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<h1>HR business partner(s) (20586) </h1> 
 As part of Principal Directorate People, the Directorate HR Customer Engagement is responsible for helping employees to perform and contribute positively through genuine engagement with the overall mission of the EPO. The directorate includes the departments HR Business Partners, HR Interlocutors and Well-being and Engagement, and uses business-focused HR teams to co-ordinate activities across HR services in line with the needs of the organisation. As custodians of the EPO's strategy, HR business partners play a key role in fostering an engaged, knowledgeable, collaborative and inclusive "one‑Office" culture. They promote good people-management practices, support organisational change, drive talent mobility and identify smart solutions to capacity needs. Assigned to specific business areas, they support managers with performance management with the aim of maximising employee experience and engagement. They also play a pivotal role in the implementation of new ways of working by fostering psychological safety and help with reskilling efforts for the future. 
 We are now looking for HR business partners to join our team. With us you will: 
 

<ul> 
 <li>act as an HR interface for a specific business area and client segment</li> 
 <li>translate business needs and challenges into operational HR plans, i.e. workforce planning, onboarding, talent management, performance development, engagement and well-being, health and absence management, D&I, communication and change management</li> 
 <li>drive the HR agenda and act as a change agent, ensuring the implementation of HR strategies, policies and guidelines</li> 
 <li>provide data-based insights to guide decision-making and offer people-oriented solutions</li> 
 <li>support and coach leaders within your area of responsibility</li> 
 </ul> Apply if you have: 
 

<ul> 
 <li>several years' professional experience as an HR business partner or in a similar role in an international environment</li> 
 <li>experience in the IT/Tech/IP sector (a distinct advantage)</li> 
 <li>a very good understanding of key HR areas, in particular the talent management cycle (talent development and talent acquisition) as well as learning and development, workforce planning, staff mobility, staff well-being, diversity and inclusion, etc.</li> 
 <li>experience in helping develop and deliver f it-for-purpose HR strategies</li> 
 <li>experience in actively supporting organisational change and business transformation from an HR perspective</li> 
 <li>excellent communication skills and the ability to coach, influence, and partner at the leadership level</li> 
 <li>the passion to make a difference to people's lives, and a positive attitude to work</li> 
 <li>a proven ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and make best use of limited resources</li> 
 <li>a practical can-do attitude when working in a collaborative and dynamic team</li> 
 <li>the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while keeping a cool head and your eye on the ball</li> 
 <li>the ability to handle sensitive information with due regard for confidentiality and utmost discretion</li> 
 <li>a proactive and forward-thinking approach with strong initiative and a service mindset geared to providing value-add advice and solutions</li> 
 <li>the ability to use the MS Office suite and other tools to identify insights that drive action</li> 
 <li>diploma of completed studies at master's level or – in exceptional cases – equivalent professional experience</li> 
 <li>excellent knowledge (at least C1) of one official language (English, French or German) and the ability to understand the other two; alternatively, excellent knowledge (at least C1) of English (in such cases, the willingness to learn the missing language(s) and to reach level B2 within a set time frame would be required)</li> 
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 </ul> Process: 
 

The successful candidate will be selected on the basis of qualifications and relevant experience, supplemented as appropriate by interviews, tests and/or a personality questionnaire. 
 Key information 
 

Job group: 4 Grade: G7 to G10 (net (basic) monthly salary* for this vacancy: EUR 5 911 to 8 385, depending on experience) Duration of appointment: Five years Location: Munich Application deadline: 24.10.2022 Interviews planned for: week commencing 21.11.2022 
 
 

* after deduction of EPO-internal tax and before deduction of staff contributions to the social security and pension schemes. 
 We welcome all applications for vacant positions. We consider each on its professional merits – regardless of your nationality, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, parental responsibilities, age, religion or belief. 
 
 
 
 
 

<h2>Why join us?</h2> 
 <ul> 
 <li>Be part of the EPO`s transformation and enable innovation </li>
 <li>Work with inspiring people from a variety of cultures </li>
 <li>Develop yourself and take on an intellectual challenge</li> 
 </ul> 
 <h2>What's in it for you?</h2> 
 <ul> 
 <li> A competitive salary </li>
 <li>Family-friendly benefits </li>
 <li>A good work-life balance </li>
 <li>Relocation benefits and various allowances </li>
 <li>Contributory medical insurance and pension schemes </li>
 <li>30 days' leave per year</li> 
 </ul> 
 <h2>Who we are</h2> 
 We are the patent office for Europe. We are proud to deliver high-quality patents and efficient services that foster innovation, competitiveness and economic growth. 
 <h2>Our vision</h2> 
 We're currently undergoing a change inspired by a common vision: our Strategic Plan 2023. Join us on this exciting journey to a more digital, collaborative and sustainable organisation. 
 <h2>Our work environment</h2> 
 We believe that diversity is fundamental to our success. Our inclusive work environment respects, values and celebrates our individual differences. We want you to be yourself at work. 
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