Country HR & Office Manager - Esch-sur-Alzette

A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.

Who we are

Thales Alenia Space in Luxembourg, based in Belval (Esch-sur-Alzette), develops state-of-the-art digital solutions, using big data, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity technologies to address complex end-to-end space systems’ challenges, while fostering UI/UX excellence.

By joining our dynamic team, you will support creative people designing and developing key digital features for space systems and innovative solutions for ground segments.

You will report to the General Manager and work in close collaboration with the whole Management Team.
We work in an agile way with an entrepreneurial mindset, and foster excellence in user experience.

We are currently looking for an

HR & Office Manager

What we can do together

As HR & Office Manager, you will offer HR management, internal project management, general office support services on our truly multinational site of 30 people.

More specifically, your main missions will be to :

• Act as Country HR Manager, rolling out all HR aspects such as Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, HR Administration (interfacing with a local payroll and HR Admin provider), Compensation & Benefits, Performance and Talent Management, Social Relations, Offboarding. All processes and policies are already in place.
• Write or review policies and procedures and update or proofread internal documents (in English).
• Develop Diversity & Inclusion and Health & well-being at work plans (implement Group tools and set up local initiatives);
• Tack progress on action plans or special projects (e.g. Engagement Survey; move to new offices);
• Take responsibility as Sustainability officer and Data Protection Referee (DPR);

• Act as Communication Officer : prepare presentations, organize events (external guests, teambuilding, recruitment, press, marketing…), liaise with external organizations;
• Act as Culture Captain : i.e. facilitate meetings and workshops, and playing a major role in shaping our company culture;
• Take ownership of various Operations processes (such as the liaison with external vendors and contractors, expense management…).

In addition, you will also provide entity general support, including the organization of meetings, the update of listings and calendars, the preparation and maintenance of reports, layout review, coordination of audits, review of legal and regulatory filings, travel arrangements, parking facilities, office supplies, meeting minutes…

About you

• You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field,
• You have primary significant experiences (8 to 15 years) in an HR or administrative function including HR matters with a good knowledge of the Luxembourg labour law,
• You have a strong proficiency in French and English (both spoken and written).
• You are a natural and energetic communicator, showing enthusiasm and positivity; training or facilitation skills are an asset,
• are at ease working both within a major group and a small structure,
• You can help Managers fostering people engagement and cooperation,
• You have strong communication skills (both written and spoken),
• You demonstrate a good capacity to assess and manage risks, you can show discretion and keep confidentiality,
• You are autonomous, can work with limited supervision and commit to deadlines,
• You understand and agree that you role will be polyvalent due to the Luxembourg structure (multi-hats role) and are service-minded,
• You have a very good command of the MS Office suite (Word, Excell, Powerpoint),
• You already live in Luxembourg or in the “Grande Région”.

What we offer

• A smooth onboarding as you will benefit from the support of the current Country HR to take this role in a company driven by an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Multiple support from Group colleagues and local external experts on various topics (HR, Communication,…).
• The opportunity to shape this function because this role can also be tailored to both your credentials and experience.
• A competitive remuneration package, in line with your qualifications and experience and a one-day-a week remote office work if you work full-time.
• The opportunity to work part-time (80%).

We look forward to talking together about your next career move.

https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/career

At Thales Alenia Space we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales Alenia Space employing around 8,900 employees in 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US, our mobility policy enables employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth #SpaceForLife. Great journeys start here, apply now!