HR People Partner at GE Vernova

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Employee Relations, Coaching, Problem Solving, Labor Relations, Compliance, Workforce Planning, Change Initiatives, Employee Engagement, HR Policies, Organizational Skills, Psychosocial Risk Management, Communication, Cultural Awareness, Data Analysis, HR Strategy, Conflict Resolution

Industry

Electric Power Generation

Description

Job Description Summary As an HR People Partner, you will be at the heart of our people experience—empowering leaders, supporting employees, and bringing HR initiatives to life where they matter most: on the ground. In this role, you will be an advisor to People Leaders and employees on local HR topics, providing coaching and support on a regular basis and offering expert guidance on employee relations, compliance with local laws and policies, workforce planning, and change initiatives. Your work will directly shape a positive, inclusive, and safe workplace culture while enabling People Leaders to lead with confidence and clarity. With a strong focus on proactive support and problem-solving, you’ll ensure our people feel heard, supported, and set up for success every day. Job Description Key responsibilities People Leader Empowerment Enable People Leaders to solve problems by leveraging central tools and HR standards. Coach and support People Leaders for complex issues. Partner with People Leaders to promote an inclusive, safety-first culture. Participate with local leadership teams as HR representative and advise on HR related matters. Employee Experience Focus Foster a positive culture by embedding GEV values in local HR initiatives; focus on enhancing engagement and the overall employee experience. Represent the employee voice by sharing employee insights and people data with HRBPs and People Leaders. Guide requests through appropriate self-service channels while educating employees on new ways of working. Liaise with onsite/in country POps to help resolve complex Tier 1 queries requiring business direction Local Support & Employee Relations Act as the local HR expert to People Leaders, HRBP and COE’s Prepares and facilitate Works councils/Employee rep meetings in both countries Proactively manage employee relations issues and address everyday grievance matters to minimize the escalation of issues Collaborate with the COE’s to resolve sensitive matters (e.g., determine a corrective action post an investigation, analysis of ER cases to develop appropriate actions). Proactively identify and address labor-related risks, collaborating with or escalating to the Labor COE as appropriate to ensure timely and effective resolution. Ensure compliance and enforcement of local regulations/laws/policies, while providing people leaders with the appropriate level of support needed for effective decision-making HR Strategy & HR Process Activation Own the local employee experience by executing the workforce and talent agenda established by HRBPs. Support local HR projects and change initiatives with on-the-ground expertise. Execute and support People Leaders and employees with various HR initiatives across the talent lifecycle including culture and new HR process introductions. Provide inputs to decisions within the HR discipline, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance requirements based on local knowledge and expertise. Employee Engagement & Psychological Risks Employee Engagement is People leader lead. The HR People Partner will support employee engagement initiatives locally by: Serving as a liaison between employees and HRBPs to relay feedback and suggestions Supporting People Leaders in implementing engagement strategies within their teams Coaching People Leaders on creating an engaging work environment HR People Partners will identify and mitigate psychosocial risks within their client groups and collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement programs to address those risks. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university Minimum of 3 years work experience in Human Resources function with responsibilities such as recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, employee development or performance management Prior exposure to Labour Relations in at least one of the two countries Fluent in Spanish (written and spoken) Must be based in Barcelona or willing to relocate. Desired Characteristics: Strong problem-solving skills; ability to make independent decisions, manage conflicting priorities in a fast paced environment Extensive understanding and knowledge of local labor laws and government requirements with demonstrated experience in application of HR policies Detail-oriented with excellent organizational & documentation skills Applies solid judgment ensuring integrity, compliance, & confidentiality Strong interest in innovative HR solutions and process improvement Growing ability to effectively influence and constructively challenge People Leaders Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com

Responsibilities

The HR People Partner will empower People Leaders by providing coaching and support on HR topics, while fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. They will also manage employee relations issues and ensure compliance with local laws and policies.