HR Manager

We are now looking for a

Part-time HR Manager (30 hours/week)
to join our team working for a better future.

The position is permanent, and the preferred location is in
Fareham, offering hybrid working.
What You Will Be Doing
Accountable for delivering robust, commercially focussed advice and guidance in all employee relations and engagement processes and will be paramount in driving HR transformation and operational excellence activities in area of responsibility and support the Head of HR in UK-wide initiatives.

As
HR Manager your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Become a trusted partner and critical friend to local leaders.
• 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.
• Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• 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.

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:

• CIPD level 7 or similar qualification
• Previous experience in same or similar role
• HR management experience within the UK
• Change management experience
• Strong proven experience within Employee Relations.
• Effective communication skills and stakeholder management.

Why you and us?
We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other's growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don't always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.

Contact & next steps
We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.

For further questions please reach out to
Jess Baxter
through

with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy

Last application date: 03/11/2025

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.

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