CRAG is an independent research institution engaged in leading-edge basic and applied plant and farm animal sciences. CRAG is established as a Consortium of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology (IRTA), Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), and University of Barcelona (UB). The Center is located at the UAB Campus, and currently hosts 200 members from across the world.

Research Programs at CRAG (from basic science to applied research using plant experimental model systems, crops, and farm animals) make extensive use of genomic technologies and large sets of genetic and genomic data (https://www.cragenomica.es).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Center for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG) is looking for a HR Talent Officer for HR unit focusing on Talent Development to carry out HR functions supporting our research and people staff.

The HR Talent Officer unit will work under the supervision of the Head of Human Resources.

His/her main responsibilities will include:

• Provide support to research groups in all employee life cycle.
• Implement, develop with HR Manager support, all the procedures, processes, and HR policies of CRAG.
• Keep our data base update and manage different personnel report.
• Management of Training Plan, identify needs and manage our internal CRAG Training platform (reporting and development of new functionalities); coordination of our external providers good communication and coordination of FUNDAE needs.
• Implementation of the actions of HRS4R (Human Resources Strategy of European commission) including Gender Plan. Together with HR manager.
• Follow up and management of Young Talent researchers at CRAG: students from other institutions (agreements and follow up health insurances) including visitors.
• Management of onboarding processes around the world
• Recruitment and selection for research groups and staff (dissemination and management of CRAG Jobs internal portal)
• Collaborate in Health and Safety area of the unit.
• Direct support to the Head of Unit for administration and HR talent processes.

 REQUIREMENTS:

• University Degree related to Labour Sciences, Psychology or similar
• Postgraduate or master’s in human resources will be valued
• Minimum two years of experience in HR unit
• Equivalent English B2 CEFR level - Tittle accrediting or equivalent
• Spanish full command
• HR Analytics systems experience will be a plus.
• Will be an asset: Experienced in a public research center and implementing development projects.

 SKILLS:

• Good communication skills
• Proactivity, open mind to take responsibilities, initiative.
• Creativity, think for a new solutions
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Goal and people oriented.

 WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Interim contract until filling the vacancy with a permanent contract
• Working day: Full 37.5 hours/week.
• Remuneration: depending on the experience and qualifications provided and framed within the salary structure of CRAG
• Planned date of incorporation: June 2023
• Facilities for balance work and personal life through teleworking and flexible working hours, 22 days of holidays, 9 free days of personal matters; intensive working hours on summer and Fridays.
• Good environment and good place to work.
• Centre placed in UAB Campus

SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS:

Please submit all the application through CRAG website: https://recruitment.cragenomica.es/

CRAG is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission. All candidates will be considered qualified for the job without restrictions of gender, race, nationality, or disability.

 CRAG is committed to the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. CRAG signed the Declaration of Commitment to the Charter & Code in 2012. On the 29th of March of 2015, CRAG received the 'HR Excellence in Research' award from the European Commission. This recognition, related with European "HR Strategy for Researchers", provides a common framework to establish a comprehensive and coherent HR strategy for the near- and longer-term future adopting international best practices and high-quality standards. The award reflects CRAG's commitment to continuously improve its Human Resource policies in line with the European Charter & Code, and to provide a stimulating and favorable work environment.

Interested candidates must submit the following documents:

-         Presentation letter describing past and current positions, motivation.

-         Full CV

-         At least two references with contact details.

Deadline application:   Review of applications will begin on 15th May 2023 and the position will remain open until filled.