Job Reference

466_26_MNG_HR_TO

Position

HR Talent Officer

Closing Date

Friday, 30 October, 2026

Reference: 466_26_MNG_HR_TO

Job title: HR Talent Officer

About BSC The Barcelona Supercomputing Center - Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS) is the leading supercomputing center in Spain. It houses MareNostrum, one of the most powerful supercomputers in Europe, was a founding and hosting member of the former European HPC infrastructure PRACE (Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe), and is now hosting entity for EuroHPC JU, the Joint Undertaking that leads large-scale investments and HPC provision in Europe. The mission of BSC is to research, develop and manage information technologies in order to facilitate scientific progress.

BSC combines HPC service provision and R&D; into both computer and computational science (life, earth and engineering sciences) under one roof, and currently has over 1000 staff from 60 countries.

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We are particularly interested for this role in the strengths and lived experiences of women and underrepresented groups to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights in science and IT research. In instances of equal merit, the incorporation of the under-represented sex will be favoured.

We promote Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, fostering an environment where each and every one of us is appreciated for who we are, regardless of our differences.

If you consider that you do not meet all the requirements, we encourage you to continue applying for the job offer. We value diversity of experiences and skills, and you could bring unique perspectives to our team.

Context And Mission The Talent Unit within BSC's Human Resources team is seeking a proactive and experienced Talent Officer to contribute to our mission of attracting, developing, and retaining top talent. This role is integral to fostering an inclusive and dynamic workplace culture aligned with BSC's commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).

Reporting to the Talent Manager, the Talent Officer will oversee the full recruitment cycle for assigned departments and actively participate in the design and implementation of training and talent development initiatives.

Key Duties

- Recruitment:
- Lead the full recruitment cycle: advise team leaders on recruitment strategies, job posting, sourcing, and candidate management.
- Conduct HR interviews, psycho-technical assessments, and prepare interview reports.
- Manage the offer process, including salary studies, negotiations, and offer letters, collaborating with the Personnel Administration team.
- Facilitate onboarding processes, including welcome meetings and relocation support.
- Actively participate in recruitment committees and career events to attract talent.
- Talent Attraction: participate in career and university fairs, networking events, etc.
- Support the implementation of Open, Transparent, and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R) policies.
- Support in the monthly reporting of this area.
- Training & Talent Development:
- Coordinate the design, implementation, and monitoring of the annual Training Plan.
- Oversee FUNDAE certifications and manage training-related feedback to identify and address skills gaps.
- Organize training sessions and professional development initiatives for staff, aligned with strategic goals.
- HR Projects & Development: Support the design and implementation of HR policies, procedures and HRS4R projects.

Requirements

- Education
- University Degree: Labour Relations, Work Sciences, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.

- Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience





- Minimum of 3 - 4 years of experience in a talent acquisition or recruitment role, preferably in a scientific or technology-driven environment.
- Proven track record of successfully managing full-cycle recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates.
- Excellent verbal and written Spanish and English. Other languages will be a plus.
- Solid skills in Microsoft Office, especially in Excel.

- Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience

- Experience in an international environment, ideally in a research center.
- Experience recruiting for scientific or IT positions is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with employer branding and social media recruitment strategies.

- Competences

- Organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
- Proactivity to identify challenges and implement solutions to address them.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with candidates and stakeholders at all levels.
- Teamwork skills, capable of working effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Conditions

- The position will be located at BSC within the Management Department
- We offer a full-time contract (35h/week), a good working environment, a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure, adaptable working hours, extensive training plan, restaurant tickets, private health insurance, support to the relocation procedures
- Duration: Open-ended contract due to technical and scientific activities linked to the project and budget duration
- Holidays: 22 days of holidays + 6 personal days + 24th and 31st of December per our collective agreement
- Salary: we offer a competitive salary commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate and according to the cost of living in Barcelona
- Starting date: asap

Applications procedure and process All applications must be submitted via the BSC website and contain:

- A full CV in English, including contact details.
- A cover/motivation letter with a statement of interest in English, clearly specifying for which specific area and topics the applicant wishes to be considered. Additionally, two references for further contacts must be included. Applications without this document will not be considered.

Development of the recruitment process The selection will be carried out through a competitive examination system ("Concurso-Oposición"). The recruitment process consists of two phases:

- Curriculum Analysis: Evaluation of previous experience and/or scientific history, degree, training, and other professional information relevant to the position.
- 40 points
- Interview phase: The highest-rated candidates at the curriculum level will be invited to the interview phase, conducted by the corresponding department and Human Resources. In this phase, technical competencies, knowledge, skills, and professional experience related to the position, as well as the required personal competencies, will be evaluated.
- 60 points. A minimum of 30 points out of 60 must be obtained to be eligible for the position.

The recruitment panel will be composed of at least three people,



ensuring at least 25% representation of women. In accordance with OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for each vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will begin the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. At a minimum, a personality questionnaire as well as a technical exercise will be conducted during the process.

The panel will make a final decision, and all individuals who participated in the interview phase will receive feedback with details on the acceptance or rejection of their profile.

At BSC, we seek continuous improvement in our recruitment processes. For any suggestions or comments/complaints about our recruitment processes, please contact [email protected].

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Deadline The vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate has been hired. Applications will be regularly reviewed and potential candidates will be contacted.

OTM-R principles for selection processes

BSC-CNS is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment principles (OTM-R). This is applied for any potential candidate in all our processes, for example by creating gender-balanced recruitment panels and recognizing career breaks etc.

BSC-CNS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable state or local law.

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