Senior Global People & Culture Business Partner

Are you passionate about contributing to the transition toward a world powered by sustainable energy? Do you thrive on driving impactful People & Culture initiatives and leading business-critical transformations? Are you seeking a role with significant development opportunities, a broad scope, and the ability to shape the corporate agenda while delivering high-level business impact globally? If so, take a closer look at this unique career opportunity.

People & Culture > Executive Business Partnering 

You will become part of a unique and dynamic team called Executive Partnering & Services, which supports Vestas’ executives and global business areas with HR business partnering as well as conducting global business transformations.

This team acts as trusted advisors to Vestas leadership and translates business strategy into tangible P&C initiatives and activities, contributing to a diverse and inclusive working culture.

The focus will be on ensuring strong leadership, talent management, communication between top management, maximizing value creation, and utilizing the full potential of the P&C organisation. As a team we take pride in treating each other with respect, have fun, and we stay focused and goal-oriented even during peak times.

The Sr. Global P&C Business Partner will work in a global matrix structure with a direct line to the Head of Executive Partnering & Services, and a dotted line to the business. The main stakeholders will be Vestas’ senior management teams, as well as the colleagues within the P&C organisation. 

Responsibilities

• The Sr. Global P&C Business Partner will be responsible for translating global functional business strategies into tangible P&C initiatives enabling the business to meet and exceed their goals
• In partnership with business leaders, develop and drive global workforce strategies based on market requirements
• Support and collaborate with the talent organisation to ensure line of successors for critical positions – build bench strength
• Advise the business leaders on strategic and operational organisational design and build required capabilities in the organisation, drawing on P&C experts
• Act and fully contribute as the trusted HR Partner for leadership teams incl. driving the annual People & Culture cycle activities
• Coach Sr. leaders and executives on their people and business leadership to enable them to develop their leadership capabilities and act as a role model
• Develop high-performing, diverse teams living up to the Vestas Values

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will be an experienced HR and/or business profile with experience, ideally gained in a complex global matrix environment
• Experience working with Sr. leaders and C-level stakeholders, with political savvy and very strong stakeholder management skills
• A high degree of professionalism and ability to engage and challenge top leaders
• Demonstrated ability to develop and drive change management efforts to promote the adoption of new processes and build bridges across the Vestas value chain
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is essential. Proficiency in additional languages will be considered an asset
• A relevant business or HR education at Master Level is required combined with a strong HR toolbox
• Experience with empowering change and talent management

Competencies The Sr. Global Business Partner has the ability to transform HR knowledge into business value. In addition, the skills to cover coaching and counselling, people and organisational development, and workforce and talent management.

To thrive in the role, it is also important that you are:

• A trusted advisor – trustworthy and capable in relationships, a good influencer
• An effective communicator – communicating a compelling and inspiring P&C strategy/vision for the organisation that engages leaders and staff equally
• A skilled stakeholder manager with a consultative approach
• Able to get close to stakeholders, understand their direction and needs, lead change from the front, and be the catalyst to inspire the human dimensions of the organisation
• Have a solid grasp of business and strategy
• Take the lead on initiatives that enable the organisation/team to accomplish ambitious business goals
• Maintain focus on our core values: accountability, collaboration, simplicity, and passion

What we offer Vestas offers you a versatile role within a high-performing and fast-paced team in a global environment. You will have a significant impact on the position's scope and enjoy substantial exposure to executive management in a highly dynamic and exciting company and industry. Vestas is committed to supporting both your professional and personal development, providing the right candidate with a unique platform for further career growth in a global organisation.  

Additional information

Your primary workplace will be in Aarhus N, Denmark.

Please note: We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this job posting at any time, including before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply by 05/02/2025.

For further information please contact Ole Kvist Nicholaisen, Hiring Manager at olnic@vestas.com.

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DEIB Statement At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.  Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.  With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.  Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.  To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.