Head of HR

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Head of HR

Application Deadline: 26 January 2025

Department: Corporate

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

Description

ENODA is an Edinburgh based scale-up & innovator in energy platforms. As we enter our next phase of growth, we are looking for an exceptional Head of HR to support expansion.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and accomplished HR leader with experience in organisational development, design and/or change management to drive the future of the organisation at an international level.

ENODA is a value driven, founder led business, and it is therefore essential that our most senior HR leader is an individual who champions our core principles of Extraordinary Innovation, Passion to Succeed, Integrity and Open Mindedness.

ENODA's power lies in our people: world-class experts united in our mission to deliver Sustainable Prosperity for Everyone.

Who we are

Energy is the primary input to everything. Our continued prosperity is dependent on reliable, affordable, clean electricity.

ENODA is an innovator in energy platforms, developing advanced technologies for grid operators and developers that remove constraints to decarbonisation.

Integrated hardware and software solutions slot into existing infrastructure, enabling the grid to become self-balancing and the primary provider of system stability.

We are a mission-driven organisation committed to enabling humanity to prosper on 100% renewable energy. We are averse to introducing bureaucracy and are building a working culture that enables us to achieve our purpose and change the world.

Check out the ENODA YouTube channel to learn more about us.

You'll spend your time:

• Supporting the expansion of ENODA's organisational structures, including team structures, roles, and responsibilities
• Implementing and leading on organisational design and development as ENODA enters its next phase of national and international growth; whilst continually conducting organisational assessments and needs analysis to identify opportunities for improvement
• Leading change management initiatives to ensure smooth transitions during scaling
• Overseeing and leading the implementation of formal learning and development policies and programmes
• Overseeing and leading the implementation of formal performance management review processes and policies
• Providing strategic HR advice and counsel to executive leadership on matters including organisational design and development
• Developing, updating, and enforcing HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations; both nationally and internationally
• Working with multiple teams across the business to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture, that promotes employee engagement and satisfaction
• Leading and supporting the current HR team on their goals, responsibilities and personal development

The key experience we're looking for:

• Human Resources or a related field accreditation (master's degree, or CIPD Qualification preferred)
• Proven experience as a human resources leader (both as a partner to executive leadership and leading a HR team)
• Strong understanding of HR functions, organisational design and development
• Exceptional communication, and relationship-building skills
• Experience in developing and executing HR strategy alongside executive leadership
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law, regulatory requirements, and best practices
• Demonstrated ability to lead through change, managing complex organisational dynamics
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with employees at all levels

The following would be advantageous:

• Experience in a high growth environment
• European and US employment law and experience
• Experience in managing HR functions within a multi-site organisation
• Experience of Compensation & Benefits, Total Rewards or general compensation strategy and planning
• Understands working in an innovative, tech driven environment

What we offer:

• Highly competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Flexible Pension policy tailored to your requirements
• 33 days annual leave + Holiday purchase/sell scheme
• Dental cash-back scheme
• Cycle-to-Work scheme
• Season travel ticket loan
• Enhanced company sick pay & Income Protection
• Life Assurance

This role is based onsite at Quartermile in Edinburgh.

* This opportunity is only available for candidates with existing right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide a certificate of sponsorship for this role.