Driving Strategic Talent Acquisition and HR Excellence for Offshore Renewable Energy Projects

A leading energy company, pivotal in Europe's transition to renewable energy, aimed to expand its offshore wind energy capacity to 4,000 megawatts (MW) by 2025. To support this growth, the company sought to attract top talent across diverse roles—ranging from C-level executives to skilled blue-collar workers—while establishing a new offshore entity in an international market. I led all HR-related efforts to achieve these goals. Taking initiative, I managed recruitment for high-impact roles by conducting assessment centers, designing and implementing global sourcing strategies, and ensuring seamless onboarding and cultural integration. I spearheaded end-to-end recruitment across multiple projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and aligning talent acquisition with strategic objectives. This included recruiting critical leadership positions, such as the CEO for the new international entity, and establishing comprehensive HR support systems, including retirement plans, health insurance, payroll, and benefits, in collaboration with international teams. Taking initiative, I managed recruitment for high-impact roles by conducting assessment centers, designing and implementing global sourcing strategies, and ensuring seamless onboarding and cultural integration. I spearheaded end-to-end recruitment across multiple projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and aligning talent acquisition with strategic objectives. This included recruiting critical leadership positions, such as the CEO for the new international entity, and establishing comprehensive HR support systems, including retirement plans, health insurance, payroll, and benefits, in collaboration with international teams. I developed tailored assessments for high-stakes positions using leadership evaluations, case studies, and role-play simulations to assess technical expertise, emotional intelligence, and cultural fit. By refining active sourcing strategies and creating detailed persona profiles, I attracted diverse talent and built robust talent pools. Collaborating closely with hiring managers and department leaders, I aligned recruitment strategies with project timelines and business needs. Additionally, I streamlined international onboarding processes to ensure smooth cultural integration and efficient HR operations for new hires transitioning into the new entity. These efforts delivered significant results: a 22% reduction in time-to-hire for critical roles, enabling timely project execution, and a 28% improvement in candidate satisfaction through personalized communication and transparent processes. The successful establishment of HR operations for the international entity ensured compliance and operational readiness. Furthermore, enhanced employer branding positioned the company as an industry leader and an employer of choice in the renewable energy sector.