People are the heart and soul of Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). With excellent research and education programs, being part of outstanding national and international academic networks, participating in strong collaborations with industry and societal organizations, and being the academic heart of the Brainport top technology region, TU/e is a pivot in a world-class high tech ecosystem. We are known internationally for our excellence and expertise in basic science and technology disciplines.

Interdepartmental Committees (IFC) aim to increase the transparency of our evaluation methods and criteria for academic staff, with specific attention to diversity and inclusion and the characteristics of the scientific domains. The members of the Interdepartmental Committees develop mutual, in-depth insights and expertise with regard to evaluating, assessing and guiding our scientific talent at TU/e.

Tasks

Your main responsibility as HR Policy advisor is to perform the role of secretary to the Interdepartmental Committees. IFC members are independent members of all Recruitment, Mid-term and Promotion Assessment Committees. All academic fields at TU/e are connected to one of three committees, i.e. IFC Engineering,  IFC Basic Sciences and IFC Humans, Technology, Management and Design. In these IFC committees, 36 Associate and Full Professors contribute to the evaluation and assessment of our scientific talent.

As IFC secretary, you are an independent advisor to the Mid-term and Promotion Assessment Committees. You prepare committee meetings. During these meetings you take care of the process and ensure an objective, balanced treatment of the feedback in the written advice to Department Boards. Equally important is that you advise and provide support to the IFC's. As an expert you are the linking pin between different stakeholders, such as IFC members, Department boards and HR advisors. You belong to the team of IFC secretaries (also HR Policy advisors) with whom you further develop the way of working for the IFC's and contribute to the development of assessment criteria throughout TU/e. You are also involved in HR policy topics.

We are looking for a colleague who likes to contribute to a high-quality professional service in an informal personal culture:

• You have an academic degree in the field of Human Resources, law or other relevant direction;
• You are an experienced policy advisor in a non-profit or government organization, preferably with experience in the context of universities;
• You have excellent speaking and writing skills in English as well as in Dutch (both C level).
   
  Next to above mentioned requirements, it is important that you have demonstrable communicative skills and can work independently as well as in a team. Furthermore, we are looking for a colleague for whom integrity comes natural. You have a curious and flexible attitude and show determination. You are result oriented, maintain your professional knowledge, and are well organized. We greatly value customer orientation, learning and collaboration skills.
   
  Our organization
  Three challenges are fundamental to our vision for 2030: a sustainable world, the technology revolution and the impact of technology on society. TU/e is a human-centered employer, providing opportunities for talent - in both academic and support staff - for personal development and to engage the challenges of tomorrow together.
   
  The HR Department initiates, advises and supports the TU/e organization and TU/e employees in the full width of the HR field, varying from expert HR advice on individual personnel issues to organizational development. Our priorities, related to TU/e Strategy 2030 are: recruitment, academic leadership, vitality, diversity and inclusion, safety and career development for both academic and support staff.  The HR Department employs a total of ca 85 colleagues. 
   

The appointment will initially be for a period of 12 months with a view to a permanent position. The appointment may be carried out by Euflex, which is the internal temporary employment and secondment agency of Eindhoven University of Technology.

The salary ranges between € 3637 and € 4978 gross per month (salary scale 11 CAO Dutch Universities), based on a fulltime appointment and education and experience. The position is for 1 fte. The TU/e offers a broad package of fringe benefits, for instance an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%, holiday allowance of 8%, 41 vacation days (for a 40-hour working week) and excellent sport facilities.