HR Operations & Systems Lead

• Own and manage the global HRIS, ensuring data accuracy, governance, and scalability across 10 countries.
• Design and oversee end-to-end HR operational processes including onboarding, offboarding, and employee changes.
• Drive global standardization of HR processes, workflows, and data standards while enabling local variations.
• Lead HR transformation initiatives, vendor management, and system integrations to improve efficiency and employee experience.

This role enables Wärtsilä's mission of sustainable societies by building efficient, data-driven HR infrastructure that supports a global workforce, ensuring the organization can scale its impact in decarbonizing marine and energy markets.

• 8–12+ years of experience in HR Operations, HRIS, or People Analytics.
• Strong expertise in HRIS platforms such as HiBob, Workday, Rippling, or SAP.
• Proven experience managing global HR systems and multi-country operations, including vendor management across payroll and benefits.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into insights; experience driving process standardization and system implementations.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer.

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets, with 18,300 professionals in 77 countries, shaping the decarbonisation transformation of industries worldwide.