About the European Climate Foundation

The European Climate Foundation (ECF) was founded in 2008 as a major philanthropic initiative to help tackle climate change by fostering the development of a low-carbon society at the national, European and global level.

We support over 500 partner organizations to carry out activities that contribute to the public debate on climate action, drive urgent and ambitious policy in support of the objectives of the Paris Agreement and help deliver a socially responsible transition to a net-zero emissions economy and sustainable society in Europe and around the world.

The ECF brings together diverse perspectives and backgrounds to find the best innovative solutions to tackle climate change. We are focusing on engaging and hiring great people from a wide diversity of backgrounds to strengthen the cause. If you share our values of respect, innovation, and collaboration, join us.

As towns, cities and countries around the world declare climate emergencies, seas rise, forests burn, glaciers melt, increasing numbers of people take to the streets demanding urgent action and our societies begin to wake up to what the science has been saying for many years, there has never been a more important time to be working on climate change.

About the role

The Talent Acquisition & HR Partner will be responsible for sourcing, identifying and hiring top talent to fuel the growth of the foundation while facilitating a strong employee experience in his/her designated groups. The role reports directly to the HR Director.

Key responsibilities

Recruitment (+/- 80%)

• Manage the full recruitment cycle: coordinate with hiring managers to determine the required profiles and the recruitment process, prepare job postings, source potential candidates, organise the selection procedure and conduct interviews, feedback to candidates

• Together with the Talent Management Senior Officer, develop a talent acquisition strategy, looking at the competencies needed to achieve overall ECF strategic developmental objectives

• Deploy and manage the recruitment module of Cezanne HR, our internal HR SIRH

• Lead the work on reviewing the full recruitment process and practices to ensure maximum efficiency and implement necessary changes

• Develop diversified talent sourcing and inclusive recruitments practices with all stakeholders involved in the recruitment process

HR Partnership (+- 20%)

• Supports the day-to-day HR management

• Primary interface for employees and managers within his/her designated ECF groups & programmes

• Liaising with the Centres of Excellence (Talent Management, C&B, Payroll) whenever needed, to handle all inquiries and employee's issues

• Work with his/her ECF designated groups to guide them through the overall HR Strategy and specific HR programs and policies and to identify and report his/her groups specific needs

• Participate in other HR projects as applicable, together with the team

ECF Competencies

• Strong trust building and diplomatic skills that enable effective collaboration with a diverse group of internal and external partners

• Excellent collaboration and influencing skills

• Achieving efficient, timely, quality results by directing efforts on expected outcomes

Experience and competencies

• 5+ years’ experience in recruitment in an international environment and 3-4 years having had HR generalist responsibilities

• Genuine interest in climate change challenges and ECF mission

• Effective with technology and feel rapidly comfortable working with new software

• Fast learner with a can-do attitude

• Impeccable work ethics

• Outstanding communication skills and fluent in English, French and/or Dutch are a plus

• Autonomous and able to work towards tight deadlines and changing priorities

What we offer

• The unique opportunity to work as part of a highly dynamic, international group of individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work;

• A flexible work environment and a space to develop and challenge yourself;

• A full-time permanent position

Location

Brussels

Start date

As soon as Possible

How to apply

Please upload your CV and cover letter in English!

All applications will be treated confidentially. We will store your information in our internal database unless you specifically request otherwise.