This vacancy, which has arisen due to a retirement, comes at an exciting time of change and challenge for ESO and the HR Department. ESO is launching a new "People Strategy” which will shape the policies and delivery for HR services in the next 5 years, including at our Observatories, where a project to introduce more remote working in future years is advancing (the ''Integrated Operations Programme” (IOP)). At the same time, ESO is in the process of introducing a new ERP platform which will significantly improve and streamline HR administration and analytics. Furthermore, there are a high number of recruitment campaigns planned in the coming years for scientific, engineering and technical staff, as ESO works towards the start of ELT operations

This role is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated HR generalist with significant hands-on experience, to work in a dynamic multi-cultural Intergovernmental Organization, which operates in a distinctive way from the private sector. ESO offers a purposeful and meaningful work environment, surrounded by colleagues who are passionate about what they do, and with a chance to make a real difference on HR services, policy and projects.

Supporting operations in two countries, the ESO HR Department operates as one united international team working between Germany and Chile.