Job Reference
320_25_MNG_HR_HRMO
Position
Human Resources & Mobility Officer
Closing Date
Friday, 16 May, 2025
Reference: 320_25_MNG_HR_HRMO
Job title: Human Resources & Mobility Officer
About BSC
The Barcelona Supercomputing Center - Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS) is the leading supercomputing center in Spain. It houses MareNostrum, one of the most powerful supercomputers in Europe, was a founding and hosting member of the former European HPC infrastructure PRACE (Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe), and is now hosting entity for EuroHPC JU, the Joint Undertaking that leads large-scale investments and HPC provision in Europe. The mission of BSC is to research, develop and manage information technologies in order to facilitate scientific progress. BSC combines HPC service provision and R&D into both computer and computational science (life, earth and engineering sciences) under one roof, and currently has over 1000 staff from 60 countries.
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We are particularly interested for this role in the strengths and lived experiences of women and underrepresented groups to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights in science and IT research. In instances of equal merit, the incorporation of the under-represented sex will be favoured.
We promote Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, fostering an environment where each and every one of us is appreciated for who we are, regardless of our differences.
If you consider that you do not meet all the requirements, we encourage you to continue applying for the job offer. We value diversity of experiences and skills, and you could bring unique perspectives to our team.
Look at the BSC experience:
BSC-CNS YouTube Channel
Let's stay connected with BSC Folks!
We are particularly interested for this role in the strengths and lived experiences of women and underrepresented groups to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights in science and IT research. In instances of equal merit, the incorporation of the under-represented sex will be favoured.
We promote Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, fostering an environment where each and every one of us is appreciated for who we are, regardless of our differences.
If you consider that you do not meet all the requirements, we encourage you to continue applying for the job offer. We value diversity of experiences and skills, and you could bring unique perspectives to our team.
Context And Mission
Reporting to the HR & Labour Relations Coordinator, and the Senior Mobility & Onboarding Officer, the Human Resources & Mobility Officer will provide crucial support in managing Personnel Administration tasks and Mobility affairs within the HR Team at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC-CNS).
This position involves a balanced focus on Personnel Administration and Mobility tasks, providing essential support to designated departments and group leaders.
This position is funded through the GLOBER project: GLOBAL OUTREACH TO BUILD EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH, supported by the Agencia Estatal de Investigación.
This position involves a balanced focus on Personnel Administration and Mobility tasks, providing essential support to designated departments and group leaders.
This position is funded through the GLOBER project: GLOBAL OUTREACH TO BUILD EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH, supported by the Agencia Estatal de Investigación.
Key Duties
- HR Administration of Scientific Departments: Assist in handling incorporations, work and fellows contracts, payroll, and end-of-relationship processes; provide support as the HR advisor for Group Leaders within assigned departments; serve as an additional point of contact for HR-related matters in designated departments.
- Foreign Affairs management: Assist in managing work permits for new staff and their families, support in overseeing renewals of work permits, and assist in monthly reporting of mobility-related activities.
- General support to HR & Labour Relations Coordinator (From filling to answering questions to the staff)
- Master/Undergraduate student’s coordination (from HR point of view).
- Provide support in preparing new contracts and explain them to new employees, along with the BSC procedures.
- Onboarding process Management: Offer support to newcomers with essential aspects upon arrival in Barcelona, as well as constant improvement of the onboarding process.
- HR data management (data intro in the ERP and different reporting systems).
- Support to the department in the internal HR projects
Requirements
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Education
- University Degree (Management Sciences, Labour Relations, Law, or similar).
- Or Higher Vocational Training (FPII/CFGS), and equivalent experience
- Additional training/studies regarding HR, Mobility, foreign affairs, or similar, will be a plus, but are not required
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Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience
- At least 2 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in a multi-cultural environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Spanish, Catalan, and English).
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Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience
- Experience in an international research center, or academic environment will be valued.
- Solid Microsoft Office skills, especially in Excel.
- Experience with foreign affairs management.
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Competences
- Planning and organizing (Structured mindset).
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
- Proactive cooperation (Desire to learn and improve).
- Service attitude.
- Flexibility.
Conditions
- The position will be located at BSC within the Management Department
- We offer a full-time contract (37.5h/week), a good working environment, a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure, flexible working hours, extensive training plan, restaurant tickets, private health insurance, support to the relocation procedures
- Duration: Open-ended contract due to technical and scientific activities linked to the project and budget duration
- Holidays: 23 paid vacation days plus 24th and 31st of December per our collective agreement
- Salary: we offer a competitive salary commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate and according to the cost of living in Barcelona
- Starting date: asap
Applications procedure and process
Applications procedure and process
All applications must be submitted via the BSC website and contain:
- A full CV in English, including contact details.
- A cover/motivation letter with a statement of interest in English, clearly specifying for which specific area and topics the applicant wishes to be considered. Additionally, two references for further contacts must be included. Applications without this document will not be considered.
Development of the recruitment process
The selection will be carried out through a competitive examination system ("Concurso-Oposición"). The recruitment process consists of two phases:
- Curriculum Analysis: Evaluation of previous experience and/or scientific history, degree, training, and other professional information relevant to the position. - 40 points
- Interview phase: The highest-rated candidates at the curriculum level will be invited to the interview phase, conducted by the corresponding department and Human Resources. In this phase, technical competencies, knowledge, skills, and professional experience related to the position, as well as the required personal competencies, will be evaluated. - 60 points. A minimum of 30 points out of 60 must be obtained to be eligible for the position.
The recruitment panel will be composed of at least three people, ensuring at least 25% representation of women.
In accordance with OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for each vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will begin the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. At a minimum, a personality questionnaire as well as a technical exercise will be conducted during the process.
The panel will make a final decision, and all individuals who participated in the interview phase will receive feedback with details on the acceptance or rejection of their profile.
Deadline
The vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate has been hired. Applications will be regularly reviewed and potential candidates will be contacted.
OTM-R principles for selection processes
BSC-CNS is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment principles (OTM-R). This is applied for any potential candidate in all our processes, for example by creating gender-balanced recruitment panels and recognizing career breaks etc.
BSC-CNS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable state or local law.
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This position is reserved for candidates who meet the requirements and have the legal status of disabled persons with a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33%. In case there are no applicants with disabilities that meet the requirements, the rest of the candidates without declared disability will be evaluated.
BSC-CNS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable state or local law.
For more information follow this link
This position is reserved for candidates who meet the requirements and have the legal status of disabled persons with a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33%. In case there are no applicants with disabilities that meet the requirements, the rest of the candidates without declared disability will be evaluated.