Drax Group

Role Description We’re looking for an experienced and commercially minded Head of Strategic People Partnering to lead strategic HR partnership across executive leadership populations and play a pivotal role in shaping organisational capability, culture, workforce planning, and long-term business performance. This is a highly visible leadership role partnering with senior executives and their leadership teams to drive enterprise-wide people outcomes across a complex, international environment. You will bring strategic insight, challenge and influence to business decisions, ensuring people strategy enables growth, transformation and organisational success. As Head of Strategic People Partnering, you will lead strategic people partnership for executive and senior leadership populations, aligning workforce decisions with business priorities across multiple geographies. You’ll work at the intersection of strategy, organisation design, leadership capability, succession planning and transformation—helping leaders navigate change while building sustainable organisational performance. This role requires someone who is equally comfortable operating strategically at executive level and translating priorities into practical, high-impact people outcomes. Responsibilities - Acting as the trusted strategic people partner to executive leadership teams and their direct reports. - Shaping and influencing organisational strategy through workforce and talent planning. - Driving organisation design decisions that strengthen capability, leadership effectiveness and culture. - Leading succession and talent planning across senior populations, ensuring strong pipelines for critical roles. - Providing strategic guidance during periods of change, including restructures, transformation initiatives and business integration activity. - Partnering with Centres of Excellence and People Operations teams to deliver aligned, scalable people solutions. - Influencing long-term workforce investment and people priorities across business areas. - Supporting annual people cycles and ensuring delivery against strategic objectives. - Managing complex and high-impact people matters with sound judgement and commercial awareness. Qualifications - Significant experience in strategic HR partnering at executive or enterprise level. - Proven ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders with credibility and impact. - Expertise across organisational design, leadership effectiveness, workforce strategy and change. - Experience leading large-scale transformation, restructuring and/or M&A integration activity. - Strong commercial judgement and the ability to balance people outcomes with business priorities. - Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills. - Degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) in HR, Business, Organisational Development or a related discipline. - CIPD qualification (or equivalent) desirable. Benefits - This is an opportunity to influence decisions at the highest levels of the organisation and help define how people strategy enables long-term business success. - You’ll join a collaborative leadership environment where your expertise will directly shape capability, culture and future growth.

Role Description As the Total Rewards Specialist, you will support the development, administration, and enhancement of compensation, benefits, RRSPs, and disability programs across our Canadian operations. You will work closely with leaders across the business, People & Culture partners, vendors, and employees to ensure our programs are effectively managed and clearly communicated. This position offers the opportunity to contribute both strategically and operationally within a growing global organization focused on sustainability, innovation, and employee well-being. Key Responsibilities - Compensation & Rewards - Lead and coordinate annual compensation processes, including merit and bonus cycles - Conduct market benchmarking and salary analysis to support competitive pay practices - Manage job evaluations and maintain salary structures and grading frameworks - Provide compensation insights and recommendations to support recruitment, promotions, workforce planning, and internal equity reviews - Assist with compensation costing and analytics related to budgeting and workforce initiatives - Benefits Administration - Administer employee benefit programs, including health, dental, life insurance, disability, retirements, and RRSPs - Lead annual benefits enrollment processes and employee communications - Coordinate with benefit carriers and RRSP partner to resolve inquiries and ensure service excellence - Support disability administration processes and maintain accurate documentation and follow-up - Compliance, Reporting & Program Support - Ensure compliance with applicable employment standards, pension legislation, and privacy requirements - Prepare regulatory reporting and annual total rewards statements - Maintain and enhance total rewards policies, procedures, and documentation - Partner with HR Governance & Analytics and broader People & Culture teams to support HRIS and reporting processes - Collaborate with Group HR on global rewards initiatives and best practices Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline - CCP, CEBS, CPHR, or SHRM designation is considered a strong asset Requirements - Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards - Strong understanding of compensation principles, including market pricing, salary structures, pay equity, and incentive programs - Experience administering Canadian benefits and pension programs - Knowledge of disability administration processes and coordination with external providers - Strong analytical and technical skills, including advanced Excel proficiency and experience with HRIS systems - Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy, discretion, and attention to detail - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to explain complex information clearly and professionally - Proven ability to build trusted relationships across teams and levels of the organization - Strong project coordination and vendor management capabilities Benefits - Competitive compensation and annual incentive opportunities - Comprehensive health and dental coverage from day one - RRSP matching program - Flexible work arrangements within BC and Alberta - Opportunities for professional growth and development - A supportive, team-oriented environment where your contributions are valued - Meaningful work that supports the transition to a more sustainable energy future

Strategic Partnership Manager Permanent Location: Home Based with travel as required Closing Date: 1st May Are you a consultative sales professional looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience managing and securing high-value Public Sector tenders and frameworks? Do you have a proven track record of securing strategic new business opportunities? If so, this could be the role for you! Due to continued growth, we’re looking for a new Strategic Partnership Manager to join our Sales team. This role will work across all product areas, with a particular focus on the Public Sector. This specialist will help bridge and grow connections between these segments, establishing Public Sector engagement as an important pillar in our broader Sales strategy! Who we are: We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals. You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come. About the role:  As a leading and specialist B2B energy supplier to Industrial & Commercial businesses, our Strategic Partnership Managers play a key role in strengthening the UK market’s perception of Drax, helping major energy buyers understand the significant role we already play in the market, what we offer and encouraging them to choose us for their energy needs. Key accountabilities include: - Take full responsibility for customers’ contract performance and operational delivery, working closely with the Service Relationship Management team for support. - Drive new business and renew existing sales for Import Flex and Fixed supply contracts, aiming to exceed sales goals. - Navigate a complex environment, including regulated markets, lengthy procurement processes, political oversight, and customers with needs beyond pricing. - Develop and clarify public sector frameworks available to the market, aligning solutions with the most suitable and commercially viable procurement paths. Who we’re looking for:  To be successful in this role you’ll ideally have…   - A strong commercial acumen and a consistent track record of securing strategic new business opportunities, combined with a proven track record of delivering or exceeding sales targets. - Exceptional attention to detail, with expertise in drafting, developing, and overseeing complex tenders. - Expertise in the UK Power and Gas markets, ideally in public sector energy procurement strategies, flexible product offerings, and compliance-driven purchasing practices across sectors including central government, local authorities, public utilities, NHS, and education. - Proven expertise in managing and securing high-value Public Sector tenders and frameworks, with comprehensive knowledge of UK procurement regulations. - Strong influencing, negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills. Rewards and benefits:  As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support your lifestyle. If successful in this role, you’ll get:   - Company car and commission scheme - A discretionary bonus depending on company performance - Private Healthcare - SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time  - Personal accident cover  - Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%   - Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays   - Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body  We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come. Together, we make it happen. At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. How to apply:  Think this role’s for you? Click the ‘apply now’ button to begin your Drax journey. If you want to find out more about Drax, check out our LinkedIn page to see our latest news. We understand that you may have some additional questions about the role. If you’d like to have a confidential chat to discuss the role in more detail, please email careers@drax.com