Job Description Summary
As an HR People Partner for Wind Projects & Services, Enabling Functions, Parts & Tooling in Spain, Greece and Portugal, you will be at the heart of our people experience - empowering leaders, supporting employees, and bringing HR initiatives to life where they matter most: on the ground. In this role, you will be an advisor to People Leaders and employees on local HR topics, providing coaching and support on a regular basis and offering expert guidance on employee relations, compliance with local laws and policies, workforce planning, and change initiatives. Your work will directly shape a positive, inclusive, and safe workplace culture while enabling People Leaders to lead with confidence and clarity. With a strong focus on proactive support and problem-solving, you’ll ensure our people feel heard, supported, and set up for success every day.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
People Leader Empowerment
- Enable People Leaders to solve problems by leveraging central tools and HR standards.
- Coach and support People Leaders for complex issues.
- Partner with People Leaders to promote an inclusive, safety-first culture.
- Participate with local leadership teams as HR representative and advise on HR related matters.
Employee Experience Focus
- Foster a positive culture by embedding GEV values in local HR initiatives; focus on enhancing engagement and the overall employee experience.
- Represent the employee voice by sharing employee insights and people data with HRBPs and People Leaders.
- Guide requests through appropriate self-service channels while educating employees on new ways of working.
- Liaise with onsite/in country POps to help resolve complex Tier 1 queries requiring business direction
Local Support & Employee Relations
- Act as the local HR expert to People Leaders, HRBP and COE’s
- Prepares and facilitate Works councils/Employee rep meetings
- Proactively manage employee relations issues and address everyday grievance matters to minimize the escalation of issues
- Collaborate with the COE’s to resolve sensitive matters (e.g., determine a corrective action post an investigation, analysis of ER cases to develop appropriate actions).
- Proactively identify and address labor-related risks, collaborating with or escalating to the Labor COE as appropriate to ensure timely and effective resolution.
- Ensure compliance and enforcement of local regulations/laws/policies, while providing people leaders with the appropriate level of support needed for effective decision-making
HR Strategy & HR Process Activation
- Own the local employee experience by executing the workforce and talent agenda established by HRBPs.
- Support local HR projects and change initiatives with on-the-ground expertise.
- Execute and support People Leaders and employees with various HR initiatives across the talent lifecycle including culture and new HR process introductions.
- Provide inputs to decisions within the HR discipline, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance requirements based on local knowledge and expertise.
Employee Engagement & Psychological Risks
- Employee Engagement is People leader lead. The HR People Partner will support employee engagement initiatives locally by:
- Serving as a liaison between employees and HRBPs to relay feedback and suggestions
- Supporting People Leaders in implementing engagement strategies within their teams
- Coaching People Leaders on creating an engaging work environment
- HR People Partners will identify and mitigate psychosocial risks within their client groups and collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement programs to address those risks.
Your Profile
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university
- Strong professional experience in human resources with areas of responsibility such as recruitment, training, compensation, benefits, employee development, or performance management
- Very good Spanish language skills in writing and speaking
- Good English language skills
Desired
- Strong problem-solving skills; ability to make independent decisions, manage conflicting priorities in a fast paced environment
- Extensive understanding and knowledge of local labor laws and government requirements with demonstrated experience in application of HR policies
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational & documentation skills
- Applies solid judgment ensuring integrity, compliance, & confidentiality
- Strong interest in innovative HR solutions and process improvement
- Growing ability to effectively influence and constructively challenge People Leaders
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
