- Company Name
- European Investment Bank (EIB)
- Job Title
- Deputy Director General - Human Resources – based in Luxembourg
- Job Description
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**Job Title:** Deputy Director General – Human Resources
**Role Summary:**
Senior executive responsible for supporting the Director General in leading the Human Resources Directorate of the European Investment Bank. Oversees strategic and operational HR functions, drives HR transformation, ensures compliance with EU labour law, and manages risk, procurement, and budgeting across the bank’s workforce.
**Expectations:**
- Deliver and implement an innovative HR strategy aligned with the Bank’s objectives, especially digitalisation and efficiency gains.
- Lead a high‑performance HR team, fostering a modern, inclusive, and agile HR culture.
- Serve as the primary liaison for social dialogue and stakeholder engagement, ensuring effective conflict prevention and resolution.
- Maintain rigorous governance, risk management, and audit‑compliance across HR processes.
- Drive transformational projects and continuous improvement initiatives across HR units.
**Key Responsibilities:**
*Employee Relations Division*
- Manage staff relations, conflict prevention, and mediation.
- Oversee legal compliance of HR policies with EU labour law, internal regulations, and EIF standards.
- Act as Head of Social Relations and coordinate social dialogue with staff representatives and stakeholders.
*Coordination Division*
- Lead the Strategy, Risks, and Processes Unit: risk assessment, process redesign, internal audit support, and project management of HR transforms.
- Supervise the Procurement, Purchasing, and Budget Unit: procurement operations, purchasing controls, and budgetary oversight.
- Ensure governance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement of HR processes.
*Strategic Leadership*
- Contribute to the development and execution of HR strategy, policies, and operational roadmaps.
- Support the Directorate’s legal framework and enhance organisational competence, performance, and motivation.
- Champion best practices in diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee development.
**Required Skills:**
- Strategic HR leadership and organisational change management.
- Deep knowledge of EU labour law, statutory obligations, and internal control frameworks.
- Expertise in risk management, compliance, and audit processes.
- Strong procurement, budgeting, and financial controls acumen.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and social dialogue capabilities.
- Project management proficiency and digital transformation focus.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and team‑building skills.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or related discipline.
- Advanced HR qualification (e.g., SHRM‑SCP, CIPD, or equivalent).
- Minimum of 10 years’ progressive senior HR experience, preferably in a large multilateral or financial institution.
- Proven track record of managing high‑level HR divisions and leading organisational transformations.