Who We Are At Northland, we’re enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future. Since our inception, we’ve been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon‑neutral landscape. We’re a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we’re uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We’ve expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a integral leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset. While our work powers communities across the globe, Northland is powered by our people. What you’ll do As a Senior Manager in our HR Advisory team, you’ll act as a trusted advisor for managers, helping them navigate complex people challenges with confidence—from performance and capability to team dynamics and organizational change. This is a high‑impact, business‑facing role where your insight and coaching will directly influence outcomes for our ~200 employees in Germany, the UK, Poland, the Netherlands and Spain. The role will be required to work in the office four days per week with one flexible day to work from home. HR Advisory & Employee Relations Coach managers to lead with confidence—driving better performance conversations, stronger feedback and more effective decision‑making. Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters across Europe, handling investigations, performance issues, interpersonal conflict and conduct concerns with professionalism and care. Provide guidance to managers navigating terminations, leaves of absence, accommodations and other sensitive situations. Oversee all aspects of the employee off‑boarding process, ensuring compliance with local employment laws.



Conduct exit interviews and analyze departure trends to identify improvement opportunities and propose retention solutions as needed. Performance Management Partner with managers to drive performance management processes, including goal setting, mid‑year reviews and year‑end evaluations. Support the annual compensation review process, helping managers make informed decisions that balance retention, performance differentiation and cost management. Facilitate calibration sessions to ensure fair and consistent performance ratings across teams. Coach managers on providing frequent feedback and conducting effective performance conversations. Organizational Effectiveness Work closely with global colleagues across Talent, Total Rewards and Global Mobility to simplify, scale and strengthen how we deliver our people programs in Europe. Use data, insight and emerging tools (including AI) to diagnose challenges and unlock smarter workforce decisions. Support talent reviews and succession planning, ensuring critical roles are future‑ready. Anticipate risks and identify opportunities to improve retention, engagement and team effectiveness. Champion a high‑performing, inclusive culture aligned with Northland’s values. Compliance and Governance Proactively identify compliance risks and partner with HR Services to ensure policies, practices and manager actions align with legal requirements. Stay current on evolving employment legislation and regulatory changes across Europe, advising on implications and necessary adjustments. Ensure every decision balances legal integrity, employee experience and commercial impact.



Who you are Insight‑driven advisor – You listen deeply, ask the right questions and guide managers to better decisions. Relationship builder – You can build trusted relationships across all levels, ensuring HR is seen as credible and accessible. Practical and hands‑on – You’re comfortable switching between strategy and execution. Commercially minded – You understand business drivers and align people decisions to outcomes. Calm under pressure – You handle sensitive situations with professionalism, empathy and sound judgement. Clear communicator – You bring clarity and confidence to complex topics. Curious and adaptable – You’re energized by learning and navigating different geographic markets and practices. What you bring 7+ years of experience in an HR Business Partner or similar senior HR Advisor role working with and advising managers. Ideally, a formal qualification in HR or a related business discipline. Solid experience in employee relations, organizational behaviour, performance management, policy implementation and employment practices across Europe. Global HR experience strongly preferred. Exposure to the energy sector is a plus. What’s In It for You Thoughtful benefits – You will have access to a range of benefits including paid parental leave, country‑specific and paid benefits that will cover you and your family just to name a few. Wellbeing first – Staying true to our taking care of ourselves and each other value, you will have access to our global Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program, including access to mental health resources. Birthdays off – You will get your birthday off work so you can celebrate however you choose. This is a paid day off to do what is important to you. Benefits vary depending on location;
each country will have specific benefits. Northland Power is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and accessible environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Manager Hr Advisory/Generalist (Madrid)
🏢 Northland Power
📍 Madrid