Human Resources Excellence in Research and Governance Structure

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Steering Committee for HR Excellence in Research

Presentation

The IRBLleida HRS4R Steering Committee is the body responsible for promoting, coordinating and monitoring the institutional strategy linked to the European Commission's HR Excellence in Research award.

This committee oversees the implementation of the HRS4R Action Plan, monitors compliance with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers, and ensures the continuous alignment of internal human resources policies with the European standards applicable to research staff.

The HRS4R Steering Committee also promotes the implementation of OTM-R principles (Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment), aimed at ensuring open, transparent and merit-based recruitment processes.

Functions

  • To promote and supervise the implementation of IRBLleida's HRS4R Action Plan.
  • To monitor the actions linked to the HR Excellence in Research award.
  • To promote the alignment of internal policies with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers.
  • To ensure the application of OTM-R principles in the recruitment and selection processes for research staff.
  • To coordinate the internal actions required to maintain and strengthen the institution's commitment to continuous improvement in human resources management in research.

Members

  • Diego Arango del Corro, Scientific Director
  • Joan Sayós Ortega, Deputy Director
  • Eva López Truco, Manager
  • José Manuel Valdivielso Revilla, Principal Investigator (R4)
  • Águeda Martínez Barriocanal, Senior Postdoctoral Researcher (R3)
  • Elena Moscatel Mendelsohn, Head of People and Legal Department

Working/technical group HR excellence in research

Presentation

The HRS4R Working / Technical Group is the operational body responsible for coordinating, implementing and monitoring the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) Action Plan at IRBLleida. Working closely with the Steering Committee and the Institute's management team, the group ensures the effective deployment of actions aimed at strengthening the institution's commitment to the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. The Working / Technical Group acts as a driving force for continuous improvement, facilitating communication between stakeholders, monitoring progress, and supporting the preparation of reports and evidence required to maintain the HR Excellence in Research Award.

Functions

  • To coordinate the implementation and follow-up of the HRS4R Action Plan.

  • To monitor the progress of actions, indicators and milestones established within the HRS4R framework.

  • To collect, analyse and update the evidence required for internal reviews and external assessments.

  • To support the Steering Committee in the preparation of reports, documentation and strategic proposals related to HRS4R.

  • To promote communication and engagement activities to raise awareness of the HRS4R principles among the IRBLleida community.

  • To facilitate collaboration between different departments, committees and stakeholders involved in the implementation of the strategy.

  • To identify improvement opportunities and propose corrective or preventive measures to ensure the achievement of HRS4R objectives.

  • To contribute to the preparation of interim assessments, renewal processes and action plans associated with the HR Excellence in Research Award.

  • To ensure that HRS4R actions remain aligned with IRBLleida's strategic priorities and institutional policies.

Members 

  • Diego Arango del Corro: scientific Director
  • Joan Sayós Ortega: deputy Director
  • Eva López Truco: manager
  • Joaquin Bonelli Blasco: head of Projects Department
  • Milica Bozic: senior Postdoctoral Researcher (R3)
  • Maite Caus Enríquez: junior Postdoctoral Researcher (R2)
  • Lluïsa Cortés Gomis: technician for the Office for the Recruitment of Research, Research and Technical Staff (OCPI)
  • David de Gonzalo Calvo: senior Postdoctoral Researcher (R3)
  • Oriol Gasa Falcon: innovation Technician
  • Judith Gracia Bolivar: researcher in training (R1)
  • Águeda Martínez Barriocanal: senior Postdoctoral researcher (R3) and chair of the Equality Committee
  • Elena Moscatel Mendelsohn: Human Resources manager and Training Committee representative
  • Sara Palau Camarero: People and legal Department technician
  • Meritxell Soria Yenez: Communication Unit and Training Committee representative
  • M. Alba Sorolla Bardaji: Established Researcher (R3)
  • Adriano Targa Dias Santos: Recognised Researcher (R3)
  • Jose Valdivielso Revilla: Principal Investigator (R4) and chairman of the Training committee
  • Naiara Vilaginés Joven: Technical Management Office representative
  • Carme Peirau Gabarrell: Technical Secretary representative
  • Julio Idrovo Gavilanes: Predoctoral researcher (R1)
  • Mar Teixidó Mulet: Predoctoral researcher (R1)
  • Ariadna Serrabona Ares: Predoctoral researcher (R1)
  • Sandra Alcaraz Gimenez: Predoctoral researcher (R1)