HR People Lead

Company Overview:

MN8 Energy is one of the largest independent solar energy and energy storage owner-operators in the U.S., serving enterprise customers with clean energy and complementary solutions, such as battery storage and EV Charging, to enable an electrified, decarbonized world. Originally founded inside of Goldman Sachs in 2017, our fleet has grown to nearly 4-gigawatts of solar, including 875 projects across 28 states, and over 270 megawatts of battery storage projects, with each project tailored to achieve the bold decarbonization targets and goals of our more than 200 blue-chip customers. MN8 is headquartered in New York with offices in Texas, Florida and Madrid.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a strategic and dynamic HR professional to lead our human resources initiatives in our Madrid office. You will lead all HR functions for Madrid, including recruitment, employee relations, compliance with labor laws, and the development and implementation of HR policies that support our business goals and foster a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in HR leadership, taking a hands-on approach and ensuring effective execution, and will be a key partner to our management team.

As the HR People Lead for Spain, you will:

• Lead and manage the local HR team overseeing day-to-day operations, providing guidance and support, and ensuring the successful implementation of HR strategies and initiatives.
• Lead employee relations, performance management, and career development programs to support employee growth and retention. Collaborate with legal on employee matters.
• Collaborate with real estate and facilities department on any office satisfaction efforts. Coordinate the compensation policy at the local level, ensuring alignment with global policies and adapting them to meet the specific needs of the local workforce.
• Participate in cross-functional projects with other HR departments and international teams, ensuring alignment between local and global HR strategies.
• Develop and implement HR processes ensuring compliance with local labor laws and regulations, maintaining best practices in policies and procedures.
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes collaboration, innovation, and high performance.
• Work with talent management in implementing employee retention initiatives.
  
  

Our ideal candidate will have:

• University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master’s degree or HR certification is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in HR, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in talent acquisition, employee engagement, and organizational development. Comprehensive knowledge in people management.
• High level of proficiency in both Spanish and English is required.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices in Spain.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Experience in the energy sector is highly desirable.
  
  

How we set you up for success:

At MN8, we cultivate a culture of equity, through transparency and accessibility, where everyone thrives. We know our most valuable resource is our people. That’s why we offer the following benefits. By investing in you, we know we are investing in the clean energy of tomorrow.

• Medical Insurance beginning the 1st of the month following your date of hire
• Lunch tickets
• Hybrid work schedule including a “work from anywhere” allocation
  
  

MN8 Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.