Wilhelmsen Ship Management AS is looking for a Marine HR Associate

Wilhelmsen Ship Management AS is looking for a Marine HR Associate to cover a 14 month temporary position, with the possibility of permanent employment.

The Marine HR Associate plays a vital role in the crewing and HR operations for assigned vessels. This is an exciting opportunity, where you will contribute to the success of one of the main players in the Maritime industry.

What you will work with:

The Marine HR Associate will report to the Marine HR Manager. Joining a team of a group of other dedicated Marine HR Specialists.

What you will work on:

• Handling HR matters concerning the manning of vessels with qualified, certified, and medically fit personnel for assigned vessels
• Handling planning and placement activities of seafarers for assigned vessels
• Liaise with travel agencies, port agents and vessel
• Ensure high-level seafarer compliance with flag state and company requirements
• Ensure crew database is fully updated for assigned fleet
• Assist and follow up on the cost control for assigned vessels
• Assist and follow up on P&I cases
• Participate in vessel visits as required by Client and Marine HR Management
• Participate in internal and external audits as required
• Follow up on seafarer feedback surveys and propose improvements
• Monitor assigned Marine Personnel agents serving assigned fleet operate according to WSM and Client requirements
• Actively participate in process improvements and implementations concerning Marine HR
• Actively contribute to enhance seafarer satisfaction with WSM
• Identify and contribute to training and competency development needs to Competence Development & Training
• Participate in special projects as given by Marine HR Management

What we believe you need to success in the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent. Work experience may compensate
• Understanding of Crewing and HR processes and tools
• Understanding of the business and how HR can contribute to delivering on business strategy and goals
• Customer focused
• Team player with a proactive and solution-oriented approach
• Efficient decision-maker
• Excellent English communication skills

What we are looking for:

• Ability to work independently, systematically and meet deadlines through good time management and allocation of priorities
• Practical business sense and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate findings and make recommendations
• You are outgoing, ambitious, and full of initiative
• Proven team player and receptive to new ideas

What we offer:

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. Our organization thrives by using modern tools and is eager to utilize the business opportunities that come with new digital tools and skills. Beyond this, we have benefits that include, but are not limited to:

• An interesting role with multiple tasks and fast pace
• Great team with good collaboration across the fleet
• Flexible working arrangements
• Extremely competitive pension plan
• Company cabins
• 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.)

Sounds interesting? If you can see yourself in this role, please let us know why you are our new Marine HR Associate. You can apply online today through our career portal by creating a ‘Candidate Home’ account. Here you can upload your resume and a motivational letter.