HR Project and Transformation Manager

Who we are looking for:  

We are looking for an HR Project and Transformation Manager to join our HR management team in Global Business Services at Wilhelmsen. Our global HR organization delivers a full range of HR services to business units across the Wilhelmsen group with employees located in almost 60 countries.  

As HR Project and Transformation Manager, you will report directly to the VP Human Resources and be responsible for managing a global portfolio of HR projects across the employee lifecycle, ensuring the successful implementation and continuous improvement of key HR processes.  You will also be responsible for leading selected projects in the HR project portfolio, in close collaboration with the central HR Centre of Expertise, HR Technology team and regional HR Directors.  

Our ideal candidate will ideally have project management experience, ideally a consulting background, and have overall knowledge and interest in people and HR processes, together with a good understanding of HR technology and digital tools. Workday and ServiceNow knowledge would be an advantage. 

What you will work on:  

• Manage the global portfolio of HR projects in Global Business Services and take an active role in further improving PMO and project management processes / ways of working 

• Plan, execute and implement people and HR projects related to process improvement, M&A, digitalization and organizational change from initial business case, through to completion  

• Collaborate closely with global HR Centre of Expertise and HR Technology teams and HR network on driving improvements across the employee lifecycle 

• Actively promote continuous improvement in the organization and actively identify, analyze and create suggestions for strategic and operational improvement opportunities as well as support on qualifying improvement ideas into concrete initiatives and projects 

• Ensure focus on qualitative and quantitative project objectives and improvements and ensure that benefits are measured (KPIs), followed up and realized  

• Participate in and contribute to the project management community across other support functions within Global Business Services (Finance, IT) 

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. 

• Minimum 3 years experience in a project management role, ideally within consulting 

• Broad knowledge and extensive work experience within global HR / people processes, organizational development &/or talent management 

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate and cooperate with stakeholders at all levels  

• A strong interest in &/ or experience of technology and digitalization within the HR field (e.g. Workday, ServiceNow) 

• Good influencing skills, with ambition and ability to drive change 

• Structured, analytical and well organized 

• General business understanding and global experience  

• Good communication skills and command of the English language (oral and written) 

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 and is eager to utilize the business opportunities that comes with new digital tools and skills.  

Beyond this, we have benefits that include, but are not limited to:  

• Extremely competitive pension plan  

• Company cabins 

• Onsite weekly massage therapist  

• Complimentary chiropractor and physiotherapy appointments 

• Social events year round (e.g., wine tastings, cooking classes, yoga, dance and rock-climbing lessons etc)  

• Sports club membership that includes sporting and cultural activities (e.g., group training in our gymnasium, sailing, theatre, and concert tickets etc)   

• Mobile phone