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 global top 20 of 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 follows up on problematic situations related to doctoral students in partnership with the PEXP Partners of the relevant scope Supports PEXP Partners in transformation projects (reorganization, laboratory closures, etc.) regarding aspects related to doctoral students Collaborates with PEXP Partners by providing them with regular reports concerning the PhDs in their scope Collaborates with the various expertise hubs Garantees the application of VPH policies and legal frameworks Actively contributes to internal and cross-functional projects, working groups, and workshop facilitation with the aim of developing our processes and services related to doctoral students Team members provide help and support to colleagues, thus promoting collaboration, smooth activities, and a spirit of mutual aid within the PEXP team. Profile University or HES education, with a specialization in Human Resources, or training deemed equivalent (CAS in mediation etc.) Minimum 8 years of experience in an analogous role with the same type of responsibilities within a large company - experience in the academic world constitutes 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 represents 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 Continuing education possibilities Information Start date: Min occupancy rate: 80,00 Max occupancy rate: 80,00 Contract type: CDI Duration: Reference: 2367 jpid727bbe2jm jpit0832jm jpiy26jm