International People Partner

We're offshore wind engineering experts driven by a shared purpose to accelerate the green energy transition.

Our team of world-class engineers delivers innovative, sustainable and optimised solutions that empower clients to achieve their renewable energy goals with greater speed and efficiency.

Working in partnership with our colleagues, clients and stakeholders we strive to constantly excel. We are international, inclusive and diverse. We believe we are already changing the world, but only through unmatched engineering and the very best teamwork can we deliver the full potential of the energy transition.

It’s a global operation. We currently have projects in Europe, Asia and North America. And we’re growing. There’s now nearly 200 of us, working in the UK, Denmark, Poland, Japan, Taiwan and the USA.

As a culture, we’re about sharing knowledge, a trust in each other, and having a great social atmosphere. It’s fair to say Wood Thilsted is a special place to work and it’s something we’re very proud of.

Job Summary: We are currently seeking a skilled and energetic International People Partner to join our team in Copenhagen responsible for our Denmark and EU teams, and our emerging Asia footprint.

Our People Team's Guiding Principles:

• Sophisticated simplicity
• Align solutions to business needs
• Empower our leaders and managers to get the best from their people
• Engage effectively and take people with us
• Joined-up approach across our business to enable our purpose

Your Responsibilities:

• People Operations – day-to-day delivery, advice and support for managers and employees regarding key people policies, processes, employment legislation and our culture.
  
• Talent Acquisition – work with managers to attract, select and secure the best diverse talent, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
  
• Performance Management – support our managers in getting the best out of their people, through clear objectives, regular feedback and support for development.
  
• Talent Development – support the development of staff through developing and managing delivery of a range career development opportunities including training, coaching and other activities.
  
• Reward – deliver annual reward and benefit cycles and additional projects, following robust internal and external benchmarking appropriate to our industry, talent markets and labour laws.
  
• People systems – ensure meaningful reporting, accurate systems and effective management of employee data.
  
• Project Management – plan and deliver projects to improve and grow our business through people policies, processes and culture – both local and global projects.
  
• Culture – be an ambassador and enabler of a progressive, inclusive and vibrant culture that celebrates diversity where our employees can be the very best version of themselves.
  
• Global mobility - manage international assignments and visa processes including managing international service providers.
  
• Collaboration – support and partner with human resources colleagues, other functions and external providers to enable our business.

Your Experience:

• Broad People Partner experience in Denmark – demonstrated capability of delivery, influence and successful outcomes across full employee life-cycle activities in Denmark, including guidance on Danish employment, in a fast-paced international company. Expected experience c. 5 years in a responsible role.
  
• Systems - experience of working effectively with HR and performance management systems (esp. BambooHR ) and management reporting.
  
• Organisational size – as a growing medium sized business, it is important to either have experience of similar-sized scaling businesses or the ability to adapt your approach accordingly in a lean team with a real hands-on approach.
  
• International – experience of supporting other jurisdictions or satellite offices remotely (particularly Asia Pacific) and working with a small mobile expatriate community.
  
• Sector – experience within Consulting, Professional Services or Engineering sectors or a similar environment to these, would be very useful although not essential.

Your Behaviours:

• Delivery – hands- on and positive approach to delivering solutions that meet business needs.
  
• Collaboration – works effectively independently and within virtual teams across the business, building strong working relationships based on trust.
  
• Communication – clear, concise and engaging communication.
  
• Commercial awareness – balances people advice with commercial needs, focusing on both short and long-term impact.
  
• Joined up approach – recognises and ‘joins the dots’ between key people management activities such as performance, reward, development and succession.
  
• Coaching – works with managers to improve their capability as people managers and to encourage them to take ownership of solutions.
  
• Integrity – shows leadership and maturity when partnering senior leaders, with courage to constructively challenge and balance organisation need and employee advocacy.

In return we offer you excellent opportunities to influence your daily work, develop new competences and work on interesting projects.

At Wood Thilsted, we care about our people and we are committed to a brighter future. We have defined our set of values and behaviors that are at the heart of everything we do. Our work environment is a place where everyone can be themselves and be their best. We are result-orientated and innovation-driven at a high professional level and with excellence in delivery. Besides this we also offer competitive salary packages, pension, health and life insurance as well as flexibility in working hours and locations.

Given our teams, clients, and projects are spread internationally across Europe, North America and East Asia, you may expect some travelling in relation to your work, both nationally and internationally.

At Wood Thilsted, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where you feel you belong. We believe that diversity drives excellence and makes us stronger. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We strive to create a workplace that is free from discrimination and bias, where all employees have equal opportunities for growth and advancement.