Senior HR Business Partner - Europa

Job Description

At Natural Power, we have been pioneers of positive renewable change for 30 years. If you're looking for a job in the renewable energy industry, we could be just the place to advance your career.

As we continue to grow, we are now seeking to strengthen our People & Culture team with a Senior HR Business Partner who is fluent in English with additional European languages-specifically French, German, or Italian - The role can be based any of our European offices, Nantes, Munich, Glasgow or Stirling. Traveling in Europe and USA will be required.

Our Team

The Natural Power Business Support - People & Culture department are a dynamic team of professionals that provide internal support to the Natural Power Business Units.

Due to continuing growth, we are looking for a Senior HR Business Partner (HRBP), act as a strategic consultant to leadership teams across our European operations. You will bridge the gap between high-level business goals and regional execution, serving as the primary subject matter expert international employment law. This role requires a mobile, agile professional capable of navigating diverse legislative landscapes and cultural nuances.

You will be joining a proactive, collaborative, and forward-thinking HR Team, the team is led by the Director of People and Culture and People Business Partners and supported by a central HR Services team all in the UK and over 600 colleagues globally. We support teamwork and collaboration with our key stakeholders and have autonomy to shape and influence Natural Power in line with our Vision, Mission, and Values.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

To have responsibility for overseeing the day to day People and Culture activities HR functions across all international locations within the business and provide comprehensive and value adding HR advice and support to employees and line managers on simple and complex employee relations,; responsible for providing advice and support on absence and positive attendance management; to provide advice and support on employee wellbeing and occupational health referrals; to provide advice and guidance on recruitment and retention of employees. Will be first point of contact and can delegate more complex issues to Director of People & Culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with Department Heads and Regional Managers to design and implement people strategies that support international growth and operational excellence.
• International Employment Law: Act as the lead expert on EU and country-specific labour laws. Manage complex employee relations (ER) cases, including redundancies, collective bargaining, and disciplinary actions across multiple jurisdictions.
• Cross-Border Compliance: Ensure all contracts, handbooks, and policies are compliant with local regulations in various European territories while maintaining a consistent global corporate culture.
• Organizational Design: Lead restructuring projects, TUPE transfers, and international M&A integrations, ensuring minimal disruption and full legal compliance.
• Talent & Succession: Drive performance management and succession planning across borders, identifying high-potential talent within the European workforce.
• Mobility & Travel: Travel frequently (approx. 30-50%) to European offices to provide hands-on HR support, build stakeholder relationships, and lead regional workshops.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: CIPD Level 7 (Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management) or equivalent master's degree is essential.
• Experience: Proven track record as an HRBP within a multinational or EMEA-focused organisation, experience in France, Germany and Italy would be advantageous
• Legal Expertise: Expert-level knowledge of European Employment Law; experience working with Works Councils and Trade Unions is highly desirable.
• Communication: Fluent in English (additional European languages-specifically French, German, or Italian-are a significant advantage).
• Adaptability: Proven ability to work autonomously and manage a complex workload while traveling across different time zones and cultures.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to use data and people analytics to influence business decisions and measure HR impact.

General Responsibilities

• Health & Safety: All employees are required to adhere to Health & Safety Regulations and ensure best practice is met by both themselves and by their colleagues.
• Quality: All employees are expected to work within the systems, processes and procedures outlined within the department and / or company handbooks or software platforms or training manuals
• Flexibility: A reasonable degree of flexibility is required from all employees to meet the needs of the role, the department and the wider company

This is a Permanent , Full-Time role, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday with travel in Europe**.

We will offer an engaging, collaborative and fast-paced environment alongside an excellent benefits package, including generous annual leave, flexible working, employee assistance programme, personal insurances, health plans, discounts and salary sacrifice options.

Natural Power is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

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