The Wallenius Wilhelmsen group is the market leader in roll-on/roll-off (Ro Ro) shipping and vehicle logistics, managing the distribution of cars, trucks, rolling equipment, and breakbulk to customers all over the world.
The company operates around 125 vessels servicing 15 trade routes to six continents, a global inland distribution network, 66 processing centres, and eight marine terminals.
With the head office in Oslo, Norway, the Wallenius Wilhelmsen group has 9500 employees in 28 countries worldwide.
Read more at www.walleniuswilhelmsen.com


We seek a dynamic leader with strong project management skills and experience from Management consulting and/or Strategic HR development roles. You are passionate about leading strategic HR initiatives and got extensive change management competence from working with complex organizations. You thrive in cross-functional teams, reporting to the SVP People & Organizational Development.

Overview
In this role you will have the responsibility for driving strategic HR initiatives and change projects that impact HR and business objectives, aligned with Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s strategy and goals.
You will lead an Impact team of HR project and change managers and be responsible for the scoping and prioritization of the Impact team`s projects, following up on the portfolio of projects managed by the team, and be project manager yourself. The role works closely with the rest of the HR function and across business areas globally, in close collaboration with HR leadership and stakeholders in Wal Wil.
Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a portfolio of change projects to deliver on our people strategy.

• Lead and coordinate a team of HR project and change managers Utilize data analytics to monitor effectiveness of project deliverables and drive continual improvement to assess impact on HR metrics, for continual improvement.

• Ensure all projects meet quality standards, timelines, and budgets.
• Collaborate closely with key stakeholders in the business.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage cross functional teams in a dynamic environment.

• Strong project management skills
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Excellent prioritization and problem-solving skills, identifying key issues and developing strategic solutions.
• Proficiency in agile project methodologies with well documented experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fosters a culture of trust and mutual respect.
• Maintains an elevated level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Shows flexibility and resilience in the face of change and uncertainty.

Required education and experience

• Minimum of seven years of experience in HR project management, Organizational Development, People advisory or a related field.
• Master’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related area.
• Proven experience managing complex HR/organizational development related tasks, and experience from an international environment is a prerequisite.

What will you get from working with us?

• Varied responsibilities and challenging tasks in a truly global company.

• A real opportunity to shape the future of our industry
• Terms and compensation at a competitive level.
• A great opportunity for development in a global company and to have a key role in the company.
• Modern office facilities at Lysaker with top-notch in-house canteen with subsidized lunch and available free parking
• Sports club membership includes sporting and cultural activities (e.g. group training in our gymnasium, running, sailing, kayaking, Pilates, football, theatre, concert tickets, etc.)
• Social events year-round (wine tasting, cooking classes, yoga, dance, rock-climbing lessons, etc.)
• Company cabins in the Norwegian mountains and coast, Swedish coast, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Berlin, and Lisbon.
• Premium health and group life insurance, including access to online medical services.
• A great pension scheme.
• Paid parental leave and compassionate leave.
• Flexible working conditions with a hybrid work setup.

How to Apply
Feel free to contact recruitment partner Katrin Vestgøte tel. +47 482 05 949 for more information or apply directly. Application deadline 22nd of October. Applications will be managed consecutively.
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
The Wallenius Wilhelmsen Group is an equal opportunity employer that strongly believes in diversity and a value driven culture that makes everyone feel welcome. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a global company with colleagues and stakeholders from different cultures and countries and where English is the working language.
Our WISTA Pledge
The Wallenius Wilhelmsen Group has committed to increase the representation of women in leadership positions to 40% by the year 2030 as part of our commitment to improve gender equality in the maritime sector.