Global VP, People & Culture for Industrial Decarbonization

Utility Global, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Utility Global, Inc. seeks a Vice President of People to lead our human resources function from our Houston headquarters. This role will shape people strategy, leadership development, and talent acquisition to support rapid global growth in energy and industrial decarbonization initiatives.

You will partner with the CEO and C-suite to build a scalable organization, monitor key metrics, and foster a high-performance culture that aligns with our zero-carbon mission and values.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of progressive human resources leadership experience.
• At least 3 years in a senior executive HR role.
• Experience supporting growth-stage, industrial, energy or engineering-focused organizations.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, compensation, benefits, talent management, and organizational development.
• Proven experience leading organizational change and building high-performance cultures.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, coaching, and influencing skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team on all people-related matters.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive people strategy aligned with the Company’s business objectives and growth plans.
• Establish and monitor key people metrics to inform business decisions and improve organizational performance.
• Partner with the C-suite to continuously develop and implement an expanding global organization structure in line with the Company’s commercial growth in each priority region.
• Develop and oversee recruiting strategies to attract exceptional talent.
• Build scalable talent acquisition processes that support rapid organizational growth.
• Lead leadership development programs to strengthen management capability across the organization.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, collaboration, and professional development.
• Champion the Company’s values and help shape a high-performing workplace culture.
• Develop initiatives that enhance employee engagement, retention, and overall employee experience.
• Partner with leaders to maintain open communication and strong employee relations across all levels of the organization.
• Partner with Marketing & Communications to advance the Company’s internal communications and branding strategies.
• Design and oversee competitive compensation, incentive, and benefits programs that support attraction and retention objectives.
• Ensure compensation practices are aligned with market conditions, business goals, and pay equity principles.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Oversee employee relations matters, workplace investigations, policy development, and conflict resolution.
• Maintain effective HR systems, controls, and reporting processes.
• Develop scalable HR policies, programs, systems, and processes.
• Manage departmental budgets and resources effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Influencing

Coaching

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, Organizational Development

Job description

Utility Global, Inc. seeks a Vice President of People to lead our human resources function from our Houston headquarters. This role will shape people strategy, leadership development, and talent acquisition to support rapid global growth in energy and industrial decarbonization initiatives.

You will partner with the CEO and C-suite to build a scalable organization, monitor key metrics, and foster a high-performance culture that aligns with our zero-carbon mission and values.