Employee Experience Partner - Doctoral Students

EPFL, l'École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and is ranked in the top 20 worldwide in many academic rankings. EPFL has more than 6'500 staff members who bring to life the three main missions of the School: education, research, and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 17'000 people, including nearly 12'500 students and 4'000 researchers from more than 120 different nationalities.
Employee Experience Partner - Doctoral Students
Mission
The PEXP Partner - Doctoral Students provides advice and support to the doctoral community as a whole, including doctoral students as well as thesis supervisors for all questions relating to the management of specific and complex situations, while guaranteeing compliance, quality, and consistency of practices.
Main tasks and responsibilities
Supports and accompanies unit managers for all questions related to the management of doctoral students, from their arrival until their departure from EPFL (onboarding, probationary period, contract extension, end of contract, etc.)
Advises and accompanies doctoral students throughout their career at EPFL
Develops, plans, and organizes workshops for doctoral students and unit managers on VPH themes
Manages and monitors problematic situations in connection with doctoral students in partnership with the PEXP Partners of the concerned perimeter
Supports PEXP Partners in transformation projects (reorganization, laboratory closure, etc.) regarding aspects related to doctoral students
Collaborates with PEXP Partners by providing them with regular reports concerning the PhDs in their perimeter
Collaborates with the various expertise hubs
Guarantees the implementation of VPH policies and legal frameworks
Actively contributes to internal and cross-functional projects, to working groups, and to workshop facilitation with the aim of developing our processes and services related to doctoral students
Team members provide help and support to colleagues, thereby promoting collaboration, fluidity of activities, and a spirit of mutual aid within the PEXP team.
Profile
University or HES degree, with a specialization in Human Resources, or training deemed equivalent (CAS in mediation etc.)
Minimum 8 years of experience in an analogous function with the same type of responsibilities within a large company - experience in the academic world is a major asset.
Ability to manage complex situations, defuse conflicts, and facilitate discussions
Very good organization and excellent ability to manage priorities and stress
Ability to create trusting partnerships, and diplomacy are indispensable qualities
Good knowledge of Swiss HR legal and administrative frameworks; knowledge of public law is an asset.
Excellent communication skills in English and French
Solution-oriented approach, analytical capacity, and synthesis skills
Ability to work in a network and developed team spirit
We offer
A dynamic and multicultural working environment in an internationally renowned multidisciplinary institution
Attractive working conditions
Opportunities for continuing education
Information
Start date:
Min occupation rate: 80,00
Max occupation rate: 80,00
Contract type: CDI
Duration:
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