Career opportunities in Europe

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is committed to solving some of the biggest global challenges of our time by advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are able to deliver on this great promise because we have great people who everyday work and innovate collaboratively across the globe.

As an employer, we operate in 90 countries with 45,000 people committed to ensuring they thrive and are empowered to deliver their best work as part of our Diversity 360 vision.

Embrace Diversity and Innovation!

Hitachi Energy's Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service global product group is a world-leading provider of grid connections and power quality solutions that enable our customers to build a more sustainable, flexible and secure energy system. We leverage our long-standing technology leadership, vast integration expertise, huge installed base and global footprint to provide our customers with life-cycle value solutions at the lowest risk. Our customers are in the utility, renewables, industry, transportation, data centers and infrastructure sectors.

Our business in Europe has more than 1,000 skilled professionals focused on critical areas of expertise and is present in 16 countries.

At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business in Europe (HBUEU), diversity drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e-mobility.

The opportunity

We are looking for a HR Business Partner  to join our HR Team in Madrid.

HR Business Partner will support the new created Operational Center (OPC) Business located in Madrid, where you will be part of a global HR Business Partner team. We are looking for a HR experienced person whom value collaboration, knowledge sharing, appreciate transparency and see opportunities.

How you will make an impact

• Build up the OPC organization

• Oversight the staffing processes and driving engagement actions to ensure full cohesion considering the local and the organizations which get the service  

• Drives implementation of all HR processes including workforce planning, succession planning, performance management, and other processes as applicable

• Work with both operational and strategic tasks with focus on culture, people and organization

• Ensure strong labor-and key stakeholder relationships

• Understands business needs and provides support and suggestions when applying HR policies and processes. This to achieve long-term objectives, ensure that we are compliant with HR and labor law regulations and to add most value to business within required areas

• Proactively support & suggest management on HR topics while demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the business; provide coaching and support to management around key people management activities (e.g., performance management, employee relations, talent management, learning and development, hiring and recruitment)

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or in a similar role, preferably within the power and energy industry, or another international company with a complex matrix organization

• Experience leading projects and implementing new procedures

• In-depth knowledge of HR principles, practices, labor relations and legal regulations in Spain

• Strong understanding of talent acquisition, performance management, training and development, and employee relations.

• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.

• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and provide meaningful insights.

• Leadership & Real team player

• Spanish and English fluent 

More about us

A holistic range of competitive benefit program to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out.

For this role, depending on grade and experience we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):  Annual Incentive Plan, Flexible Working, Meal Allowance, Life Insurance, Medical Check-up, Psychological assistance, Language trainings, Coaching & Assessments.