HR Manager

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of. 

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

Are you known for excellent people partnering, professionalism and proactive mind-set? Does Wärtsilä - and all the awesome things we do – inspire you? Are you our next ’Heart of the office’? With positive can-do attitude and with hands on approach you guide and create engaging and inspirational environment where everyone has a role to play.

We are now looking for a 

HR Manager (part-time, 3 days a week, 60% FTE) 

to join our team.

The location for this position is on site in Hattem and Kampen. 

What you will be doing 

You will be the dedicated HR Manager for our businesses in Hattem and Kampen, ensuring that all local HR matters are handled professionally and efficiently. Your focus will be on fostering strong collaboration with stakeholders, maintaining a high level of engagement, and continuously enhancing HR processes to align with business needs.

You thrive in a complex global matrix organization and feel confident navigating a dynamic, fast-paced business environment. In this role, you will work closely with colleagues across People Services and our broader HR organization, including the People Support Hub, Talent Acquisition, and Business HR.

This position reports to the Head of Local HR Operations in the Netherlands.

As HR Manager your role will focus on:

• Act as a local people partner by advising line managers in employment related matters and support employee wellbeing.
• Advice and guide managers around local labour law and applicable legislation. 
• Navigate change initiatives that are having effect on local level, including organizational redesigns, change management, planning, and employee communication. Support line manager in change management approach.
• Support roll-out of (global) HR policies.
• Increasing employee engagement through role modelling a culture of fairness and inclusion. 
• Support in local people practices including the care for local benefits, employee handbook, health and wellbeing.
• Continuously improve in all areas of (local) HR delivery.
• Provide support in the development of local and regional HR projects/initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience as an HR Advisor or HR Manager.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Dutch labor laws and regulations.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in a complex multinational organization is preferred, ideally in a technology-driven company.
• Fluent in Dutch (native level) and English, both written and spoken.
• Familiarity with the Collective Labor Agreement (CAO) Metalektro is an advantage.
• Experience with SuccessFactors is a plus.

The role will report into the Head of HR function and you work closely with HR managers on our other locations in the Netherlands as well as collaborate closely with our HR community worldwide. 

Why you and us

You are valued – as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed in supporting inclusive work community.   
 
Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities – so you can develop beyond your potential.  
 
You get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important for us. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.   

Contact & next steps 

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout. 

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!
 

Last application date: 25/03/2025 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.