HR Manager (Fareham, GB) bei Wärtsilä

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?

Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Foster and develop relationships with key stakeholders in the business and HR community.

• Become a trusted partner and critical friend to local leaders.

• Drive HR transformation and operational excellence activities in the area of responsibility.

• Support the Head of HR in UK-wide initiatives.

• Develop, coach, and advise managers and HR team members when dealing with employee relations issues in the area of responsibility and complex UK employee relations activities.

• Manage performance management, attendance, conduct, and other employee relations issues of varying complexity to ensure business needs are met within the legal framework.

• Develop and deliver employee relations skills-based training to enhance competency within the local organisation.

• Act as the lead for local compensation and benefits.

• Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships.

• Review UK-wide benefits, policies, and practices.

• Develop strategic recommendations to harmonise UK terms and benefits.

• Oversee gender pay gap reporting and analysis.

• Actively advise on all C&B elements and processes (annual merit, off-cycle, and achievement bonus).

• Conduct UK people trend analysis and support action planning.

• Support the identification and implementation of local organisational development and change initiatives, including entity mergers, harmonisation, and integration.

• Lead or support local projects as defined by the Head of HR or Regional HR Director.

• Support the development, updating, and implementation of UK policies and practices in line with local legislation, compliance, and business needs.

• Lead local wellbeing initiatives and communications.

• Work with local businesses on employee engagement initiatives to support cultural development in collaboration with BHR and global initiatives.

• Identify core business competency needs and help design, implement, and deliver local solutions in conjunction with PSH and BHR.

• Identify management and leadership development needs and support implementation through training, coaching, and mentoring.

• Undertake other relevant activities as required in line with business and departmental needs.

• Travel to relevant sites as required.

Last application date: 30.10.2025

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. 

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.