Studio Olafur Eliasson, Christinenstr. 18/19, Haus 2, 10119 Berlin, Germany

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
Application deadline: Friday 4 May 2018
Location: Studio Olafur Eliasson, Berlin
Hours: 32–40 hours per week

JOB DESCRIPTION:
We are looking for a person with strong organisational, interpersonal, and communications skills to join the team at Studio Olafur Eliasson in Berlin. Reporting to our head of finance, you will be responsible for human resources, working closely with the heads of departments to maintain and build the studio team of around one hundred specialists who work collaboratively on artistic processes that include conceptualization, experimentation, production, and communications.

TASKS INCLUDE:
Recruiting new studio members:
• Developing job descriptions and circulating calls for applications
• managing the jobs@olafureliasson.net email account
• handling applications, including communication with and initial screening of potential applicants
• participating in job interviews when necessary
• handling contracts and supporting visa applications
• employee on-boarding: organising welcoming meetings and developing a list of core information and procedures
Maintaining employee relations:
• informing and updating studio team members about structural changes
• investigating and resolving issues between studio members • addressing employment issues
Human Resources planning, with the management team:
• determining appropriate salary offers
• developing compensation and benefits framework, developing staffing strategy in
accordance with business plan
• advising management on the administration of human resources policies and procedures • handling grievances, terminations, and absences

YOUR SKILLS:
• An appropriate education, such as HR specialist or equivalent, including detailed knowledge of employment legislation
• At least three to five years of experience working in human resources
• Integrity, high ethical standards, and excellent judgement
• A genuine interest in problem solving, good communication, and conflict resolution • A keen interest in art and in how it is produced
• Fluency in English and German is a must.

STUDIO OLAFUR ELIASSON:
The team consists of about 100 people from more than 25 countries, who work with Olafur Eliasson to develop, produce, and install artworks, projects, and exhibitions, as well as on experimentation, archiving, research, publishing, and communications. The studio also hosts workshops and events to further artistic and intellectual exchanges with people and institutions outside the art world.

QUESTIONS?
Please contact Petra Rickhof: +49 (0)30 2000 391-22