Senior Director, Global Human Resources Business Partner

Fluence Energy, LLC; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluence Energy, LLC, a global leader in energy storage and software, seeks a Senior Director, Global Human Resources Business Partner to advise executives on people strategy, workforce readiness, and organizational design across a multi-country organization.

This role blends strategic counsel with hands-on execution, guiding talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development while partnering with Legal, Finance, and HR Centers of Excellence to deliver scalable HR solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• 12+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior HRBP leadership supporting executives in complex business organizations.
• Experience operating at Senior Director or equivalent scope in a global, matrixed, operationally complex environment.
• Deep expertise in workforce planning, organization design, talent management, succession planning, leadership development, employee relations, policy application, and change management.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect people strategies to financial performance, execution priorities, productivity, and organizational outcomes.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, coach leaders, navigate ambiguity, and align teams across functions, regions, and cultures.
• Experience managing people‑related risk across multiple countries in partnership with HR, Legal, and business leaders.
• Excellent executive communication, facilitation, judgment, discretion, problem‑solving, and decision‑framing skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise executives and senior leaders on workforce strategy, organization effectiveness, leadership capability, culture, engagement, and talent outcomes.
• Translate business and growth priorities into multi-year people plans that support execution, scalability, and organizational maturity across global and local teams.
• Lead workforce planning, organization design, operating model evolution, restructuring, and transformation initiatives that improve capacity, accountability, productivity, and performance.
• Use workforce analytics, business data, employee insights, manager feedback, and HR service trends to identify risks, opportunities, and practical solutions.
• Lead talent reviews, succession planning, leadership pipeline, retention, and development efforts, with emphasis on critical roles and strategic capabilities.
• Coach senior leaders on leadership effectiveness, manager capability, team performance, change leadership, and complex people decisions.
• Manage complex employee relations, policy application, and people‑related risk in partnership with Legal, Compliance, HR Operations, and global HR teams.
• Orchestrate HR Centers of Excellence and HR Operations to deliver integrated talent, rewards, acquisition, operations, and employee experience solutions at scale.
• Strengthen HRBP practices, tools, governance, and operating rhythms while championing company culture, values, inclusion, agility, and accountability.

Skills

Executive coaching

Stakeholder management

Change management

Workforce planning

Leadership development

People analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field

Master’s degree, MBA, or related advanced degree

Job description

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Senior Director, Global Human Resources Business Partner is a senior HR leader who advises executives and leadership teams on people strategies that drive business performance, workforce readiness, organizational effectiveness, and culture across a complex, multi-country organization. This role combines strategic counsel with hands‑on execution, translating business priorities into workforce, talent, organization design, engagement, and change solutions in partnership with HR Centers of Excellence, HR Operations, Legal, Finance, and global HR teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise executives and senior leaders on workforce strategy, organization effectiveness, leadership capability, culture, engagement, and talent outcomes.
• Translate business and growth priorities into multi-year people plans that support execution, scalability, and organizational maturity across global and local teams.
• Lead workforce planning, organization design, operating model evolution, restructuring, and transformation initiatives that improve capacity, accountability, productivity, and performance.
• Use workforce analytics, business data, employee insights, manager feedback, and HR service trends to identify risks, opportunities, and practical solutions.
• Lead talent reviews, succession planning, leadership pipeline, retention, and development efforts, with emphasis on critical roles and strategic capabilities.
• Coach senior leaders on leadership effectiveness, manager capability, team performance, change leadership, and complex people decisions.
• Manage complex employee relations, policy application, and people‑related risk in partnership with Legal, Compliance, HR Operations, and global HR teams.
• Orchestrate HR Centers of Excellence and HR Operations to deliver integrated talent, rewards, acquisition, operations, and employee experience solutions at scale.
• Strengthen HRBP practices, tools, governance, and operating rhythms while championing company culture, values, inclusion, agility, and accountability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• 12+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior HRBP leadership supporting executives in complex business organizations.
• Experience operating at Senior Director or equivalent scope in a global, matrixed, operationally complex environment.
• Deep expertise in workforce planning, organization design, talent management, succession planning, leadership development, employee relations, policy application, and change management.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect people strategies to financial performance, execution priorities, productivity, and organizational outcomes.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, coach leaders, navigate ambiguity, and align teams across functions, regions, and cultures.
• Experience managing people‑related risk across multiple countries in partnership with HR, Legal, and business leaders.
• Excellent executive communication, facilitation, judgment, discretion, problem‑solving, and decision‑framing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree, MBA, or related advanced degree.
• SHRM‑SCP, SPHR, or equivalent HR certification.
• Experience in global technology, energy, manufacturing, engineering, infrastructure, product, or other operationally complex industries.

Our Culture

At Fluence, our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate, collaborate, and lead with purpose, ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.

Unleash Voices

We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness, active listening, and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued, driving innovation and progress.

Customer Fluent

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers’ needs and adapting swiftly to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.

Infinite Impact

We are committed to creating the impossible. We push boundaries to deliver sustainable, game‑changing solutions that shape a brighter, more energy‑efficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.

All In

We are all in for growth. Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset, pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Fluence, we believe great teams are built on a collaborative and connected culture.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

Work Authorization

To join our team, you’ll need to be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout your employment, without the need for employer sponsorship.

Please note that Fluence does not sponsor work visas for this position.