Director Human Resources

Fluence is the leading global energy storage technology and services company, created and backed by Siemens and AES, two industry powerhouses and pioneers in energy storage. Fluence unites the scale, experience, breadth, and financial backing of the two most experienced icons in energy storage.

Our mission is to create a more sustainable future by transforming the way we power our world. Energy storage is critical to this transformation, yet today the market is fragmented and customers face the challenge of finding a trusted technology partner amidst conflicting technical claims, inexperienced vendors and installers, and new market entrants with limited power sector knowledge.

Fluence brings the proven technology solutions and services that overcome the commercial and regulatory barriers that stand in the way of modernizing our energy networks. We are the partner that can deliver at a global scale with the most experienced and knowledgeable team in the world.

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader in energy storage products and services and digital applications for renewables and storage. With a presence in 30 global markets, Fluence provides an ecosystem of offerings to drive the clean energy transition, including modular, scalable storage products, comprehensive service offerings, and the Fluence IQ platform, which delivers AI-enabled digital applications for managing and optimizing storage and renewables. The company is transforming the way we power our world by helping customers create more resilient and sustainable electric grids. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.

 

We are guided by our passion to transform the way we power our world. Achieving our goals requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.

Fluence currently has thousands of MW of energy storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the thousands of MW of projects managed by our trading platform—and we are growing every day.

Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity.

We achieve our goals and meet our customer’s needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.

We value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. 

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Location: Alpharetta, GA or Arlington, VA Office location (Hybrid work) 

The Human Resources Director (HRD) will partner and coach business leaders in influencing and executing organizational effectiveness and talent management priorities aligning to the overall talent strategy and Human Resources programs across the Fluence organization.

This role will be the driver and influencer for talent and people strategies within the businesses and functions, ensuring linkage and support of business performance. 

This role serves as a strategic and operational leader who oversees all HR functions with a focus on talent readiness and building organization effectiveness. In this role you will collaborate as a strategic partner to drive forward the goals of Fluence and will partner closely with many stakeholders including CoE’s, regional partners, and cross- functional business leaders to ensure key connections, collaborations, and insights are leveraged, for the delivery of our business objectives. 

This role is responsible for forming strong business partnerships to support a scaling/growth organization; ensuring the leadership, talent capabilities and clarity required are in place for the successful execution of our strategy; Act as an advocate of change and lead from the front to ensure new ways of working are successful modeling the desired values and leadership behaviors.

You will use your knowledge of various HR functions and disciplines including talent acquisition, total rewards, learning and development, DEI, talent management, organizational effectiveness, and employee relations to provide tactical and strategic HR support to supporting business leaders.

As the Human Resources Business Partner, you will:

•Develop and implement HR strategies that align with the organization's overall business objectives.

•Provide guidance and counsel to senior management on HR-related matters.

•Stay informed about industry trends and best practices to ensure the organization remains competitive in talent management.

•Partner closely with the talent Acquistion team on recruiting strategy, employer brand and interview process, evaluating and pivoting as necessary to support hiring goals.

•Collaborate with hiring managers to ensure staffing needs are met efficiently and effectively.

•Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

•Manage employee relations issues, including conflict resolution and disciplinary actions.

•Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations, including maintaining employee handbooks and policies.

•Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that support the growth and success of the client group and achievement of business goals.

•Design and own talent management within business unit, which will include partnering with senior leadership on career ladders, compensation and leveling, and organizational planning and design. 

•Drive Center of Excellence programs to the business unit, such as succession planning, biannual review process, development opportunities and broader culture initiatives. 

•Lead various initiates to support employee engagement and retention, such as onboarding, employee surveys, exit interviews and team building.

•Monitor and analyze attrition, engagement, and other key HR and recruitment metrics to effectively make recommendations to senior leadership.

•Provide guidance and support to managers on employee relations, performance management, talent development, and organizational change.

•Act as a strategic advisor, analyzing workforce trends and proposing proactive solutions to address challenges and opportunities.

•Partner with other HR functions to ensure consistency in HR processes and policies across the organization.

•Drive diversity and inclusion initiatives, ensuring a diverse and equitable workplace.

•Stay updated on HR trends and best practices to enhance the effectiveness of HR strategies.

•Design and deliver solutions focused on growth, scale and exceptional employee experience (e.g. strategic planning, talent evaluation, change management and team building)