Do you have a passion for people and the environment? Do you want to make a difference by helping our people flourish, learn and grow? Are you keen on advising our leaders, helping them create the conditions that enable people to better make progress on building a world where human choices ensure a sustainable future? If so, then you might be our new Senior HR Business Partner to be based in either Lithuania, Czech Republic or Spain.

The Opportunity:

We are transforming how we serve the organization by developing a stronger focus on people and organizational development. As soon as you start you will, play a critical role shaping our new approach as a trusted advisor to the leadership teams, relevant line managers and key stakeholders internally. You will partner with leaders to design and implement programs and initiatives that promotes employee engagement and development, while also ensuring the implementation of broader business-related strategies such as performance management and capacity planning. With your expertise in all aspects of the employee lifecycle, you will contribute to creating an exceptional employee experience, and help drive organizational success through effective people practices.

You will be…

• Using your communication skills as the go-to person for people leaders within Divisions.
• Combining your assertiveness with your coaching skills and working closely with managers to define people related strategies and follow up to ensure the strategy is executed.
• Leveraging your collaborative superpowers and project management skills as responsible for selected people-related projects across the organization.
• Instrumental in coordinating with leaders an overview of planned new hires and working closely with our Talent Acquisition Specialists to make sure jobs and roles are defined in a good way and support in the recruitment process when capacity is needed.

What to expect the first year with us:

Your aspiration is our dedication, so you can expect a role where you will be supported every step of the way.

Within three months, you will:

• Meet the team and work closely with our Director of People Support to get in-depth insight into our global HR policies and procedures.
• Work closely together with our Chief People Officer to understand our People Strategies and how it will serve as the backbone of your work as People Advisor
• Establish relations with key people in the division you are handle to understand the dynamics, specific ways-of-working and learn about the fantastic things we do to create a more sustainable world.
• Participate in the creation and facilitating of workshops for managers

Within six months, you will be:

• Identifying organizational strengths and weaknesses of the division and propose possible improvements.
• Supporting people leaders across the world as we continue to launch parts of our leadership development program.
• Provide guidance and coaching to managers on succession planning best practices.
• Designing and delivering and change initiatives globally

Within one year, you will:

• Be a trusted advisor for top-level managers on organizational strategical topics
• Be instrumental in improving the culture of Preferred by Nature to support or mission and strategy.

• Experience a special sense of contribution knowing that all our efforts in People & Talent make it easier for our staff to do good in the world.

Important that you have:

• At least 8 years of experience in HR, with a focus on HR business partnering, talent management, learning & development, and organizational development.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Assertive communication style
• Business acumen and a demonstrated ability to develop and implement HR strategies that align with business objectives.
• Experience in designing, delivering and facilitating training and workshops for managers
• Excellent communication and coaching skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with business leaders and HR colleagues.
• Experience in an international environment (work/study)
• Possess outstanding English and be able to communicate fluently in writing and verbally. Other languages like French and Spanish are an asset.

What Sets Us Apart:

• Global work culture
• Dedicated to sustainability – practicing what we preach.
• Work from home, from our office or both
• An in-depth onboarding and continuous coaching that helps you thrive and grow in this role.
• Excellent opportunities for growth and professional development
• Access to LinkedIn Learning extensive catalogue of HR related learning opportunities.
• Potential future international travel opportunities
• A friendly, international team of colleagues, with a pleasant work environment

Preferred by Nature

Preferred by Nature is a non-profit, mission driven organisation that works for sustainable land management and climate-friendly solutions. With 300+ employees and a network of local experts, we develop practical solutions to drive positive impacts in production landscapes and supply chains in 100+ countries. We focus on forest and climate impact commodities and related sectors.

How to apply:

If you feel you meet the requirements of the role, please submit your CV and cover letter in English), including salary expectations by 25th November 2024, via the application form below.

Application pre-screening will be conducted during the application period.

Preferred by Nature wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.