Senior Performance & Culture Business Partner APAC

About Energy Exemplar 

In an era where the world is rapidly advancing towards a cleaner future through decarbonization, stakeholders from across the entire energy value chain are having to navigate the complexities of the energy ecosystem. We seek to enable our customers to do so with confidence.   

Our mission: Empowering Transformative Energy Decisions. 

Founded in 1999 in Adelaide, Australia, Energy Exemplar’s PLEXOS® modeling and simulation software is trusted by innovative organizations across the globe. On one unified platform, stakeholders from across the entire energy value chain are revolutionizing the energy ecosystem and seamlessly planning for the future of energy with unprecedented clarity, speed, and innovation.  

Our impact is global and is being recognized across the industry: 

• Finalist for the 2024 Reuters Global Energy Transition Awards in the 'Technologies of Change' category  

• Finalist for the 2024 Go:Tech Awards in the 'Most Innovative Use of Technology’ category 

• 2022 USEA/USAID Corporate Volunteer of the Year   

• 2022 Impact Award Winner for our impact on the energy industry and the current energy transition  

At Energy Exemplar, we believe in empowering our people by offering flexibility in how, when, and where they work. This flexibility has been a cornerstone of our success, fueling significant growth over the years, with the company expanding at an impressive rate of approximately 30% year over year. We understand that the best results come when our team members can balance their professional and personal lives, so we support various working arrangements that help you thrive. 

We don’t just celebrate the excellence of our products but champion the quality of our people. They own their outcomes and perform to their best – every day. whether you're working from home, in the office, or on the go. Our flexible work culture fosters innovation, collaboration, and trust, making it easier to stay engaged and connected, no matter where you are. That’s what makes us who we are and a great place to work. Our core values ‘Customer Success’, ‘One Global Team’, ‘Integrity and Ownership’ and ‘Innovation Excellence’ reflect the way we work and are always at the forefront of everything we do. 

About the Position

We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Senior Performance and Culture Business Partner to join our Global Performance and Culture Team. This pivotal role will drive and support the planning and implementing people-related processes in APAC. As a senior member of the Performance and Culture team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to align business objectives with our organizational culture and strategic direction.

• Key responsibilities this person will performing:
• Collaborate with the P&C team to champion and accelerate a culture of excellence in which people feel engaged and inspired to deliver top business results.
• Provide timely feedback and strategic guidance to the APAC Leadership Team and P&C Team inquiries across a variety of topics, including compensation, performance calibration and organizational development.
• Collaborate with Global P&C team and Legal team to maintain, develop and implement policies and procedures as needed.
• Build and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders including, but not limited to, Chief People Officer, Global Performance and Culture team, Finance team and senior business unit leaders to help foster innovation, collaboration, and teamwork to achieve key business objectives.
• Lead performance improvement planning and process with people leaders within assigned business unit, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Drive performance management processes, ensuring alignment with Energy Exemplar’s Values and Global P&C team approach.
• Collect, analyze, and utilize quality data to inform decision making and make recommendations to drive continuous improvement within the region / assigned business unit.
• Contribute in the continual development of Global P&C programs, such as recruiting, retention, compensation, benefits, and employee engagement.
• Partner with key stakeholders in assigned business unit to understand goals and develop / implement strategies that align and support their achievement.
• Proactively identify and address challenges within the assigned business unit, providing coaching and solutions to senior managers and employees.

Candidate Requirements & Qualifications

Knowledge, skills, requirements and qualifications candidates need to be successful in this role:

• Proactively identify and address challenges within the assigned business unit, providing coaching and solutions to senior managers and employees.
• Work autonomously to take initiative, organize, plan, and prioritize tasks and projects.
• Proactively identify and address challenges within the assigned business unit, providing coaching and solutions to senior managers and employees.
• Expert level knowledge of employment law across APAC
• Analyse and utilize HR metrics and date to provide insights and recommendations for continuous
• Strong experience in leading strategic discussions and influencing others to act based on organizational goals and requirements.
• Flexible work schedule with ability to occasionally work outside of normal business hours to coordinate with other global regions as needed.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or other closely related field.
• 8+ years of experience of Human Resources in a fast-paced environment.

Desired but not required

• Experience in SaaS / software or product technology industry is required
• Experience working with globally dispersed peer group / team
• Experience reporting to a Manager in a different location

Energy Exemplar is an equal opportunities employer and we value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing and fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Bring your authentic self and help us build an inclusive world together! To support you in being the best version of yourself during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.