- Function title: Head of Human Resources
- Reference: NOC-MA-2025-AD/875
- Location: Maastricht
- The selected candidate must reside either at this location or within a reasonable proximity that allows for the satisfactory execution of their duties - Information about living in Maastricht
- Nature of competition: Internal and external competition
- Applicable regulations: General conditions of employment governing servants at the EUROCONTROL Maastricht Centre
- Type of post: Head of Unit or equivalent
- Job level: AD11-AD12 - Check salary simulations for the basic grade
- Generic job title: Head of Unit
- Number of posts: 1
- Duration of appointment: 5 Year(s) - extension or conversion of the contract is possible โ see โUseful informationโ section
- Security clearance: Security vetting may be required in accordance with the relevant EUROCONTROL security provisions
- Directorate/Service: MUAC/DIR/HFR - Human and Financial Resources
- Working arrangement: Hybrid work (A blend of onsite and remote work). Please note that EUROCONTROL does not offer full-time remote working arrangements.
- Competition publication date: 09/01/2025
- Competition closing date: 06/02/2025 (23:59 Brussels time)
- Reserve list: Applicable - See details in the \"Useful information\" section
Your team
Within the The Directorate Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre, the Human Resources (HR) team is supporting the Director in the implementation and development of the HR processes and activities as defined by the Agency. It ensures the provision of HR support for MUAC staff and manages the relationship with corporate HR services.
Your role
Your role will be to:
- Develop and implement MUACโs HR strategy and manage a range of domains (e.g. talent development, career management) and activities in compliance with legal provisions.
Required qualifications, experience & competencies
University degree of four years (e.g. Masterโs degree) in a relevant domain such as Business Administration, Human Resources, Law and minimum 15 yearsโ relevant professional experience including 10 years in management or strategic activities, preferably gained in an international environmentor
University degree of three years (e.g. Bachelorโs degree) in a relevant domain such as Business Administration, Human Resources, Law and minimum 16 yearsโ relevant professional experience including 10 years in management or strategic activities, preferably gained in an international environment. Internal candidates can check on the intranet to see what level of in-house experience is considered equivalent to educational qualifications where appropriate. Experience in developing and implementing HR strategies, and managing various domains such as talent development, career management, workforce planning, etc. Experience in managing multicultural teams. Experience in applying employment rules and regulations. Experience in supporting senior management in organisational development initiatives and facilitating change management processes. Experience in modern HR trends including promotion of a diverse and inclusive culture, new ways of working, etc. Stakeholder management skills. Strategic focus: you develop business/service strategy in line with Agencyโs strategy. Customer Focus: you know how to develop and implement service excellence concepts. Communication: you adapt your communication to different situations and audiences. Managing People: you encourage development in support to business objectives. Influencing: you know how to sell the benefits of ideas. Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment. Professional conduct in line with the corporate behaviours of the Agency, i.e. result-driven, readiness to change, customer focus, integrity and team-player approach. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. For this particular job, candidates must be proficient users of English at level C1. French language skills would be considered an advantage.The levels relate to the European-framework-reference Common European Framework of References for languages (CEFR).