Introduction

The Resource Management group in the IT department is responsible for overseeing talent, vendor and financial management for the department as well as the Project management Office (PMO). Our goal is to increase clarity and accountability of personnel and budget resources, as the department seeks to maximise value delivered to stakeholder groups. The IT department comprises a diverse population of more than 400 employees.

The Talent Manager is responsible for developing and driving the talent strategy across the IT Department, including how to attract, onboard, motivate, engage, and retain employees. They contribute to creating an environment in which all personnel is likely to express its full potential, improving the overall level of engagement and performance and promoting a culture of excellence.

Functions

The Talent Manager implements HR guidelines and recommended practices in the IT department, supporting IT management, supervisors and individuals to create the best possible work environment for themselves and for their teams. They analyse the departmental needs to recruit, retain, and develop talented employees and leaders. They will do this in close collaboration with the HR partners, and with the IT leaders and employees across multiple teams.

As a Talent Manager, you will:

• Prepare and draft the Workforce plan for the Department, reviewing the short and long-term capabilities needed in teams, services, projects. Monitor the recruitment and retention of all categories of personnel, implement a smooth onboarding process for newcomers (inductions), and accompany people leaving the department;

• Contribute to the overall success of the People First strategy, including aspects on Diversity & Inclusion, career, succession planning and personnel wellbeing;

• Drive the performance evaluation process across the IT Department, ensure the timely completion of all the steps, and contribute to make the process meaningful and aligned with the desired culture;

• Develop the learning culture of the Department, together with the Departmental Training Officer, including coaching/mentoring programmes, job shadowing, or career development mechanisms;

• Support the department in the change management journey, contributing to the implementation of the new operating model, organization and way of working as well as change management initiatives.

Master's degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of human resources or a related field, e.g., economics, business administration, behavioral sciences, law, together with professional training in the field of human resources or a related field.

Experience:

• Experience working in talent management is essential.
• Experience in leading talent management initiatives.
• Proven project management experience and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple demands and timelines.
• An understanding of the impact of diversity and inclusion on business performance and how this can enhance the people experience.
• Experience with data analytics with the ability to use KPIs to provide insights to the IT department to drive and steer business decisions.

Technical competencies:

• Employee performance management.
• Talent management.
• Change management.
• Strategic workforce planning.

Behavioural competencies:

• Communicating effectively: demonstrating a pro-active approach to resolving differences; addressing issues of conflict constructively. Delivering presentations in a structured and clear way; adjusting style and content to the audience; responding calmly and confidently to questions.
• Achieving results: delivering high quality work on time and fulfilling expectations. Having a structured and organised approach towards work; being able to set priorities and plan tasks with results in mind. Delivering prompt and efficient service taking into account customer needs.
• Solving problems: finding the information needed to solve problems; making objective judgments based on all the facts available. Seeking and integrating other points of view when tackling an issue; consulting experts in the field and undertaking benchmarking.
• Working in teams: debating at the table and engaging in constructive confrontation of ideas. Supporting and acting in accordance with team decisions; accepting joint responsibility for team successes and shortcomings.

Language skills:

Spoken and written English. Ability to understand and speak French in professional contexts desired or the willingness to acquire it rapidly.

Eligibility and closing date:

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States.

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 03.01.2023 at midnight (CET).

Employment Conditions

Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

Job grade: 6-7

Job reference: IT-RM-2022-159-LD

Benchmark Job Title: Human Resources Professional