People and Culture Country Partner Denmark

Do you want to help shape the future of renewable energy? We are now looking for a People and Culture Country Partner for Denmark to join our Business Area (BA) Wind's international HR team.

Be in your element with BA Wind

Our wind, solar and batteries business offers a unique opportunity to be in your element working to help harness the forces which will take us to fossil freedom.

As part of BA Wind you will play a key role in one of the most exciting pipelines in the industry with 24GW of capacity stretching out more than a decade ahead across our key European markets.

You won't only be involved in developing projects but pioneering cutting-edge innovation, new business models and ways of working with communities and the environment. Working as part of a leading European utility also means you could be helping a growing number of major businesses and brands achieve their own sustainability goals through partnerships.

As the People and Culture Country Partner in Denmark, you will support the people agenda in the different departments in Denmark, work with peers in other countries on the annual HR Wheel, and contribute to & execute the People and Culture strategy of BA Wind. Furthermore, you will act as the People Country Partner for Denmark, supporting the international organisation with Danish-specific HR topics.

In this position, you will report to the People and Culture Country Partner Manager in BA Wind. You will be part of a team of People and Culture Country partners, based in Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, and Denmark.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks

• Provide operational and ad hoc support to Danish and international managers and People & Culture Business Partners related to Danish HR topics.

• Support and advise management, PCBPs, and local employees with local P&C policies, processes, and local labour law-related issues such as sick leave, performance cases, and conflicts.

• Support local negotiations with unions.

• Help with offers, changes in contracts, onboarding, internal transfers, termination, and exits of employees.

• Inform employees about local P&C related topics such as terms and conditions and, where relevant, the collective labour agreements.

• Support the recurring P&C annual wheel such as performance management and salary review on a local level.

• Work collaboratively with Centres of Expertise, HR Service, and other HR Business Partners across the HR function to provide HR solutions to the business. Support and ensure the implementation of new ways of working at all levels.

• Collect, process, and analyse data for report creation.

Your profile / who are you?

As an individual, you show initiative and have the ability to both challenge and support the organisation. You are unafraid to initiate and implement change, embracing a can-do mentality. Your analytical and structured approach allows you to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

You are adept at navigating the dynamics of a transition period, maintaining a positive mindset and focusing on opportunities rather than problems. You excel in complex environments and quickly grasp intricate topics.

You are skilled with data and possess strong analytical capabilities.

You view HR as an integral part of the business and actively invest in understanding the business thoroughly.

• 5+ years of previous HR generalist experience.

• An educational background in HR or Business Administration at a degree level or equivalent is preferred.

• Knowledge of Danish employment law and regulations, and experience applying it within a business context.

• Experience in supporting Danish union negotiations.

• Experience in driving the annual HR Wheel.

• Experience in the wind or renewable industry is preferred, or experience supporting an equivalent technical organisation is required.

• Relevant experience working in a matrix setting.

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).

• Practical knowledge of HR systems (SAP).

• Fluent in English and Danish.

Why not start your journey to working for fossil freedom by applying now? We look forward to receiving your application!

Location Kolding, Denmark

Our offer

Looking for a career with growth?

Looking for a role where your superpowers can be leveraged to the maximum and with limitless opportunities for growth?

The scale and ambition of our wind, battery and solar business means you can really find your element with us. We'll also provide you with all the learning and development you need to expand your horizons.

We strive to be the best place to work in the industry with highly competitive pay and conditions and an open, supportive culture. A commitment to a healthy work-life balance aims to ensure everyone plays to their strengths, whatever their background and experiences.

You will be part of a growing team of 1,700+ colleagues from 50+ nationalities where our positive approach to diversity is reflected in the fact that more than a quarter of staff are women.

More Information

For more information about the position or the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact Christian Pathuel,

We welcome your application in English no later than 28.06.2024. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website.

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be a good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation. Clickhere for further information.

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall and will be performed by a third party, Validata.

Since Vattenfall is a part of the Swedish critical infrastructure, many of our services are security classed. If this position is security classified the final candidates might be subject to a security vetting process, according to Swedish legislation.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Vattenfall is a leading European energy company driving the transition to a sustainable energy system. We have been electrifying industries, powering homes and transforming life through innovation for more than 100 years and now have a mission of working for fossil freedom. We employ around 21 000 people mostly in our core markets in Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK.