VP People & Organization (f/m/d) - Parental leave substitute

envelio

Cologne / remote from Germany, Germany

Posted on: 2023-09-28

Category: energy

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Director

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

envelio is a software company that provides solutions for the energy sector and is based in Cologne, Germany. As a spin-off of the RWTH Aachen University, we develop software for the digitization of electricity networks. With our products, we contribute to the success of the global "Energiewende" (change of the energy sector) by integrating renewable energies and e- mobility faster and more cost-effective into the energy system. For our fast growing team, we are looking for enthusiastic employees, who have fun working on innovative developments, novel methods of working and the success of our fast growing company.

The role

At envelio, we are proud to have been named as one of the hundred most innovative clean technology companies in the world. And we want to achieve even more with our shared vision of driving forward the energy transition using digital technologies. Our web application platforms already enable grid operators to digitize and automate their core processes.

You are a strategic and experienced leader to hold the ownership for our People function within a fixed-term parental leave replacement for 18 months, starting in November/December this year. As VP People & Organization (f/m/d), you oversee the end-to-end employee experience at envelio and represent the department in the management team. You are enthusiastic about enabling and supporting a strong team with currently six people, from recruiting talent to managing employee development, and establishing and guiding an open, healthy and sustainable company culture.

Your tasks and responsibilities

You will provide leadership and guidance on all people-related matters, ensuring the development of topics and programs that attract, retain, and develop our talent
You develop a deep understanding of the organization’s needs and priorities and create and execute a People strategy in line with our overall objectives and your budget
You oversee the full employee lifecycle, from talent acquisition to offboarding processes
You lead and support a team of People professionals that consists of a Generalist People Manager, an Employer Branding Manager, a Talent Acquisition team of three people, and Working Students
You will be the strategic partner and coach to the other department VPs as well as the C-level management in all people-related matters, providing guidance in further developing our organizational setup, identifying skill gaps and hiring needs
You are a direct report to the CEO and a member of our management team, where you actively contribute to business strategy and goals
You actively support the development of our culture and values that supports employee engagement and satisfaction

What you need to succeed

Proven experience as a leader in a People role, preferably within a fast-paced and growing company
In-depth and practical knowledge within one or more of the following key domains: learning and development, state-of-the art org building, recruiting, People best practices or global mobility and hiring
Strong business acumen and understanding of how the People function creates best value for the business
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
Experience in driving cultural progression and building an inclusive working atmosphere
Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-based arguments and decisions
Proactive approach as well as a can-do mentality
Fluency in German and English (written and spoken)

Why envelio

Flexible working mode within Germany: Hybrid, from home or in our lovely office in Cologne
Option for remote work from abroad (up to three months per year) 
30 holidays + 3 corporate holidays 
Support for your health through sports membership cooperations 
Flexible use of a monthly mobility budget (e.g. Jobrad, ÖPNV)
Time and resources for individual growth 
envelio pension plan 
Regular company and team events