HR Business Partner

Vestas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas is hiring an HR Business Partner to partner with frontline leaders and regional executives. This role focuses on employee relations, workforce management, and engagement across a large hourly workforce.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of HR experience, a Bachelor's in HR or related field, and strong change-management skills. The role requires in-office presence in downtown Houston at least three days per week and up to 25% domestic travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business or related field.
• HR business partnering experience and knowledge of all HR functions.
• Experience with a distributed workforce across multiple sites, predominantly hourly workers.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Co-Pilot.
• Ability to understand business needs, analyze data, interpret findings and provide recommendations.
• Knowledge of U.S. employment law.
• Willingness to adapt in a dynamic, changing organization.
• Experience with change management and project management is desirable.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Business Partner with functional clients to plan, develop and implement people strategies and lead change to drive results.
• Provide consulting on change management, people strategies, leadership development and organizational effectiveness.
• Address employee relations issues by analyzing root causes and recommending strategic resolutions in line with laws.
• Investigate employee complaints and Title VII allegations; maintain case records and ensure compliance.
• Advise management on strategies to maintain consistent treatment and regulatory compliance.
• Guide management on performance management to reduce attrition and boost morale.
• Identify training needs and help develop or deliver programs to improve knowledge and policy understanding.
• Participate in process improvement and cross-functional projects to keep processes competitive.
• Collaborate with People & Culture teams in HR, Total Rewards, HR Systems and Talent Acquisition.

Skills

HR business partnering

Employee relations

Change management

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Co-Pilot

Job description

At Vestas we are powered by the vision of changing the world. And to create a sustainable future, we are building a team of motivated visionaries. Would you like to join us?This is a great opportunity to join the growing wind industry. Vestas is the world's largest wind turbine manufacturing company with significant operations in the United States. This role will support a large client group of hourly employees, front line leaders, and a regional leader in all aspects of HR. It requires partnering with business leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that align with organizational goals. This HRBP is part of a team of Business Partner, reports to the Director of P&C Business Partners for the 3,000 plus employee organization and is supported by the HR Service Desk and various HR COEs. The HRBP will execute key HR initiatives including employee relations, retention, workforce management, and employee engagement. Additionally, this role will support talent management, organizational development, and change management efforts to ensure a productive culture and ensure compliance with company policies and employment laws. This position is at minimum 3 days a week in office (Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays), downtown Houston. Domestic travel required up to 25% to remote wind farm locations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Business Partner and work with functional clients to plan, develop and implement concrete people strategies and provide leadership in the change process to create a productive culture focused on and accountable for results, effective collaboration and teamwork, and fully engage and develop team members
• Provide consulting on change management, people strategies, effective leadership and management skills, learning and development processes and organizational effectiveness
• Address complex employee relations issues within the business environment by analyzing the situation, identifying root causes and providing effective and strategic resolution to increase alignment with company vision, goals and related employment laws and practices. Coach, counsel and recommend solutions to managers and employees concerning employee relations issues. Analyze the facts and recommend appropriate action for the issue.
• Conduct investigations of employee complaints, Title VII allegations, or violation of policies and procedures for responsible areas to ensure compliance with all local, provincial, state, and federal employment laws; maintain records of employee relations cases.
• Ensure policies, procedures and practices comply with employment laws and align with Company strategic goals. Advise management on strategies designed to maintain consistent treatment and compliance with employment laws to create an environment that encourages employee creativity and innovation
• Provide guidance to management on strategies to effectively manage employee performance to reduce attrition, increase employee morale, and enhance performance.
• Identify training needs within functional areas of responsibility, assist with the development of training programs, and conduct training if required. This will ensure employees and managers understand company policies, minimize employee relations issues and enhance employee development
• Participate in process improvement efforts and Company cross-functional teams to ensure our processes are streamlined and meet our client expectations. Analyze internal trends as well as practices of other companies to make recommendations to management to ensure the Company remains competitive and is able to attract/retain qualified employees
• Partner with functional People & Culture colleagues in People Services, Total Rewards, HR Systems, and Talent Acquisition.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in HR, Business or related field with at least 5-7 years of related HR experience.
• HR business partnering experience and knowledge of all HR functions, including Positive Employee Relations.
• HR experience with a distributed workforce across multiple sites, preferably with 500+ employees, predominantly hourly (non-union) workers, their front line leaders, and senior leaders of a business unit.
• Advanced computer skills, specifically Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Co-Pilot.
• Ability to understand business needs, analyze data, interpret findings, and provide recommendations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. employment law.
• Demonstrated flexibility working in a dynamic and changing organization.
• Experience with change management and project management are highly desirable.
• Well-developed organizational skills and proven ability to maintain confidentiality are critical.
• Ability to understand and develop effective HR strategies while understanding the implications from a culture, business, company practice and legal standpoint
• Understanding of the dynamics of a large hourly workforce and best ways of working/supporting.
• Capability to strategically maneuver within the organization to implement various short and long-term strategies and approaches with differing priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization. Advanced oral and written communication skills including presentation skills and an ability to use a variety of communication tools.
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with all internal contacts, co-workers, and clients.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks with emphasis on simplification, process improvement, efficiency, and attention to detail.
• Highly motivated individual who can organize their work effectively with minimal supervision.

The opportunity to join a highly dedicated, collaborative, supportive team of HR Business Partners in a dynamic environment at the world's largest wind turbine producer. We value initiative, collaboration, accountability, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a focus on sustainability and safety and you will work among colleagues that support each other.

Compensation Range: $105,000 - $115,000

Our commitment to a fair hiring

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

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 are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.With 39,000 employees globally, we are 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. We also aim to give 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.