Job Description

To efficiently support the growth of ENGIE Impact in bringing the highest standard of consulting and engineering services to ENGIE Impact’s clients, we are looking for a HR Leader:

As an VP, Human Resources, you will provide strategic and operational excellence by translating business strategy and requirements into HR value-adding approaches.
In an expanding path activity, you will be responsible for all the HR topics in your scope:

Americas – United States, Canada and LATAM (Chile, Peru and Mexico) legal entities of Engie Impact
Supporting the Sustainability Solutions (SSo) AMERICAS team as HR Business Partner and also overseeing the transversal HR related topics and coordinating HR projects covering the global SSo consulting perimeter

You report directly to the CHRO and will work very closely with the Managing Directors of the region(s).
You are part of the regional Management Committee and the HR Leadership Team of ENGIE Impact. You will be supported by a dedicated team locally and by Impact´s transversal HR team at the global level (People & Organizational Development; Culture & DEI; Compensation & Benefits).

Job Description 

Partner closely with senior stakeholders across functions to define & lead strategic initiatives that can support the achievement of business goals
Accompany and align strategic HR plans and policies (recruitment, training, compensation etc.) across your perimeter and within SSo transversally
Work with senior line managers and employees to address various employee relations issues, fairly representing all interests
Lead the execution of HR programs and practices related to performance management, compensation, workforce planning/management, and talent management
Partner with leadership and the HR People & Organizational Development organization to design and deliver appropriate talent planning activities that will identify talent, leadership development priorities, and succession plans; Focus efforts on personal development needs and promote a learning environment which supports on-the-job opportunities within the teams, and internally across the company
Act as an accelerator to drive Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) in SSo Americas and the broader organizations; partners with Director Culture & DEI to design and deliver key DEI initiatives and tracks progress against defined KPI
Partner with Compensation and Benefits to design and implement a compensation structure for each geography, following worldwide guidelines; Provide guidance and input on compensation progression and market benchmark
Develop partnerships with other staff groups (e.g., Finance, Communications) to deliver integrated solutions to HR-related needs
Lead the operational AMERICAS HR team across all entities within your scope (virtual/hybrid/on-site)
Manage the human resources budget for your scope

?Experience

Minimum of 10-15 years’ proven experience in HR or an HR related field and preferably with several years of experience in an HR Business Partnering role in the US and abroad

You have experience in an international structure preferably in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Experience working in a strategy or advisory consulting firm would be preferable

Proven experience as a team manager and organizational leader preferred

Deep knowledge of HR functions (talent management, recruitment, employee relations etc.)

Knowledge of US local and international labor law is a plus

You retain a helicopter view, while being pragmatic, flexible and solution-seeking as well as being oriented towards multitasking

You can quickly build and develop an environment of trust

You work well in a culturally diverse team and have excellent communication skills

Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure, independently, and within a collaborative team-oriented environment

Proven ability to use sound judgment in decision-making

You have good analytical and synthesis skills

You can cope with stress and meet deadlines

You are well-organized, rigorous and professional

You act in an ethical manner

Desire to coach and develop others to ensure “best in class” delivery of HR services

Ability to work with all levels of management and staff

Ability to work in a team-oriented and collaborative environment across all regions of ENGIE Impact and within the wider ENGIE Group

Internal and External Interfaces

C-Suite and Snr. Leadership teams

APAC / EMEAI HR Team

SSo APAC HRVP

SSo EMEAI HRVP

ENGIE Impact HR Teams 

External providers 

ENGIE Group HR functions and working groups

Languages

Fluency in English is required. A good command of Spanish would be desirable. Any other language is a plus 

Education

University degree in BA, Economics, HR, or any other related studies

Any additional certification is a plus (e.g. coaching, etc.)