HR Operations & Talent Specialist APAC

We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.

For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.

Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.

Lightsource bp operates with five core values: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, and Drive.

We seek to attract and hire individuals who share our commitment to creating a safe workplace, uphold the highest standards of integrity, and demonstrate respect for colleagues, communities, and the environment. Our recruitment process promotes sustainability by valuing long-term growth and responsible practices, while seeking candidates with the drive to innovate and lead in the global energy transition.

Together, these values shape how we engage, assess, and welcome talent to join us in delivering transformational solar power solutions worldwide. 

Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.

What you’ll do (the role)

Summary

We’re looking for a dynamic, detail-oriented People & Culture Operations and Talent Specialist to join our global HR team. In this role, you will provide high-quality support across the employee lifecycle, with a core focus on managing payroll across multiple countries and delivering exceptional talent acquisition outcomes - giving you the opportunity to help shape our workforce while making a meaningful impact on our employee experience.

Responsibilities of the Role

• Payroll operations across APAC countries in a smooth manner by ensuring activities are undertaken to adhere to committed deadlines, compliance and tax obligations
• Manage end-to-end recruitment, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiations.
• Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies when required.
• Use data insights to continuously improve recruitment outcomes.
• Assist in developing and implementing People & Culture initiatives, policies, and procedures, contributing to employee engagement activities, surveys, and wellbeing programs.
• Work closely with P&C Business Partners, P&C Operations, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to resolve queries and ensure seamless employee experience.

Why you’ll make a great member of the team

Experience & Knowledge Required

• Proven experience as HR generalist with strong knowledge of payroll (ideally across multiple countries APAC), workplace legislation and HR best practices
• Proven ability to deliver recruitment outcomes across diverse functions and geographies
• Proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems; advanced Excel skills desirable
• Proficiency in ATS systems and recruitment tools
• Knowledge of SAP Success Factors would also be a significant advantage

Skills Required

• Strong understanding of end-to-end recruitment best practices and a passion for supporting the business in making great hiring decisions.
• Working knowledge of payroll, HR policies, employee relations, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through

Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related majors, or equivalent experience

Why you’ll want to work for us

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow, a place where your ideas and opinions matter.

Be you: We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.

Be responsible: Our culture is driven by our core values – from operating safely to ensuring our projects are responsible. 

Be recognized: Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.

Be inspired: Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. These include our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project, or volunteering on our VIBES committee to name a few.

Our core values: Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do. 

For further information on our career opportunities and life at Lightsource bp, please visit https://www.lightsourcebp.com/careers/