Facilitate HR cycle processes within the Directorate (e. g. ARP, Performance Management, Learning Needs Analysis, Talent Review, etc).
• Ensure the alignment of HR core processes with business needs and identify new opportunities where HR can add value.
• Work in collaboration with Employee Relations to ensure effective management of specific/legal situations.
• Follow-up with the Recruitment team to ensure that recruitment activities progress in a timely manner.
• Work with Learning & Development and Talent Management teams to develop, implement and manage development plans and learning needs of staff members to meet the overall strategy of the business.
• Ensure readiness of Directorates to run HR core processes by providing information, giving advice and supporting the managerial role.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies in the Directorates.

• Supporting and guiding managers on all levels to fulfil their managerial task of managing people.
• Advising and supporting managers to solve critical individual HR cases, when needed referring to the necessary content matter experts.
• Driving and accompanying the development of individual management skills and individually advice managers in achieving their goals on people and leadership topics.
• Proactively supporting the management of the respective people portfolio of managers.

• Act as 1st point of contact for staff members.
• Advise staff members on career development and trainings supporting them in reaching their full potential within the Bank.
• Build positive relationships and enhance communication between HR and the Directorates
• Build up positive relationships with DGs and the management teams.
• Ensure the increase of the understanding of business needs in the HR Directorate and vice versa.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of HR issues in business areas and best practices.
• Proactively engage managers in EIB’s people vision and strategy.
• Coordinate activities of other HR actors in the directorate in order to align processes and approach.
• Participate in HR Transversal projects.
• Coach and share knowledge with junior HRBPs.
• Supervise the work of HR Service Partners.

• University degree (minimum an equivalent to a Bachelor) preferably in HR related topics or other related fields.
• Minimum 5 years experience in Human Resources and significant demonstrable experience as HR Business Partner, or HR generalist role, or a variety of specialist roles.
• Preferably several years of experience in banking/finance, IFI and/or experience in complex and changing organizations.
• Experience with organizational change management and the implementation of a range of HR interventions.
• Ability to quickly establish strong working relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation, influencing and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills/mindset.
• Experience in managing complex employee relations issues.
• Excellent knowledge of English and/or French (**) with a good command of the other. Knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage.

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