EU Project: “Preparatory phase for the establishment of a College of Europe campus in Tirana (Albania)” – Contract number: IPA 2023 444/251
Job Vacancy - HR Officer (100% FTE) at the College of Europe in Tirana (Albania)
About the College:
Welcome to the laboratory of European integration!
The College of Europe, with its Bruges campus established in 1949 and its Natolin campus established in 1992, is the oldest postgraduate institute of European studies. Currently, the College of Europe hosts 340 students in Bruges and 120 students in Natolin. Students come from 50 nationalities every year and follow advanced Master’s programmes of 10-month duration in a residential format (“studying and living Europe together”).
In January 2024, in the frame of the EU Funded IPA Project: 'Preparatory phase for the establishment of a College of Europe campus in Tirana (Albania)’, the College expanded its reach by establishing a branch in Tirana, Albania, aiming to uphold academic excellence and strengthen regional ties. In this context, we are seeking an HR Officer to support the Head of Administration and the rest of the administrative team in Tirana for ensuring a smooth implementation of the daily operations related to the management of the Human Resources of the College of Europe Branch in Albania. The successful candidate will be hired and contribute to the execution of the EU funded Project: “Implementation phase for the establishment of a College of Europe campus in Tirana (Albania)”, IPA 2024 455-237.
Criteria for the Position:
The ideal candidate should have:
- At least a Master's Degree in HR, Business Management, Social Sciences, Law or a related field;
- A minimum of 3 years of pertinent work experience;
- Comprehensive knowledge of Albanian social and labor legislation, demonstrating proficiency as a versatile HR generalist;
- Open-mindedness and adept interpersonal skills for effective collaboration in a multicultural team;
- The ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team;
- Excellent communication skills to facilitate effective interaction;
- Proficiency in Albanian and English is mandatory. French language skills are a plus;
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and HR-related software for tasks such as time registration and payroll administration;
- Preferably, a good understanding of the College of Europe;
- Preferably, a good understanding of the higher education systems in Albania and/or Western Balkans.
Position Overview:
The HR Officer will be responsible for:
- Coordinating the entire HR processes and recruitment, from onboarding to offboarding by ensuring HR compliance with local regulations;
- Liaising with the external specialised services/consultancies supporting the College of Europe in terms of Payroll, Migration issues and labour code compliance;
- Managing employee relations;
- Serving as the point of contact for local and international staff, providing support on HR-related and practical matters;
- Staying up to date on applicable social and labour legislation, and researching various HR topics;
- Staying ahead of HR trends and developments, and sharing knowledge within the team;
- Collaborating with the Bruges headquarters for core HR policies.
Conditions offered:
- Employment contract under Albanian law;
- An excellent professional framework in a pleasant, challenging, international working environment;
- Opportunity to contribute to a major educational project for the Western Balkans region.
Application Process:
The application deadline is May 30th, 12:00 PM (Midday). Interested candidates should submit their CV and a Motivation Letter (max. 1 page) to info.hr.al@coleurope.eu If you have any questions, feel free to send them to the same email address.
Please state in the e-mail subject: Job Application_ HR Officer _COET
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview to assess their suitability for the role. The selected candidate will be notified and provided with further details regarding the contract and onboarding process. Please note that the College reserves the right to close the application process before the deadline in case of suitable applications.
Additional Information:
The HR Officer will report to the Head of Administration, based in Tirana, while also engaging in technical consultations with HR Department in Bruges.
The contract is expected to run until August 2025, with the potential for extension. The anticipated commencement is projected to be in early July 2024.
Join us in shaping the future of Europe!
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The College of Europe is committed to equal treatment and opportunity. It aims to reflect the diversity of our society and to offer an inclusive work and study environment for all members of its community. Consistent with these goals, the Tirana campus has a zero tolerance policy for any acts against the dignity and integrity of individuals, whether in the form of discrimination, bullying, harassment, stalking, violence, or sexual misconduct.
Candidates are therefore recruited and selected on the basis of skills and experience, regardless of age, ability, ethnicity, class and background, political belief, race, religion, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, culture, or any other grounds.