We, Beyond Fossil Fuels (BFF), are an alliance of passionate civil society groups committed to transforming the European energy sector. We strive for a just transition to a fossil-free, fully renewables-based energy system that protects people, nature, and our planet. As an independent campaign, we are driven by a fierce dedication to ending our reliance on coal by 2030 and fossil gas by 2035 with a focus on the power sector. With your help, we can create a brighter, cleaner, and more equitable future for all. This campaign is supported by a BFF secretariat, consisting of 30 people and spread across Europe.
The People & Culture Manager is the person responsible in the BFF secretariat for developing and implementing HR initiatives, policies and processes, providing HR support to team members, and actively involved in recruiting new staff by managing the hiring process. They take the lead in efforts to maintain and improve the good team culture, and will play an important role in transitioning all our staff contracts to a new independent organisation that is being founded in Germany. This position is not managing anybody right now.
If you are passionate about the difference civil society can make in the energy transition, and are an experienced HR manager, we want to hear from you.
- Position: People and Culture Manager
- Preferable start date: November 2024 (or earlier)
- Employment type: full-time, permanent with probation period, staff contract
- Location: Anywhere in Germany, or from our office in BerlinPlease note that we do not have the resources to relocate candidates to Europe from outside the continent.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
People Operations Management - Help draft, agree and amend staff and freelance contracts for leagues across Europe;
Keep the team objective-setting materials up to date, and support their use;Oversee and support employee appraisals by line managers;Together with the Managing Director and of Operations, develop and oversee HR policies, including on salary scales, salary development, benefits, trainings etc;Oversee and encourage trainings to support staff members' identified needs;Organise the ending of contracts, handover and exit interviews for departing staff;Coordinate the internal policy for resolving conflicts and taking disciplinary action;Help define and align the team with BFF's mission and values;Develop tools and initiatives to evaluate and strive to improve the team's culture;Identify team issues and propose ways to address them;Organise informal check-ins and team building activities, online and in person;Take initiatives to increase job satisfaction.
Required skills & experience
Excellent spoken and written English and German;At least five years experience in human resource management;Relevant education, training or professional qualifications;Demonstrable experience with developing rules and processes related to human resource policies;Knowledge and at least three years experience with German employment legislation;Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, especially when responding to queries by leagues;Proficiency in using google productivity tools (docs, slides, calendar, etc.) and excel;Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion through continuous development, and proactively managing bias;Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to build common cause and reach agreements;Highly organised and capable of balancing multiple priorities;Confident working remotely with a broad range of people from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds;Strong attention to detail;Passion for research and understanding complex issues;Passionate about promoting a healthy, environmentally friendly, and fair society.
Desirable skills & experience
Understanding of civil society organisations and the non-profit sector;At least two years experience in line management or as a task giver;Knowledge of employment legislation of any or many of the following countries: Greece, Spain, France, Belgium, Poland, Portugal;Experience with Personio and with working with Employees of Record.;Knowledge of other European languages;Understanding of energy and climate campaigning;Legal or accounting experience is a plus.
How we support our team
We offer competitive compensation packages tailored to each region.Flexible work policy: We empower our team to work when and where they are most productive with our flexible work policy.Training budget: We have a dedicated training budget for each team member.Team building: We prioritise building connections with an annual team retreat.Feedback: We foster a culture of growth with regular performance reviews and feedback.Commuting and home working: We make work easier by covering equipment and commuting costs in Berlin and providing support for remote work in other European locations.At Beyond Fossil Fuels, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential components of our success, and we are dedicated to building a culture that reflects these values.
If this opportunity sounds exciting to you, please apply via our online application with a short CV and a one-page cover letter in English until the end of the day on 2 September 2024.