Description

Vacancy: Contractual Agent (3b)

Grade: FGIV
Where: DG HR Data and Analytics, Brussels

Publication: from 09/06/2023 to new extended date 30/06/2023 until 12.00 hours Brussels time

Reference n.: 393942 (for application form)

We are

The Human Resources and Security department (DG HR) oversees recruitment policy, training and career management, social policies and working conditions for Commission staff. It is also responsible for keeping buildings and employees safe, making sure that work continues during crises and dealing with online security.

Unit HR.A.5 Data and Analytics supports DG HR’s mission to be an enabling and strategic partner for the Commission, supporting the delivery of key policy and political priorities. Currently, enabling projects include the implementation of the HR Strategy, Digital Transformation, Greening, Flexible working, Diversity and Inclusion. To maximise its impact in priority areas, DG HR needs to ensure optimal management of human resources in the Commission, supported by the right data and data insights.

The unit, composed of 25 colleagues organised into 5 teams, aims to provide state-of-the-art, user-friendly, accurate and cost-effective Data and Analytics services. We serve a wide range of Commission client groups: DG HR’s corporate units, HR professionals in each DG, managers, other central services and strategic decision makers. We also provide services to HR functions in over 20 client Institutions and agencies that use the same HR source systems as the Commission. Our services include standard reports, self-service dashboards, advanced analytics, publications as well as data governance and data management coordination.

We propose

We propose a challenging and rewarding job as Team Leader of the Data Delivery team, composed of 4 external Business intelligence / data experts. The team contributes to strategic HR planning and organisational efficiency by developing a Data warehouse strategy and Business intelligence reports for information systems in the Human Resource management domain.

The job offers the possibility to:

• Define the strategy for the maintenance of Data and Data warehouse solutions, the foundation of the unit’s HR reporting and analytics services
• Contribute to the identification and adoption of modern technologies relevant for Data warehousing, in line with corporate guidelines
• Analyse and evaluate processes, working procedures, working methods related to Data delivery. Propose improvements, and new opportunities for collaboration with other teams in the unit, directorate, DG or at corporate level
• Work closely and proactively with other teams and stakeholders to identify needs for future (new) data sources, and adoption in the Data warehouse
• Lead the team of data / business intelligence specialists, responsible for data delivery and data services, selecting, guiding, and evaluating their work
• Coordinate daily operational service activities within the data delivery team and with other team leaders, managing competing and changing priorities
• Identify and oversee performance improvements and stable service provisions
• Participate in the ‘Data Layer’ project and ‘Data Governance’ projects, cornerstones of the HR Transformation programme, which will set a solid base for the future HR Data platform
• Contribute to data management and data governance policies and practices for the current and future data platforms
• Lead the team and the unit in adopting and applying methodologies, best practices, and process improvements, such as agile.

We look for

We look for an experienced, well-organised and responsible colleague to contribute to the unit's objectives. The varied and interesting work requires high motivation, high initiative, eagerness to learn, team player attitude but equally capacity to work autonomously.

The ideal candidate should have:

• demonstrated experience in the domain of Database and Data Warehouse management, technologies, and tools
• the capacity to ensure the delivery of consistent high-quality data and reliable data services
• a keen interest in Data, Analytics and/or Business intelligence domains
• experience in preparing and implementing a security plan, in accordance with policies and guidelines
• solid knowledge of data protection principals and measures and how they need to be applied
• experience in managing a team, including external service providers, to ensure reliable daily operations, also being ready to support and guide other colleagues in the unit
• experience in designing and implementing data management and data governance policies and practices
• the expertise and capacity to contribute to the realization of a new HR Data Layer, forming part of our ongoing HR Transformation programme
• Experience in the HR domain would be a plus.

The candidate should also present the following personal skills:

• ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers in an international and multi-disciplinary work environment
• excellent client-orientation and highly developed communication skills to build trust-based relationships with stakeholders, clients, and colleagues
• strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• a high degree of commitment and flexibility
• excellent communication skills in English, both orally and in writing.

How to apply

The interested candidates should send their application respecting the deadline of the vacancy to the following email address: HR-MAIL-A5ec [dot] europa [dot] eu (HR-MAIL-A5[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)

The application is to include:

• The application form duly completed
• Your CV
• A motivation letter.

Due to the large volume of applications received, only candidates selected for the interview will be notified.

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