Chief People Officer, Member of the Executive Board 80 – 100 %

Chief People Officer, Member of the Executive Board 80 – 100 % Management personality with a passion for people, culture and organization. Actively help shape the future of an internationally leading research institution. Our client, FiBL (Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau) in Frick AG, is among the world's leading research and advisory institutions in the field of organic farming and sustainable food systems. With around 400 employees, FiBL develops scientifically sound solutions for agriculture, nutrition and the environment and shapes sustainable developments in society, economy and politics. As part of a succession arrangement, we are looking for an entrepreneurially minded leadership personality for the position of Chief People Officer As a member of the three-person Executive Board, you will actively help shape the future and further development of FiBL and make a significant contribution to strengthening the performance of the organization – both as an attractive employer and as an impact-oriented research institution. You are responsible for cultural and leadership development, initiate and accompany change and transformation processes and are responsible for the efficient implementation of further organizational processes. In addition, you are responsible for the strategic orientation of the HR department and the administration of the institute and manage both areas operationally. You will be supported by a team of nine employees. You have a university degree as well as advanced training in HRM and/or organizational development. Your several years of leadership experience in a strategic and operative HR or management function, as well as your proven competence in cultural development, transformation and organizational development, form the basis for this demanding task. Due to your broad professional experience, you are also able to think along with other topics in the Executive Board and contribute as a valued sparring partner within the leadership collective. Ideally, you are familiar with knowledge-intensive organizations with different specialist disciplines and have an interest in agricultural/ecological topics. You are an inspiring and empathetic personality who wins people over for changes and drives developments forward. In doing so, you combine your comprehensive management understanding with implementation strength and high communication competence. Languages: Very good German skills as well as very good knowledge of English and/or French. Are you ready to help shape the future of FiBL? We look forward to receiving your complete application documents (PDF file). FiBL values a balanced representation of genders and welcomes applications from women. Contact: von Hermanni Ramel Advertisement as PDF LinkedIn Jörg Lienert AG jpid17ba872jm jit0834jm jiy26jm