Power the Future with us! We're a global leader in smart energy technology, with over 3,000 employees, offices in 30 countries, and millions of installations worldwide. Our innovative solutions include solar inverters, battery Storage, backup systems, EV charging, and AI-based energy management. We're committed to making clean, green energy the primary power source for homes, businesses, and beyond.
Requirements: Senior HR Business Partner - R&D As a Senior HR Business Partner ( HRBP ) you will serve as a strategic partner to our R&D organization, providing end-to-end HR leadership and advisory support. You will work closely with senior R&D leaders, engineering managers, and engineers to align people strategies with business objectives, drive organizational effectiveness, and support talent growth in a dynamic, global engineering environment. The ideal candidate brings strong business acumen, a genuine curiosity for technology and engineering culture, and the ability to diagnose organizational challenges with confidence - a true team player who values collaboration and knows how to build and sustain strong working relationships, joining a close-knit, high-performing team that takes pride in the way they work together. You will operate as a trusted advisor across all levels of the R&D organization, delivering value-added HR solutions that support performance, engagement, and long-term business success. Key Responsibilities
* Act as a strategic HR partner to R&D Managers and engineering leadership teams, building strong and trusted business relationships.
* Drive performance improvement by coaching leaders and enabling effective people management.
* Identify organizational gaps and risks, and design pragmatic solutions to address current and future business needs in a fast-moving R&D environment.
* Partner with talent acquisition and business leaders on workforce planning and headcount forecasting, ensuring the organization has the right people in the right roles at the right time.
* Facilitate leadership teams in resolving complex people challenges and delivering positive employee outcomes.
* Design and support succession planning for critical engineering roles and key technical talent.
* Proactively lead and support core HR processes, including onboarding, employee relations, performance management, talent development, organizational design, learning initiatives, and special projects, in collaboration with HR leadership.
* Lead and support change management initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness and Employee Experience across R&D.
* The role involves close collaboration with global, cross-functional teams across multiple geographies. Requirements
* 7+ years of progressive HR experience in business partnering and organizational development in a global environment - experience working with R&D, engineering, or technology organizations - must
* Proven ability to build strong relationships and coach leaders at all levels, including technical managers and engineers.
* Strong business insight with the ability to translate R&D strategy into people solutions.
* Excellent communication and influence skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization.
* Experience managing complex projects and organizational change in matrixed, engineering-driven environments.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
* Strong time management, prioritization, and results-oriented mindset.
* Collaborative team player with a proactive, solution-driven approach.
* Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in a relevant field is an advantage.
This position is open to all candidates.