HR Business Partner - Fixed Term Contract - 6 Months

Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. That is what we offer. 125 years of unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy. Because in the fight against climate change, we do not see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution. With us, you will shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.

But there is more work to be done – that is why we need you to join!

HR across Statkraft is continuously working to enable good organisational and people development, and the best possible day-to-day employee experience for our Statkraft colleagues. We are currently seeking an HR business partner that will help deliver strategic and proactive HR support to assigned leaders and employees in the UK based in our beautiful London office. This role is on a FTC for 6 months.

This role will partner with assigned leaders & managers to define and execute specific people agendas, derived from business and HR strategy, focused on employee experience, talent management, future of work, employee engagement and more. 

To be successful in this role, you must understand business priorities and translate them into the highest impact work. You will help business leaders look around corners with evidence-based recommendations that improve performance, retention, and the overall employee experience.   

Your role: 

• Be first point of contact and proactive HR Partner for assigned departments in the UK. 
• Support assigned departments/leaders with annual HR Wheel processes. 
• Make the matrix work – coordinate with HR in the respective Business Areas, corporate HR functions, HR shared services and HR in other countries to ensure great HR delivery for leaders. 
• Support in developing, defining, and implementation of specific local processes based on local needs, where these are not covered by global processes and initiatives. 
• Ensure adherence to employer responsibilities and related legislation, agreements, and policies in the UK through solid advice to leaders. 
• Build strong relationships and handle fruitful discussion with unions where applicable. 
• Participate in other Local HR UK initiatives & activities, for example, support in implementing UK D&I strategy, M&A activities, reviewing ways of working, Great place to work action plans etc. 
• Supporting the global talent acquisition team with resourcing for assigned departments/leaders including participate in interviews as required. 
• Other Local HR tasks assigned to help deliver overall UK HR roadmap & participation in global HR projects where appropriate. 
• Team leadership responsibility for assigned HR Advisors Be responsible for Mental Health and wellness for the UK 
• Be responsible for allocating requests coming through Service Now for the UK and proactively drive the implementation of the HR Operating model.

• Relevant university degree
• MCIPD or equivalent
• Extensive experience from both operational and strategic HR roles where you work to ensure great support and advice to leaders and employees 
• Experience from working in an international matrix organisation 
• Experience from collaboration with employee representatives 
• Strong business understanding and ability to provide data-driven advice to leaders. 
• Flexible, proactive and able to work with ambiguity and change 
• A willingness to learn, try new ways of working.  
• Ability to be strategic but can role up sleeves and be operational as needed

A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities, and the future. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes: 

• An opportunity to work with renewable energy and contribute to a low emission society 
• Professional and personal development in an exciting global company 
• A working environment characterised by competence, responsibility, innovation and a strong commercial culture 
• A diverse workplace with regards to gender, age and cultural background 
• Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes 
• Career and learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation 
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and background 
• Hybrid working arrangements (60% in the office and 40% remote)
• Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation. 

Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.