HR & Administration Director

Job Description

Human Resources Strategy & Leadership

• Define and execute the HR & Administration strategy for Chile, aligned with business priorities, corporate standards and long-term organisational needs.
• Act as strategic adviser to the Country Manager and Chile Management Team on people, organisation, leadership and workforce matters.
• Lead organisational design, workforce shaping, succession, leadership development and change management, while fostering Statkraft’s culture, values and high-performance environment.

Talent, Performance & Reward

• Set the direction and governance for talent acquisition, development, performance, succession and employee engagement.
• Ensure competitive and equitable compensation, benefits, job architecture and incentive frameworks aligned with corporate guidelines and local market needs.
• Enable leaders to build capable, engaged and high-performing teams that meet current and future business requirements.

Employee Relations & Labour Affairs

• Ensure compliance with Chilean labour legislation and effective governance of payroll, contracts, benefits and employee lifecycle processes.
• Lead employee relations, union engagement and collective bargaining, advising leadership and proactively managing labour risks and disputes.

Facilities & Administration

• Provide strategic oversight of facilities, workplace and administrative services across Chile, ensuring safe, efficient and fit-for-purpose operations.
• Ensure sound governance of suppliers, budgets, service levels, business continuity and continuous improvement.

Governance, Compliance & Risk

• Ensure alignment with Corporate HR, BA International governance, Statkraft policies, the Code of Conduct and The Statkraft Way.
• Provide governance, analysis and recommendations on strategic people matters for country leadership and Board discussions, ensuring effective risk mitigation and follow-up.

Leadership & People Management

The HR & Admin Director Chile is a member of the Chile Management Team, reports to the Country Manager Chile, dotted line reporting to Corporate HR and BA I HR and operates within the BA I Authority Matrix and Operating Model.

• Build and lead a high-performing HR & Administration team, ensuring clear priorities, strong collaboration and effective execution.
• Own functional performance, budgets and continuous improvement, ensuring delivery of business priorities and a strong employee experience.

Qualifications

Education

• Relevant higher education in human resources, business administration, organisational psychology, law or a related field, preferably at Master’s level.

Experience / knowledge

• Solid leadership experience in human resources management in international environments, showcasing strategic HR approach and experience.
• Desirable experience in facilities management and administrative services, and how these functions support business performance and employee experience.
• Knowledge of Chilean labour relations and the local business environment.
• Experience managing budgets, suppliers and service delivery is desirable.

Leadership / abilities

• Leadership skills with an ability to build trust and empowerment.
• Relationship builder with the ability to collaborate constructively with business and functional leaders. Helping to build a harmonic working environment for her/his team and the entire organization of the country.
• Experience with cross-cultural teams, with global mindset, capable to understand cultural differences and integrate common elements to leverage strategic execution.
• High personal integrity and ethical standards, with a strong commitment to compliance, employee well-being and responsible business practices
• Strong commercial mindset and drive with ability to make good judgements, take decisions and create results
• Capability to build the organisation, processes, and structures required to deliver on a new and large business ambition 
• Strong communication skills, both Spanish and English.
• Analytical, strategic, pro-active, able to work under pressure

Additional Information

What we offer 

• Unlimited learning opportunities at various levels of the organization 
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists, and graduates from different countries and backgrounds 
• The opportunity to work somewhere with pride, and be able to honestly say “My work is contributing to saving the planet” 
• A work culture that puts emphasis on the individual, offering flexible working solutions, and work-life balance principles 
• Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes, and we’re a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance 

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorization. 

Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability. 

Application deadline: November, 13th, 2026 

Why join us

We promise, that here with us, you will build a better way. You will take ownership for projects, you will collaborate across boundaries, you will embrace new skills, guide and be surrounded by some of the smartest people in the industry. Together we lead the energy transition to ensure a more sustainable future for our customers, society and future generations. Together, let’s renew the way the world is powered by building a better way.