Luxembourg National Data Service (LNDS) is a brand of PNED G.I.E. an organisation created by the Luxembourg Government, to implement Luxembourg’s strategies in research, innovation, and digitalisation. LNDS enables value creation from secondary use of data, for public and private partners and supports the sharing and re-use of public sector data, in a trustable manner. The LNDS service portfolio includes know-how, capabilities, tools, infrastructure, and data services. Through efficient & responsible use of data and improving the secondary use of data, LNDS will support the acceleration of economic, ecological, and societal transitions.

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organisation and be part of a dynamic agile team focused on delivering related high-quality services in the various data domains in our focus.

Purpose of the job/project

LNDS is a growing organisation seeking to strengthen our People department. We are looking for a People Generalist to support our People efforts during the absence of our People Generalist due to maternity and parental leave.

This fixed-term role requires a skilled and experienced HR professional who can quickly integrate into our team and contribute to both operational and strategic People activities. You will partner with the Senior People Manager and report to the Head of People, helping ensure continuity and excellence in People operations.

As a People Generalist, you anticipate the needs of our function leaders and team members and help them stay focused on their projects by resolving operational and administrative issues before they arise.

You move quickly with the changing environment and are up to date with the latest LNDS projects and services. In addition to being organised and analytical, you possess the strong business judgment and communication skills needed to interact with a variety of people and job functions.

Join our dynamic People team and play a key role in delivering exceptional employee experiences across the full HR lifecycle. We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented People Operations Specialist who thrives in a fast-paced and agile environment.

What you will do

• Be the go-to expert for Level 1 & 2 support on People-related requests via our ticketing system - resolving queries efficiently and escalating when needed.
• Act as the main point of contact for employees and external partners, providing friendly and professional support on all People topics.
• Ensure smooth and consistent management of employee records - from onboarding to offboarding, including leave, data updates, and more.
• Keep our HRIS (Personio) accurate and compliant, managing documentation and digital filing with precision.
• Support recruitment activities, including interview scheduling and candidate communication.
• Ensure pre-onboarding activities and onboarding sessions to help new joiners feel welcomed and set up for success.
• Coordinate logistics and documentation for our internship programme.
• Help plan and deliver employee engagement initiatives and internal events that foster connection and culture.
• Manage People-related invoicing and ensure payroll activities run smoothly and on schedule.
• Support Learning & Development operations, including training calendar updates and vendor coordination.
• Ensure GDPR compliance and handle employee data with care and confidentiality.
• Collaborate closely with the Senior People Manager to ensure smooth operations and alignment with HR processes and culture.
• Contribute to performance review coordination and employee communications.

Who you are

• A bachelor's degree in human resources, Finance Management, or Business Administration.
• 2–5 years of HR experience in a high-tech or international setting, ideally in Luxembourg.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS systems, preferably Personio.
• Comfortable working with Jira and in an Agile/SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) environment.
• Understanding of Luxembourg and EU social-employment regulations.
• Experience coordinating payroll with an outsourced provider.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Fluent in English and proficient in French.
• Curious by nature, Adaptable and agile, Tech-savvy and resourceful.

What we offer

• Dynamic and innovative work environment
• Collaboration with diverse stakeholders
• Inclusive and diverse culture
• European recognition and impactful projects
• Shape the future of the data revolution

What sets us apart

The Luxembourg National Data Service is a modern and dynamic undertaking. We embrace a Lean and Agile mindset, combining the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup with the responsibility of a public body on a national mission. We will be a partner of society and industry, collaborating with a hugely diverse group of stakeholders in public research, public authorities, European institutions, academic and private institutions, and small, medium and large companies. Therefore, we have an international and multilingual character. Even in this rather ambitious context, we preserve a warm and personal atmosphere.

Inclusion and diversity are some of our key values. We ensure that everyone has employment and career opportunities in accordance with their skills and aspirations, respecting and being mindful of their individual characteristics.

Join LNDS and revolutionise the data economy!

Be part of our dynamic team driving innovation and making a tangible impact. Collaborate on cutting-edge projects, gaining European recognition in the prestigious European Data Spaces initiative. Shape a transformative future in the data revolution.