HR Business Partner
RWE Renewables
Company Overview
RWE Renewables AG
Essen, Germany
1898
Approximately 20,140 employees (as of 2023) and a revenue of €28,566 million in 2023 (source: rwe.com)
What They Do
RWE focuses on renewable energies, including offshore wind, onshore wind, solar energy, hydropower, biomass, and gas. In 2023, the green generation capacity was 35.5 GW, with a goal to exceed 65 GW by 2030, supported by investments of over €50 billion worldwide (source: wikipedia.org). Their products and services include the development, construction, and operation of wind farms, solar parks, and gas power plants, with RWE also involved in trading and optimizing 129,701 GWh of electricity generation in 2023 (source: rwe.com). The target markets span Europe, the USA, and the Asia-Pacific region, serving both utilities and industrial customers through long-term power purchase agreements (source: rwe.com).
Projects & Track Record
Notable projects by RWE include the Kaskasi offshore wind farm, which commenced operations in Germany in 2023, with an investment of approximately €840 million (source: rwe.com). Another significant project is the Magnum gas power plant in the Netherlands with a net capacity of 1.4 GW, operational since 2013 and acquired for €430 million (source: rwe.com). Current major projects include the North Sea cluster with a planned capacity of 1,560 MW and the JBM solar pipeline in the UK with 3.8 GW of PV and 2.3 GW of storage, expected to go online by the end of 2024 (source: rwe.com).
Recent Developments
In 2023, RWE announced that the adjusted net income exceeded expectations at €4.5 billion, attributed to growth in the USA and new wind and solar projects (source: rwe.com). Significant contracts include support for offshore wind projects in Ireland and a leadership role in the solar sector in the UK. RWE has also made several acquisitions, including the purchase of Con Edison Clean Energy Businesses for approximately €30.4 billion (source: rwe.com). Additionally, the company celebrated its 125th anniversary in April 2023, and the targets for 2030 were raised to 65 GW of green capacity (source: americas.rwe.com).
Working There
RWE offers a variety of roles in offshore wind, onshore wind, solar energy, hydropower, biomass, and gas. The corporate culture emphasizes engineering expertise and innovation, with the company also demonstrating social responsibility through the RWE Foundation (source: rwe.com). Recruitment occurs at locations in Essen, London, the USA, and the new German onshore offices. The workforce grew by 10% in 2023, supporting the company's ambitions to achieve its 2030 goals (source: rwe.com).
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Job Description
When it comes to HR, we are living a mindset based on business orientation, agility and operational excellence whilst believing our purpose is to create value for the organisation and employees. We are now looking for an experienced HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join our UK HR team at RWE Renewables Management UK Ltd, acting as an advisor to our business and thus helping to translate business organisational strategy into HR activities. The ideal candidate will have the right business focus and entrepreneurial mindset in order to operate with the business by showing information, understanding the business needs, linking it and helping leaders transform
Responsibilities
- Partner with business stakeholders on all aspects of HR to ensure HR genuinely adds value, thus providing HR policy expertise, consultancy and guidance on any employee-related operational HR issues
- Build and manage trustful working relationships with key stakeholders and business clients at all levels and understand their needs and expectations
- Proactively support the delivery of HR processes at the client's side
- Manage and resolve complex employee relation issues and HR projects cross-functionally
- Shaping and maintaining the relationship with Co-determination bodies and other stakeholders in the context of negotiations between employer and employee representatives
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance; partner with legal department as required
- Ensure operational excellence and outstanding customer focus at all times
- Actively identify gaps; propose and implement changes necessary to cover risks
- Act as performance improvement driver and provoke positive changes in people management
- Provide guidance and input on business organisational structure
- Partner closely with other HRBPs and internal HR teams on global strategy and execution
Requirements
- Academic background in an HR-related field (Economics, Business Administration, Psychology or equivalent with a strong HR/people management focus
- Experience within a generalist HR Business Partner role having worked in a fast-paced, delivery-focused commercial environment, ideally in the international environment
- A Proven experience of working successfully and confidently with Co-Determination committees
- Analytical, problem-solving and strategic thinking skills
- Excellent communication skills on all levels to convey complex contents in a way that is actionable for the business
- Strong level of self-drive and pragmatic 'can do' attitude as well as ability to work independently
- Proven collaborative, relationship management, networking and influencing skills
- Desire to continuously improve and challenge the status quo
Your Benefits
We aim to make your time with us as rewarding as possible by fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Alongside competitive pay and opportunities for growth, we care about your well-being and the balance between work and life. Our benefits include:
- Flexible and hybrid working, enabling a balance between remote work and in-office collaboration
- Company pension scheme to help secure your future
- Employee stock programme giving you a stake in our success
- Membership discounts to keep you active and energised
- Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential guidance and support
We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.
We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters
RWE Renewables Europe & Australia is a leading player in the renewable energy sector with over 30 years of experience. We currently operate onshore wind farms, solar plants and battery storage systems with around 5 gigawatts of installed capacity in our core markets in Europe and Australia.
Supported by a workforce of around 2,000 employees, we continue to expand our renewable generation capacity in a value-accretive way. Our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle: we develop, plan, finance, build and operate our projects. With a strong project pipeline, we are working with communities to create a long-term value for everyone, today and for the future.
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About the role
March 10, 2026
Full time
Company
- Swindon, United Kingdom
Experienced
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