What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Generalist ( Onsite) position at Wallenius Wilhelmsen?
Human Resources Generalist
See yourself at Wallenius Wilhelmsen. We collaborate, we care, we challenge every day to keep the world in motion and transform logistics into a zero- emissions, carbon-free industry. Join us and make it happen!
Are you a highly collaborative HR generalist? Ready to take on a new role that promises to never be boring? Apply today!
Responsibilities
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Administrate and enforce human resources policies and procedures, including corrective action, ensuring consistency and fairness across the organization.
- Promote HR programs to foster a positive, productive, and conflict-free work environment.
- Serve as a trusted resource for employees by addressing HR-related inquiries, including leave policies, compensation, and workplace concerns, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
- Conduct employee orientation, as well as coordinate training and development initiatives to support career growth.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and company policies.
- Act as a liaison between payroll and operations to facilitate weekly audits and ensure accurate reporting.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices to support compliance and mitigate risks.
- Manage and maintain employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Coordinate with third-party vendors to oversee leave management processes, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, fostering transparency and collaboration.
Qualifications
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- 3-5 years of HR experience, or combined HR education and experience.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage employees at all levels.
- Experience working with HRIS systems and the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies.
- Strong employee relations experience, including handling workplace issues, conflict resolution, and investigations.
EVEN BETTER IF YOU HAVE
- Experience with Kronos and Workday HR systems.
- A highly creative, motivated, and collaborative mindset.
- A passion for leading change and driving continuous improvement in HR processes.
ABOUT YOU
You're an experienced HR professional who thrives on leading change and partnering with the business to achieve results
ABOUT US
Wallenius Wilhelmsen is an iconic shipping and logistics company with premium end-to-end supply chain management. Our vision is to empower people and markets through a sustainable flow of goods and services.
We transport and handle cars, tractors, trains, windmills, or even whole factories for some of the most well-known companies in the world. Our eyes will always be on supreme quality in everything we do, while moving towards zero-emission logistics. We are powered by nearly 8200 people, working on vessels and at ports, at vehicle and equipment processing centers, and offices in nearly 45 countries. When added up, the effort of our global workforce keeps the world moving.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
We are a global group of people from diverse backgrounds and lifestyles. Wallenius Wilhelmsen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a workplace where all contributors feel they can bring their best selves every day, learn from each other, and be appreciated. We recognize that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is central to our business outcomes because it touches every part of our operations and strategy. Our journey towards sustainable and integrated logistics compels us to attract people with diverse experiences, skills, and abilities.
