Job Description

Do you want to be part of an agile team where colleagueship truly matters?
As a global company, we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world. It's the individual that defines the team. And it's the team that makes the difference. Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.
POSITION SUMMARY
The role of People and Culture Business Partner for Nordex Canada directly supports the company's mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. As the People and Culture Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in aligning staff to business objectives, recruiting the right talent while enhancing recruitment efforts, enhancing staff performance, supporting employee development, planning strategic Human Resources initiatives, communicating role expectations, designing succession plans, maintaining staff relations, managing internships, updating policies and practices, overseeing initiatives, and serving as a consultant to management for Nordex Canada on People and Culture related issues. The successful People and Culture Business Partner will act as an employee champion and change agent while assessing and anticipating People and Culture-related needs. The People and Culture Business Partner also formulates partnerships across the People and Culture function to deliver value-added services to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization.
WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Acts as the point of contact and sounding board for managers, working with Leadership, developing a Communication Strategy and Engagement Strategy for the whole company.
• Determines the course of action for Diversity and Inclusion requirements.
• Develop a standardized and consistent Onboarding and Orientation program for all employees at all worksites in alignment with brand and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Engineer a Training Roadmap based on compliance audit and gaps; Design a Coaching program and Development plan for succession in correlation with training.
• Conducts weekly meetings with respective business units.
• Consults with line management, providing the VP of People and Culture guidance when appropriate.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the People and Culture group to develop solutions, programs, and policies, and develops metrics to inform business decisions.
• Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of personnel, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Provides People and Culture policy guidance and interpretation.
• Develops contract terms for new hires, promotions, and transfers.
• Assists international employees with expatriate assignments and related P&C matters.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructuring, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Participates in the hiring process.
• Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
• Participates in the evaluation and monitoring of the success of training programs. Follow-up to ensure training objectives are met.

WHAT YOU HAVE

• Bachelor's degree required in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field.

• Advanced degree in Human Resources Management, Organization Development, or Business preferred.
• PHR or SPHR Certification is strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of working experience in an HR Generalist capacity or HR Business Partner capacity, specifically professional development, training, and employee relations.
• Wind Energy industry experience is a plus.
• Working in an HR function within a Manufacturing facility is a plus.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding and experience working with multiple human resource disciplines, for example, employee relations, compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, performance management, staffing, and state and federal employment laws.
• Familiarity with state and federal employment laws and HR best practices in operations is a necessity for key areas, for example, in the areas of recruitment, compensation and benefits, and training and development.
• Proven and successful experience executing organizational change programs as delegated by senior management.
• Advanced Microsoft Office experience, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Excellent communication skills, analytical skills and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive nature and people-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and highly organized.
• Performance Management.
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
• Must be willing to travel as often as needed
• Requires travel to various Wind Farm sites and other locations throughout the United States and Canada as necessary.
• Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver's license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver's abstract checks to confirm continued insurability.

Nordex places the highest priority on the safe operations of its business. As such, we are seeking a candidate who is committed to maintaining and promoting safety standards at all times. The ideal candidate must:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
• Properly use applicable safety equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment.
• Speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate safety and job-related information, follow safety instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members.

The pay for this role is exempt $108,000.00 CAD- $120,000.00 CAD annually, with up to a 10% bonus. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.
In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:

• Basic Life and AD&D
• Dependent Life
• Optional Life & Spousal Optional Life
• Optional AD&D
• Weekly Indemnity
• Long Term Disability
• Extended Health Care
• Dental Care
• RRSP Match - up to $5k based upon what you contribute

Equal Opportunity:
Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
DEI:
We are committed to creating an environment and culture in which Diversity and Inclusion is recognized as a true opportunity and value for the organization. We welcome you to learn more by visiting this link:
ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP
The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40 years. With more than 57 GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40 markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400 employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.
We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex
We look forward to receiving your application! To make it more convenient for you, we are happy to receive your application without a cover letter.

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