Senior Human Resource Advisor at Scatec Solar

About the job
Senior Human Resource Advisor

• Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Scatec is a leading renewable power producer, delivering affordable and clean energy worldwide. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present in four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Main purpose of position

• Currently we are looking for a Senior Human Resources Advisor in Cape Town, South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our Senior Human Resources Advisor, you will collaborate with the Global organisation towards providing an employee-orientated; high performance culture and work environment that emphasizes empowerment, equality, productivity, and alignment towards implementation of global policies and procedures.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the regional HR team and Office Manager according to the leadership traits at Scatec and aligning to the organisational value
• Ensure timely recruitment of required level and quality of new hires with appropriate global approvals to meet business needs
• Ensure compliance of submission of annual training report and Workplace Skills plan
• Manage the regional training and development budget
• Collaborate with line managers and global HR towards competency building, mapping and succession planning
• Recommend strategic direction for people development within the regional organisation
• Manage the annual and salary review process for the region
• Ensure submission of benchmarking data timeously to align with salary review period
• Prepare information for salary and bonus budgets
• Manage the submission of the internal Company newsletter

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in Human Resources
• 5+ years’ experience in management
• Postgraduate qualification in HR or business with HR module(s)
• Experience of working in a matrix organization
• Worked internationally – preferred
• IT knowledge – familiar with e.g. SharePoint and MS Exchange

Personal characteristics

• Leadership and management
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to problem solve and trouble shoot
• Resilient and adaptable
• Deadline driven
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Excellent interviewing skills
• Financial acumen
• Commitment, intuition and versatility
• Good working understanding (written and verbal) of English
• Good communication and people management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative
• Organized and methodical – structured approach
• Solution-oriented / problem-solver

We offer

• Scatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.

It is part of every employees’ terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

• Predictable
• Driving results
• Changemaker
• Working together