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Scope The Administration Division in Brussels provides administrative management and services to optimise the working environment. Acting as a strategic internal partner to the organisation, the Division provides services in HR, Finance, ICT, Facilities and Security to all three EFTA duty stations. As Head of HR, you will lead a team of three HR Partners and report directly to the Director of Administration. The role is at the forefront of modernising EFTA's HR functions, with a main focus on the following transformative areas: Employer Branding: Position EFTA as an employer of choice internationally, developing brand strategies. Effective Operations and Digital Transformation: Lead digital transformation of HR services, streamlining processes and enhancing HR data analytics and self-service for staff. Talent Acquisition: Improve and modernise the recruitment process across all three duty stations, using digital tools to attract high-potential professionals.  Due to the small size of the HR team, the right candidate will work strategically and advise senior leadership on all HR matters, while at the same time handling a wide range of operational and practical day-to-day tasks. Main Responsibilities Develop, communicate, and implement HR policies and objectives aligned with the Secretariat’s objectives. Interpret EFTA Staff Regulations and serve as advisor to EFTA Management on HR matters. Lead talent acquisition and onboarding, ensuring high-quality recruitments, including participating in recruitment panels. Develop EFTA’s employer value proposition and promote the Secretariat as a top employer. Design and oversee performance and appraisal systems that drive motivation  Lead and manage a team of three HR Partners, ensuring effective collaboration across both specialised and shared responsibilities. Provide regular guidance, coaching, and feedback to each team member, fostering their professional growth and supporting their career development throughout their tenure. Build a strong, cohesive HR team culture, ensuring alignment with organisational values and strategic priorities. Support the Financial Mechanism Office on all HR matters. Maintain close contact with EFTA’s Staff Committee. Collaborate closely with Finance on the salary process, compensation and allowances. Continue the strong focus on skills development and continuous learning frameworks, including leadership training and upskilling for future organisational and Member State needs. Foster a culture of inclusion, learning, and operational excellence within the organisation. Work to ensure a healthy workplace culture, to be characterised with collaboration, wellbeing and sense of belonging. Supervise the Junior Professionals Programme and staff development initiatives. Liaise with insurance providers and manage benefits-related queries.  

Job description The position entails working hands on with controlling and financial reporting. The Finance Officer is also expected to be able to lead improvement initiatives within the Administration division. Responsibilities include: Financial reporting and analysis Controlling of accounting and coordinating the year-end closure process Project management of business improvement processes Acting as Head of Finance when necessary The financial officer will be a part of the financial department within the administration division and reports directly to the Head of Finance. The financial department consists of 4 staff members, the Head of Finance, the Financial Officer and two Finance Coordinators. The financial department is responsible for the financial management of the organization with offices in Brussels, Luxemburg and Geneva, as well as EFTA’s Financial Mechanism Office.