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On-site in Madrid·Added 2 days ago (last checked 11 Nov)
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Madrid
- Spanish
- Fluent
- English
- Required
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- University degree
Visa options
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Skills
Requirements
Education & certifications
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Organizational Psychology, Business, Law or similar (Mater's preferred)
- Around 5 years of experience as HRBP or in Talent/Development roles (partnering function).
- Demonstrated experience supporting managers in development, learning, engagement, and performance.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing ability
- Expertise in performance, talent, and development processes
- Learning and development planning
- Coaching and communication skills
- Advanced analytical skills applied across HR processes (performance, talent, learning, workforce planning, engagement, reporting)
- Structured, autonomous, and business‑oriented
- Working knowledge of Spanish labor framework (non‑technical level)
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- A good understanding of best practices in HR topics
- Working knowledge & understanding of all HR related disciplines including talent acquisition, retention, reward & recognition, development, succession planning, organizational design and employee relations;
- Ability to build supportive relationships and challenges the status quo.
The role
Job description
Greenvolt is a renewable energy company dedicated to creating sustainable solutions that will accelerate the energy transition. We are born 100% Green and focus our business on 3 business clusters: Biomass, Wind & Solar Utility Scale and Distributed Generation. Our commitment is with the people, the planet and the society.
What about yours?
If you want to be part of a diverse company that is Shaped by Nature and powering its future check this open position!
Greenvolt is seeking an HRBP who will provide strategic HR support to business leaders with a primary focus on talent development, learning, performance management, analytical workforce insights, and stakeholder engagement. The role strengthens leadership capabilities, ensures consistent people processes, and drives a high‑quality and data‑informed employee experience.
Key Accountabilities
Strategic Partnering
- Serve as HR advisor to leaders, ensuring alignment between business priorities and people strategies through data‑driven analysis.
- Provide guidance on organizational effectiveness, capability needs, and team development.
- Lead workforce planning for Spain, using analytical insights on capability gaps, headcount evolution, and organizational readiness.
- Provide evidence‑based recommendations to support decision‑making on structure, roles, and succession.
Talent Development & Performance
- Lead the annual performance cycle, including goal setting, evaluations, calibrations, and development follow‑up.
- Identify talent gaps, critical roles, and succession needs using quantitative and qualitative assessment tools.
- Support managers in creating and executing development plans, ensuring measurable performance outcomes.
- Promote a culture of continuous feedback and high performance.
Learning & Capability Building
- Define and coordinate learning plans aligned to business needs and corporate programs.
- Manage training initiatives using internal and external resources (workshops, digital learning, coaching).
- Monitor learning effectiveness through learning analytics, reporting progress and proposing continuous improvements.
Employee Experience & Engagement
- Support engagement initiatives and convert insights from surveys, trends, and HR analytics into actionable plans.
- Facilitate team sessions and development workshops as needed.
Stakeholder Management
- Maintain strong relationships with business leaders, Corporate HR, and external partners.
- Ensure clear, consistent communication and adherence to HR policies, adapting them appropriately to Spain.
HR Processes
- Oversee the correct execution of HR processes (hires, exits, changes, benefits) in coordination with Admin/Labor/Payroll.
- Identify risks or anomalies through analytical review and escalate to subject‑matter experts when needed.
About Greenvolt
Greenvolt is a Portuguese renewable energy company focused on the development, construction, and operation of utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects. The company is a vertically integrated player in the energy transition, managing projects from early-stage development through to construction and long-term asset operation, with a growing portfolio across Europe and North America.
In Portugal, Greenvolt is headquartered in Lisbon and is a key player in the country's renewable energy landscape. The company's international scope and project-based work create opportunities for professionals from various backgrounds, including engineering, finance, and commercial roles. For international hires, the company offers a dynamic environment where cross-border experience is valued, particularly in areas like grid connection, BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems), and self-consumption projects.
- Industry
- Renewable Energy
- Founded
- 2017
- Employees
- 500–1,000
- Headquarters
- Lisbon, Portugal
- In Spain
- Lisbon
Good to know if you are moving
- Greenvolt's project-based structure means roles are often tied to specific renewable energy projects, offering clear, tangible impact.
- The company's international portfolio (Portugal, Spain, Italy, Poland, UK, and the US) provides opportunities for cross-border collaboration and mobility.
- As a publicly listed company (Euronext Lisbon), Greenvolt offers standard corporate benefits and a structured environment.
- The company is actively expanding in the BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) and self-consumption segments, creating demand for specialized engineering and project management skills.
- While the corporate language is English, knowledge of Portuguese is a significant asset for day-to-day integration in the Lisbon headquarters.
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