Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.
About Us
Wilhelmsen is a global maritime industry group founded in 1861. We have the biggest maritime network in the world, with a presence in over 540 offices globally. Our mission is to shape the maritime industry by delivering innovation, sustainability and unparalleled customer experiences to enable global trade and a more sustainable future. We serve over half of the worldwide merchant fleet with products and services, and supply crew and technical management for some of the most complex vessels in the world.
Global Business Services (GBS) is an in-house service provider specializing in HR, Finance and Technology for Wilhelmsen - providing high quality, scalable, reliable solutions that drive efficiency, enhance customer experience and cost-efficient business support services
Who we are looking for:
We have the opportunity for anHR Managertojoin our HR team inMalaysia
Based at ouroffice in central Kuala Lumpur,you will report to theHR DirectorSouth Asia and Oceaniain our Global Business Services organization. You will work closely with local stakeholders in our ShipManagementbusiness unit as a business partner onallrelevantaspects of the people agendafor their workforce inMalaysia, as well as managing a small local HR and admin team.
Our ideal candidate will haveabackground of at least8yearsofworking within theHRfield, includingexperience as a HR business partner, as well as a good understanding ofMalaysianemploymentlaws and practicesYou should betech savvy,comfortable ininteracting with stakeholders at all levelsandhavegood general business acumen.
What it’s like to work with us:
We can offer a culture and work environment of strong leadership, career development, work-lifebalanceand a job that is both challenging and stimulating, including the opportunity to workin a truly global company Our organization thrives by using modern tools and is eager toutilize the business opportunities thatcome with new digital tools and skills.
Beyond this, we can offer competitive terms and conditions as well as a wide range of local benefits including Flexible Work Arrangement, Group Insurance Coverage, Additional EPF contribution and Competitive Medical cum Flexi Benefits.
What you will work on:
Ensure effective delivery of local HR services according to customer SLAs, KPIs and general expectations
Act as HR business partner for business stakeholders on relevant aspects of the HR / people agenda
Providelocal advice and support implementation of organization development initiatives in the business, including restructuring and M&A projects
Provide advice on topics related to local compensation and reward decisions, including salary benchmarks
Support, coaching and follow-up on implementation of key annual people processes across the business (e.g. performance, engagementetc)
Promote HR as a data-driven function, including analysis and interpretation of key HR metrics within HR teams and towards business stakeholders
Ensure correct andtimelyexecution / follow-up of all local HR-related administrative tasks (e.g.HR data, personnel files, payroll, benefits, pension, insurances, leave, local employee handbooketc)
Demonstrate and ensure proper usage of global & local HR systems and business users
Drive improvements to local HR set-up,toolsand ways of working to meet local requirements and business expectations
Participate in global initiatives to improve HR policies,processesand tools
Ensure compliance withrelevant policies, processes and laws related to occupational health
Deliver on both internal and external statutory/ regulatory reporting requirements
Qualifications you have for this role
Bachelordegree, preferably from Human Resource Management / business administration or equivalent.
Minimum8years relevant work experience within HR
Understanding ofHR processes and tools, and knowledge of locallabourlaw and regulations.
Business acumen andgoodunderstandingofhow HR can contribute todeliver onbusiness strategy and goals.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate and cooperate with employees and managers on all levels of our organization.
Comfortable with digital technology and solutions supporting HR and People processes
Good communicationskills and command of the English language (oral and written)
Good influencing skills with ability tofacilitatediscussions between multiple stakeholders
Structured,accurate, service-mindedand pro-active
What we offer
5-days work week including complying with Malaysia’s Public Holiday
International work environment and culture
Great learning and development opportunities
Hybrid working arrangement (3 days in the office, 2 days remotely)
How to apply
Sounds interesting? If you see yourself fitting into this role, please let us know why the role interest you. Apply online through our career portal at https://www.wilhelmsen.com/careers/ under Current Vacancies by creating a ‘Candidate Home’ account and thereafter upload your resume and expected salary.
Please note that all positions at Wilhelmsen are subject to reference and ID checks. For certain roles, additional background screening may be required.
Founded in Norway in 1861, Wilhelmsen is a global maritime industry group. With the world's largest maritime network on call 24/7, our people can deliver products and services on the ground practically anywhere you have ships, or maritime related industries. We make the maritime industry spin.
Committed to shaping the maritime industry, we’re also developing new opportunities and collaborations in renewables, zero-emission shipping, and marine digitalisation. Supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace, with thousands of colleagues in 57 countries, we take innovation, sustainability, and unparalleled customer experiences one step further.
We are Wilhelmsen. Because of our heritage and our ambitions for the future, we aspire to be the leading enablers of global trade.
