Director, HR

AES

Full-time - Mid Level

251-500 employees

Utilities

About the position

Join The AES Corporation, a Fortune 500 company leading the global energy revolution. With operations in 14 countries and a commitment to innovation, AES is recognized as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. We are dedicated to shaping a sustainable future, providing electricity to 25 million customers worldwide, and meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. As part of our team, you will implement people programs and policies, use talent tools to drive critical talent actions, and guide the resolution of employee and labor relations issues. You will advise and engage with leaders at all levels, using analytics to inform data-driven decisions and positive talent outcomes. Collaborating with the Workforce Planning team, you will help develop and execute workforce plans to meet talent needs, while partnering with HR Centers of Expertise to deliver effective solutions and programs. Your role will also involve promoting inclusivity and improving Diversity, Equity & Inclusion within the organization. You will identify development needs for supported groups and ensure leaders utilize tools to foster a positive culture where employees feel valued and respected. As an ambassador of the AES employer brand, you will work with communications to ensure timely and relevant messaging.

Responsibilities

• Implements people programs and policies
• Uses talent tools to inform and drive critical talent actions
• Guides the resolution of employee relations and labor relations issues or concerns
• Advises, coaches and engages with leaders at all levels
• Uses analytics to inform data-driven decisions and positive talent outcomes
• In partnership with Workforce Planning team, informs & participates in the development & execution of workforce plans to meet talent needs
• Partners with HR Centers of Expertise and HR Operations team to develop and deliver solutions and programs
• Develops a deep understanding of the talent market and leverages that knowledge to inform talent acquisition strategy
• Promotes inclusivity; implements actions focused on improving Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Identifies development needs for the groups they support
• Promotes the completion of periodic and routine people processes to drive improved talent outcomes & a positive culture
• Acts as an ambassador of the AES employer brand
• Partners with communications to ensure timely, relevant, consumable communications

Requirements

• 8+ years in Human Resources, including demonstrated ability to partner with business leaders to develop solutions and drive positive outcomes
• Experience within the energy industry preferred; or ability to learn quickly
• Bachelor degree required, MBA preferred
• Strong communication skills - written, oral, interpersonal
• Detail oriented with analytical problem-solving capabilities and critical thinking skills
• Self-starter who deals well with ambiguity and change
• Strong presence and confidence to engage directly, constructively, and with credibility with leaders at all levels
• Change agent; ability to identify gaps, position solutions, and promote adoption and positive change
• Successfully navigate between tactical and strategic objectives
• Experience in developing and delivering HR programs
• Solid understanding of the value each HR subject area brings
• Manages confidentiality without exception
• Proven reputation of relationship building/networking
• Critical thinking; understanding of the SBU strategy and key financial and operational drivers and dynamics
• Agility; ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment and shift focus quickly