HR Operations & Development Officer (f/m/x) - Ref: 26-12

The Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research

is recruiting an

HR Operations & Development Officer (f/m/x)

• Ref: 26-12
• Permanent employment contract on a full-time basis (40h/week)
• Work location: Belval (Luxembourg)
• Start date: as soon as possible

The Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER) is looking for an HR Operations & Development Officer to strengthen the Human Resources team and contribute to the implementation of the Institute's Human Resources policy.

Your missions

As part of the HR team, you will play an active role in a generalist function and contribute to the implementation of the HR strategy by supporting employees, ensuring compliant and efficient HR processes, and leveraging data and projects to enhance organizational performance, employee engagement, and continuous development.

HR Policy, Procurement & Compliance

• Assist the Human Resources Director in implementing the HR policy and its diverse operational and core development processes;
• Assist the Human Resources Director in HR Procurement and budget follow-up;
• Support the Human Resources Director in compliance matters by anticipating and preparing for regulatory changes.

HR Support, Communication & Development

• Support and advise employees on HR matters;
• Contribute to internal HR communication and to the development of the employer brand;
• Deliver internal trainings on HR topics;

HR Data & Projects

• Collect, analyse, and consolidate HR data to produce reliable strategic dashboards and presentations for management and audits;
• Ensure the accuracy and reliability of HR information and data communicated internally and externally;
• Act as Project Manager in HR projects.

Your profile

• Master’s degree (Bac +5) in Human Resources, Psychology, or a similar discipline;
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role, ideally within a research, academic, or international environment;
• High level of administrative and organizational skills;
• Solid skills in Luxembourgish legislation (labor code, social security, tax, collective bargaining agreements);
• At ease with figures and data management;
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines;
• Strong team spirit with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a positive attitude;
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with absolute discretion;
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and HRIS management;
• AI use in HR activities is an asset;
• Excellent written and oral English and French. Knowledge of German or Luxembourgish is an asset.

We offer

• A versatile role in a dynamic and international research environment with attractive working conditions and a stimulating work environment;
• Flexibility in the organisation of the working hours and the possibility of teleworking;
• Competitive remuneration under the Collective Bargaining Agreement in force (half of a 13th month salary, meal vouchers, etc.);
• Investment in career support and development (trainings, seminars, language courses);
• 32.5 days of annual leave for a full-time contract.

Application process

Please submit your complete application via our online platform : https://jobs.liser.lu/jobs:

• CV; 
• Cover letter outlining your motivation and fit for the position;
• Copy of your diplomas;
• The contact details for two referees.

Please note that the position will remain open until filled.

For any content-related question, please send an email to: recruitment@liser.lu

Why LISER?

LISER is a publicly funded research institute located in Luxembourg and dedicated to applied empirical research in economic, social and spatial sciences. The Institute attracts top researchers from all over the world and high-level student training is a vibrant part of the Institute’s activities.

LISER staff consists of approx. 200 employees, about 60% of the staff being researchers; mainly from the fields of economics, geography and sociology. The vision of the institute is to be a socio-economic research institute internationally recognised, focused on scientific excellence and societal impact, able to contribute through multi-disciplinary and intersectoral research, in an active and inclusive way to a sustainable and inclusive society at national and international level.

The institute is located on the new Belval campus in the south of Luxembourg (Cité des Sciences, Luxembourg), which hosts the University of Luxembourg and a substantial part of the country’s publicly funded research facilities, i.e. LISER, the Luxembourg Income Study (LIS) cross-national data centre, the Luxembourg institutes of Health (LIH) and of Science and Technology (LIST).

LISER is an Equal Opportunity Employer