Chief Human Resources (m/f/d)

As a leading provider of solar tracker solutions, Ideematec is dedicated to developing cutting-edge technology that maximizes the output of solar power plants. We are a team of talented and dedicated individuals who are committed to our mission of powering the world with sustainable energy.

Are you a driven individual with a passion for sustainability and making a positive impact on the world? Do you want to be part of a dynamic and innovative team that is at the forefront of the solar energy industry? If so, we invite you to join Ideematec as:

We are gearing up for some significant growth in the next 24 months and are looking for a Chief Human Resources (m/f/d) to help us achieve that in an efficient but sustainable way. In this critical role, you will work closely with our CEO as well as with the main C-Management Team as a sparring partner and be responsible for refining the People function within Ideematec, helping all our teams grow, and nurture an environment and culture that is innovative, open, and sustainable. We want Ideematec to be an amazing place to work, where people are challenged to do their best work, and where everyone can contribute and make a difference in the solar tracker industry.

• Provide strategic advice on people and organizational issues: employee relations, talent management, succession planning, performance management, and HR initiatives.
• You will help the business grow by diagnosing gaps between current and desired business performance, strategically advising leadership, and taking action to close gaps in the areas of talent management, succession planning, employee development, leadership coaching, and employee relations
• In collaboration with the talent and business partner teams, develop and embed talent strategies to promote diversity, inclusion, and engagement
• Participate in company-wide programs and initiatives (e.g. workforce planning, compensation & benefits, change management, performance management, talent development, and succession planning)
• Collaborate with the HR team on German labor law and employee relations issues
• Build strong partnerships with Department Managers to facilitate dialogue and collaboration

• Master's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related discipline or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum 10 years of proven working experience in a similar role in a fast-paced environment with a track record (ideally renewable sector and/or start-up background)
• An appropriate level of professional human resources experience for this position in areas such as employee relations, talent management, compensation & benefits, performance management, recruiting, and training/coaching
• You can guide senior executives in navigating German labor law in cooperation with internal and external legal advisors
• Experience in shaping corporate change, especially global growth, recruiting, coaching leaders, developing talents, managing risk, and ensuring compliance
• Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth, and changing environment
• Successful working in a collaborative matrix organization and a track record of measurable business impact
• Proven ability to tackle difficult problems and make independent decisions
• Possess the ability to think critically, troubleshoot and solve problems with confidence

• Flexible work practices and fully autonomy and reliance from the first day on
• An open-minded working environment with short decision-making processes
• Sufficient on-the-job training with intensive support by experienced team members
• Dedicated time and budget to spend on your professional development due to regular participation in training courses on new products or technical innovations
• The latest devices and equipment to do your best work
• Extensive growth opportunities in an international group

• Your CV in English highlighting your most relevant experience as well as certificates
• A write-up (cover letter) explaining who you are and why you would like to join us
• Your desired salary and your earliest possible start date