Manager - People Resources ANZ

Vestas have released an exciting role to join our Blade team as People Resources Manager ANZ, this is an excellent opportuity to join a dynamic team working with enthusiastic colleagues on a pivitol aspect of keeping our wind farms operational across Australia and New Zealand. In this role, you will be part of the APAC People Resource Department, directly reporting to the Head of People Resources - APAC. You will be indirectly leading a team of 60+ highly skilled resources, supporting both our Service and Construction business, with the supply of skilled internal resources to support and execute a variety of works, including Blade inspections and repair, Main Component repair and replacement, general Service support, Commissioning of new WTG's and other special project works.

Responsibilities

• Support the ANZ, and broader, Service Business in maintaining conditions that enhance team safety, performance and productivity
• Set strategy for future business needs, focusing on cost effective resource solutions
• Continually build, develop, maintain and lead the ANZ resource team
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and build strong relationships with key personnel
• Mentor team leaders and build succession in line with agreed strategy
• Ensure compliance with Vestas standards, processes and procedures, also obeying regional/country laws and regulations
• Submit and maintain financial budgets
• Recording & reporting on activities with a high degree of accuracy
• Drive continuous improvement through your team

Qualifications

• Technical or other relevant degree, and/or proven management experience within the wind industry, or similar environment (3-5 years)

Competencies

• Able to adapt quickly to changing priorities within, at times, a fast-paced and time critical environment
• Experience developing teams to meet business demand
• Ability to travel as needed, both within Australia and internationally
• Technical understanding/knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
• Safety and compliance mindset
• Ability to prioritise and delegate task as needed
• Understanding and intermediate user of MS Office, ERP (SAP) and exposure to Service specific software programs. Intermediate to advanced skills with MS Office suite, particularly Excel
• Able to inspire and promote great work ethic with own actions
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to participate effectively both individually and as part of team
• Ability to work in a time-sensitive setting/time critical environment
• Policy making to create action
• Drive process improvement
• Highly skilled people and business manager, adapt at interacting with people at all levels, internally and externally within a large multinational organisation
• High level of project management skills, able to handle a range of tasks from stakeholders across the business
• Excellent time management skills
• You will have highly developed communication skills and ability to be clear and consistent
• You will have proven organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise and change focus as per the needs of the business

What We Offer

• A professional safety culture
• An opportunity to work with the world leader in wind energy
• The opportunity to further develop your skills and professional development
• Global career progression prospects

Our Benefits

• Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider
• Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
• A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
• Flexible workplace arrangements
• 13 weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave
• 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave
• Employee Assistance Program

Vestas is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

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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 specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.  Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.  With 29,000 employees globally, Vestas is 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, and gives 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.