Interim People Partner (Fixed-Term Contract)

We believe we can change the world - through unmatched engineering and the very best teamwork. We're offshore wind engineering experts, designing the global transition to green energy. Wood Thilsted is a purpose-driven company. Through better, greener design, we're out there optimizing wind farms to limit their carbon footprint. So far, we've been successful in attracting the most competent and experienced design specialists in the world - people passionate about working in the wind industry.

It's a global operation. We currently have projects in Asia, North America, and Europe. And we're growing. There's now more than 200 of us, working in the UK, USA, Denmark, Poland, Japan and Taiwan. As a company, we strive for two things: technical excellence and providing the best overall value to our clients. As a culture, we're about sharing knowledge, a trust in each other, and having a great social atmosphere. It's fair to say Wood Thilsted is a special place to work. It's something we're really proud of.

Job Summary: We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Interim People Partner to join our team for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The Interim People Partner will be responsible for providing operational and project support during a period of maternity leave.

Our People Team's Guiding Principles:

• Keep it simple
• Align solutions to business needs
• Empower our leaders and managers to get the best from their people
• Engage effectively and take people with us
• Joined-up approach to maximise impact

Your Responsibilities:

• People Operations - day-to-day delivery, advice and support for managers and employees regarding key people policies, processes and our culture.
• Talent Acquisition - work with managers to attract, select and secure the best diverse talent, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Performance Management - support our managers in getting the best out of their people, through clear objectives, regular feedback and support for development.
• Talent Development - support the development of staff through developing and managing delivery of a range of career development opportunities including training, coaching and other activities.
• People Systems - ensure meaningful reporting, accurate systems and effective management of employee data.
• Project Management - plan and deliver projects to improve effectiveness of our people management policies, processes and culture.
• Early Careers - own and manage our early careers programme, from graduate recruitment through to their career development.
• Culture - support activities that promote a progressive, vibrant culture that celebrates equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Global Mobility - manage global assignments and visa processes.

Your Experience:

• People Partner Experience - demonstrated capability of delivery, influence and successful outcomes in a fast-paced company, typically associated with c. 5+ years of experience in the role.
• Systems - experience of working effectively with HR and performance management systems (esp. BambooHR or 15Five).
• Organisational Size - experience in similar-sized scaling businesses or the ability to adapt your approach accordingly.
• Sector - experience within Consulting, Professional Services or Engineering sectors or a similar environment to these, would be very useful although not essential.

Your Behaviors:

• Delivery - positive approach to delivering solutions that meet business needs.
• Collaboration - works effectively independently and within team across the business, building strong working relationships based on trust.
• Communication - clear, concise and engaging communication.
• Commercial Awareness - balances people advice with commercial needs, focusing on both short and long-term impact.
• Joined Up Approach - recognises and 'joins the dots' between key people management activities such as performance, reward, development and succession.
• Coaching - works with managers to improve their capability as people managers and to encourage them to take ownership of solutions.

Our Offer:

• Competitive salary package, great pension, health, and life insurance, as well as additional office perks.
• Excellent opportunities to influence your daily work, develop new competencies and work on diverse projects worldwide.
• Diverse and inclusive working environment and positive working culture.
• On-the-job training and access to further learning and development opportunities.
• Flexibility in working hours and locations.

Please apply at careers site where you can upload your CV and enter your details for consideration. Attaching a cover letter to your application is not needed. Instead, include a few sentences in your resume/CV briefly explaining your motivation for applying. To maintain a fair recruitment process, please do not add a photo to your CV. We look forward to hearing from you. We are dedicated to an inclusive hiring process and providing equal opportunities for all our job candidates. We are happy to accommodate any adjustments you may need during the application and hiring process. While this job opening does not have a fixed deadline, please make sure that you apply as soon as possible. We are going to close the application as soon as we get enough candidates.

At Wood Thilsted, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where you feel you belong. We believe that diversity drives excellence and makes us stronger. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We strive to create a workplace that is free from discrimination and bias, where all employees have equal opportunities for growth and advancement.