Strategic Global HR Business Partner - Global Functions

Are you an experienced strategic HR advisor to business leaders? Are you looking to support business performance with people-driven solutions? This is a unique opportunity to be part of a global People & Culture team in a company advancing the green transition.

People & Culture > Executive Business Partnering - Sales & Commercial

You will become part of an experienced team of HR Business Partners supporting the business on all people matters across Vestas. Your role will involve working in a matrix organisation with a direct line to the Executive P&C Business Partner and a dotted line to the business. Your main stakeholders will be Vestas' senior management teams and your global P&C colleagues, who act as trusted advisors to Vestas leadership and translate business strategy into tangible P&C initiatives and activities contributing to a diverse and inclusive working culture. The focus is on ensuring effective leadership, talent management, clear communication between top management, and increasing value creation by utilizing the full potential of the P&C organisation. As a team we take pride in treating each other with respect, we have fun, and we stay focused and steady also during peak times.

Responsibilities

The Global Business Partner will be responsible for translating a global functional business strategy into actual P&C initiatives enabling the business to meet and reach their goals

• Manage development, performance and optimization of the organisation together with key stakeholders
• Handle the annual People & Culture cycle activities
• Build bench strength by ensuring line of successors for critical positions - build bench strength
• Advise the business leaders on strategic and operational organisational design and build required capabilities in the organization by drawing on P&C know-how
• Coach executives on their people and business leadership to help them develop their leadership capabilities and act as a Vestas role model
• Act and fully contribute as the trusted HR partner for leadership teams
• Provide guidance and support to leaders on employee behaviour, conflict resolution and disciplinary actions

Qualifications

The role requires an experienced HR or business professional with practice gained in a complex, global environment. In addition, we believe that you have the following experience

• A relevant business or HR education at master's degree level is required
• A solid HR toolbox and experience in strategic, international, HR advisory
• Experience working independently with senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to develop and drive change management efforts and process implementation aligned with business targets
• Experience with enabling talent and succession management
• Fluent in English (oral and written)

Competencies

The Global Business Partner must show the ability to transform HR knowledge into business value and to thrive in this role, it is important that you hold or exhibit

• A high degree of professionalism and ability to engage and guide leaders
• A trusted advisor with a consultative approach
• An effective communicator delivering compelling and inspiring visions on all organizational levels
• A skilled stakeholder manager practiced in building relationships
• A clear grasp of business and strategy
• The ability to understand direction and needs and lead initiatives to achieve stretched business goals
• Prone to focus on our core values: accountability, collaboration, simplicity and passion

What we offer

Vestas offers you a versatile job in a high-paced team in a global environment. You will play a key role in defining the substance of the position and a high degree of exposure to executive management in a very evolving and exciting company and industry. Vestas is keen on developing both your professional and personal skills, and for the right candidate this position will be a unique platform for further career development in a global organisation.

Additional information

Your work location will be Copenhagen, Denmark, where several P&C colleagues and stakeholders are located. You should expect approximately 15 annual travel days in this role.

If the above matches your skills and qualifications, please apply no later than 15th of October 2026.

Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.

Our commitment to a fair hiring
At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.