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ABOUT US
We are Power Factors, developer of the world’s leading cloud platform for renewable energy. Our SaaS platforms – Drive, Greenbyte, and Bluepoint – are used to manage over 110+ GW of solar, wind, and energy storage projects across the planet. By driving down operations costs and increasing revenue, we are tackling one of the world’s most important challenges: making renewable energy the world’s leading source of power. Our company is experiencing fast accelerated growth, driven by the global transition to clean renewable energy, and backed by one of the world’s leading enterprise software private equity funds.
Our vision is to create a sustainable world powered by renewable energy.
Our mission is to fight climate change with .
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is an exciting opportunity for a professional and experienced person to join our team as Director, People & Culture – Americas. In this role, you will be both strategic and tactic, you will participate in developing the strategic roadmap of the Talent and Culture team and you will be executing related initiatives for our talents based in Canada, the US, and other locations. You will be the first point of contact for our employees based in the Americas and you will seek opportunities to develop best practices, processes, procedures, and tools to enhance the employee experience, achieve our business goals and support our growth.
This role is for someone who can see the big picture as well as take the lead and ownership of organizing, executing the details of the various operations. In this role, you will report to the Chief People & Culture Officer and you will be working from home, in Canada, however, some international traveling may be required from time to time.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Provide strategic leadership as well as day to day operational responsibility for all aspects of HR within North America
Oversee and execute operations of human resource programs and policies including onboarding, employee status changes, off-boarding, promotions, transfers, and administration of compensation changes, benefits, and more
Ensures compliance with employment, benefits, insurance, safety, and other laws, regulations, and requirements.
Design, propose, and implement best practices, processes, and tools related to HR operations to align and achieve our business goals and our continued growth
Build tools and programs to ensure a positive, diverse, inclusive, and respectful culture that reflects our desire to be an excellent employer of choice
Manage the entire employee performance review and merit increase process, pay equity, and other related operational activities
Create and implement innovative employee recognition programs to fast track and recognize the contributions of our talents
Work partnership with Talent and Culture team members to develop a clear career path for our people as well as a leadership program to develop our leaders
Participate in many other projects as required
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
We believe you enjoy working in a purpose-driven organization and that you thrive in an environment where you need to find creative solutions to challenging problems in a fast-changing context. This also means that you are effective at managing multiple tasks of varying complexities, work well under pressure, and are driven by continuous learning and growth. Specifically, we are looking for someone with the following toolbox:
University degree in Human Resources or in a related field. A combination of studies and significant experience is also valued
Certification such as SHRM, CRHA is preferred
Minimum 8 years of progressive HR experience and experience in a fast past technology environment is considered a strong asset
Experience in managing payroll and ensuring payroll compliance is considered an asset
Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities
Demonstrated strong leadership and initiative
Solid problem-solving skills and mindset
Bilingual (French/ English) (written & spoken) is considered an asset
LIFE @ POWER FACTORS
We are an agile software development company – big enough to make an impact, but small enough to move quickly and execute in a growing industry, taking advantage of rapidly evolving technologies. We are a collective of bold and ingenious talents driven by results. Our team is made up of hard-working, fun-loving people who are passionate about making the world a better place. We seek fierce and humble people to help us achieve our ambitious plan.
WHY JOIN US
A humble cause with a clear purpose – you will help us fight climate change with every day at work. We aim to be environmentally conscious in all aspects of our operations.
Work with passionate experts and top talents in your field – we are proud of our highly skilled crowd and the savviness each of us brings to the team.
Friendly and uplifting atmosphere – we believe kindness and respectfulness are core to our culture. A friendly smile or a helping hand is never far away.
Flexible hours and workplace – it is the result that counts, not when or where. Our hybrid/remote work setup allows everyone to set themselves up for success and create a more sustainable work-life balance.
All the benefits you expect (and more) – besides the basic benefits (adapted to local needs and norms), you will enjoy perks such as 8h of paid volunteering per year and participation in our Corporate Bonus Program (to name a few).
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Power Factors is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to engaging a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex
