People & Culture Operations Director

Do you want to work to make Power for Good?

We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company, guided by a simple yet powerful vision to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.

We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them.

RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal and professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their careers they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Our competitive package offers a wide range of benefits and rewards.

The preferred location for this role is Madrid or Albacete, however we would consider also candidates in other EU Countries.

The position

The P&C Operations Director will oversee regional HR operational activities, including administration, payroll, talent acquisition, and employee relations. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of HR processes, supported by systems, across the organization. This role will report to SVP, People and Culture Operations, Group. In addition, they will work closely with the Business Unit Partners and Operations senior leadership to ensure effective P&C operations.

Accountabilities

• Global Administration: Manage and oversee all HR administrative functions to ensure compliance with company policies and local legal requirements
• Payroll Management: Oversee the payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate payment of salaries and benefits
• Benefits Management: Oversee the benefits management process ensuring effective administration of employee benefits within the region.
• HR Information Systems: Support the development and implementation of the HRIS roadmap advocating continuous improvement to streamline HR processes and improve data management
• Talent Acquisition: Manage the operational activities of Talent Acquisition, guided by the Business Partners and by the TA CoE
• Employee Relations: Manage and oversee all employee relations related activities using clear processes and ensuring adherence to company policies and local labour legislation

Skills & Competencies

• Proven experience in a senior HR leadership / operations role, preferably in a global organization
• Strong knowledge of HRIS, payroll systems, and talent acquisition strategies
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong change management skills and transformation experience
• Excellent level of English and Spanish; knowledge of other European languages is a plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Travel will be required within the Region and occasionally there may be a requirement for intercontinental travel.

At RES, we celebrate differences as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.