Do you want to be part of one of the world’s leading producers of biogas and play a meaningful role in a fast-growing organization?

At Nature Energy, we are looking for an experienced HR Business Leader to help us succeed with our ambitious growth plans throughout North America. As an HR Business Partner, you will be a trusted partner in the organization’s growth helping drive strategy, new hires, culture and alignment with the strategic imperatives and goals of the business alongside our executive leadership team and our employees globally. As part of the People and Culture team, you will partner with managers and employees in a fast-scaling organization that welcomes your expertise and strategic direction in driving people and operational plans for the company.

Our HR Leader is expected to provide proactive solutions to a broad scope of business activities, from employee relations, performance management, development, and implementation of our HR strategy. Our ideal candidate understands what it means to support a rapidly growing global organization. You will use your real-time, problem-solving skills to thrive in an environment that is entrepreneurial, goal-oriented, and purpose-driven with high expectations for achieving strong financial performance from all team members.

You will ensure alignment on initiatives and priorities, maintain open and transparent lines of communication, and keep our employees and teams growing, thriving, and well supported. You will report to our CEO of North America, Alexis Glick and to SVP, Head of People and Culture, Kirstine Skaarup located in Denmark.

What you’ll be doing

• Development of the HR strategy, policies, and procedures with the People and Culture team globally
• Partner with the management team on organizational changes and employees’ development
• Implementation of a strong corporate culture that supports management’s growth plans
• Implementation of the HR strategy and direction locally in the United States. Contribute to HR strategic priorities, policies and procedure continue to fit the needs, goals, and aims of the organization as it grows.
• Support the managers on a case-by-case basis, e.g., with performance issues, long-term sickness, and parental leave, offboarding etc.
• Support the Talent Acquisition team with recruitment, onboarding, and Employer Branding in US
• MTU follow-up
• Managing contracts, employee warnings, and termination processes
• Provide communication support

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a strategic HR role, working directly with senior-level management
• Exercise judgement with sensitive/confidential issues - strong coaching, conflict resolution, relationship, and team-building skills, and a demonstrable ability to influence others
• Thrives in the grey area where problems are not clearly defined and not all processes are fully built out - can dig into the weeds as needed to execute with excellence
• Ability to work autonomously with a manager traveling globally and HR leadership located in Denmark
• Bachelor’s degree

You will thrive in this role if you

Are proactive with buckets of positive energy and always wanting to go the extra mile. You like a dynamic and high-paced culture, where we pave the road as we drive. You thrive with having many stakeholders and enjoy being a trusted advisor. You are structured and detailed oriented and you are a team player that likes to have fun with your colleagues and enjoys an informal work environment.

Working at Nature Energy

Nature Energy has some of the most talented people in the industry, a caring culture, and exciting challenges from which you will learn and grow. We believe in hiring exceptionally diverse and talented individuals who enjoy working in teams and who we trust to support the businesses growth.

By joining Nature Energy, you will be part of a highly experienced and ambitious team of leaders in the circular economy. Our common denominator is that we want to build a sustainable future for our planet and our people. From the movement toward decarbonized energy resources to how to turn edge into value to how to produce fertilizer to increase on-farm yields and help farmers produce more food for a growing population and the food insecure; we couldn’t be more excited about what the future holds. Today, Nature Energy employs more than 350 dedicated employees across offices in Europe and North America.

Headquartered in Denmark, Nature Energy is the European market leader in the development, design, construction, and operation of large, industrialized biogas-plants pioneering a sustainable future by turning waste into value. The company owns and operates 14 biogas plants in Europe and is launching new biogas-projects in Europe, the United States, and Canada. You will be located at our office in Minnesota with work remote work possibilities from time to time.

At Nature Energy we are proud of our purpose “Pioneering a sustainable future by turning waste into value” and we truly believe in our vision which is “We will become the most successful and respected biogas company in the world – acknowledged for our positive impact on the environment”.

Interested?

Please forward your CV and application in English through our ATS – please use the Apply-button below.

We are excited about you joining our team, so be sure to submit your application today! If you have any questions, feel free to contact Recruitment & Search Specialist Sara Skafsgaard Hansen via mail: [email protected]

For more information on Nature Energy, please refer to: https://nature-energy.com

For more information about our recruitment process, please refer to: recruitment-process

We encourage applications from all backgrounds

At Nature Energy we have a strong pioneering spirit and a legacy of giving back to the communities in which we live and work. We treasure our differences and believe that the best results are derived from bringing together people from diverse backgrounds. Creating a green future demands people of varied backgrounds, perspectives, and capabilities. We are committed to creating a workplace where our people thrive, learn from one another, and are inspired to be a part of the green transition and the Biogas 2.0 movement. Together we can do more!