Job Description

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 an HR Director to lead our HR service delivery to Wilhelmsen employees located in 8 countries across South Asia and Oceania.

The role will combine operational local HR responsibility in Malaysia with leadership of HR teams covering Singapore, Myanmar, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and Vietnam. This includes the delivery of HR services across the employee lifecycle according to business expectations, as well as driving continuous improvement to ways of working.

You will report to the Vice President HR, Global Business Services in Norway and be part of the global HR management team. You will act as a HR business partner for key business stakeholders the people agenda, as well as leading the operational HR delivery within these countries.

Our ideal candidate will have a background of managing HR teams within this region, of working as a HR business partner and experience in driving improvements to local HR practices, including through the use of digital tools (e.g. Workday, ServiceNow HR). Experience of working in shared services and the maritime industry are also an advantage.

What it’s like to work with us: 

We can offer a culture and work environment of strong leadership, career development, work-life balance and a job that is both challenging and stimulating, including the opportunity to work in a truly global company. Our organization thrives by using modern tools including Workday / ServiceNow HR and is eager to utilize the business opportunities that comes 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 HR services according to customer SLAs, KPIs, and general expectations, as well as compliance requirements
• Effectively lead local HR teams in relevant countries to ensure right levels of capacity, competence, and employee engagement
• Act as HR business partner for business stakeholders at all levels, including Directors and Vice Presidents on the people agenda
• Promote HR as a data-driven function, including analysis and interpretation of key HR metrics within HR teams and towards business stakeholders
• Ensure legal compliance and support follow-up on relevant HR topics including GDPR, Human Rights Act, grievance handling, emergencies & incidents
• Support, coaching and follow-up on implementation of key annual people processes across the business (e.g. performance, compensation, engagement, succession planning etc)
• Advise on and support implementation of organization development initiatives in the business, including restructuring and M&A projects   
• Drive improvements to HR set-up, tools and ways of working, including leading or contributing to local, regional and global improvement projects
• Participate in global initiatives to improve HR policies, processes and tools

Qualifications you have for this role:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent preferably from Human Resource Management or Business Administration or equivalent. Extensive work experience can compensate
• 8-10 years experience in Human Resources or related profession
• Experience of managing HR teams in South Asia & Oceania region
• Knowledge of local Malaysian (&/or Singapore) employment law and practices
• Experience of working in a shared services set-up
• Strong business acumen skills and ability to translate business needs into HR services
• Business partner mindset and service minded

• Good communication skills and command of the English language (oral and written)
• Broad knowledge and extensive work experience within wide range of HR / people processes
• Interest in &/ or experience of technology and digitalization within the HR field; experience of working with Workday or ServiceNow HR is an advantage
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop interest in both senior management and employees
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate and cooperate with diverse individuals and cultures
• Good influencing skills, with ambition and ability to drive change

Work Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Application deadline: Friday, 28th November

Contact for more information:  

Nadiah Mohd Salihin

nadiah.mohdsalihin@wilhelmsen.com

Please note that all positions at Wilhelmsen are subject to reference and ID checks. For certain roles, additional background screening may be required.

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