People Governance & Experience Manager

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?

As ANCS (Automation, Navigation & Control Systems), we transform how vessels perform to create the safest and most efficient journey for our customers – always with the vision in mind to navigate towards a more sustainable maritime industry. With our rich history of pioneering maritime technologies we have defined industry benchmarks.

To be better tomorrow, we need the right talents today to complement our strong team of 650 employees in over 10 countries across the globe with the right skills, experience and a winning attitude.

ANCS is on an exciting journey as we establish ourselves as a standalone organization following a divestiture. This transition gives us a rare chance to redefine and build our HR and People functions from the ground up, with a focus on creating a culture that prioritizes employee engagement, well-being, and a connected, inclusive experience. We're looking for passionate HR professionals who are motivated to shape a high-impact, employee-centered function and influence the future of our organization.

We are now looking for 

People Governance & Experience Manager (m/f/d)

to join our team working for a better future on a temporary contract for 24 month.

The preferred location for the position is in Hamburg, Germany.

What you will be doing
 

As People Governance & Experience Manager your work will focus on these

• Responsibilities
  • HR Governance & Compliance: Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, processes, and systems to ensure alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
  • Employee Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire employee journey (onboarding to offboarding) to enhance engagement, effectiveness, and retention.
  • Annual HR Cycle Execution: Lead key cyclical HR processes such as performance management, goal setting, talent reviews, and pulse surveys to drive continuous improvement.
  • Process Optimization: Design and refine HR workflows to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and employee satisfaction.
  • HR Systems & Reporting: Ensure HR technology solutions support governance and experience goals while providing accurate data for decision-making. Develop and maintain a reporting framework for the People function.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with HR, leadership, and employees to ensure policies and processes align with business needs and employee expectations.
  • Change Management & Communication: Lead initiatives that support cultural change, HR transformation, and employee engagement efforts.
  • Risk & Compliance Monitoring: Ensure adherence to labour laws, industry standards, and internal policies through audits and reporting mechanisms.

• Accountabilities
  • Ensuring HR policies and processes are clear, compliant, aligned with business objectives and drive employee engagement and overall effectiveness.
  • Delivering a seamless and engaging employee experience across all lifecycle stages.
  • Managing the execution of annual HR cycles, including performance management, engagement surveys, and feedback loops.
  • Driving HR system effectiveness by leveraging data, automation, and user-friendly technology.
  • Enabling continuous improvement in HR service delivery and governance.
  • Supporting audit readiness and risk management in HR operations.
  • Collaborating with leadership to ensure HR strategies align with company goals.
     

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

• 5+ years experience in HR governance, employee experience, or HR operations roles.
• Strong understanding of HR policies, labor laws and compliance frameworks
• Process design and optimization skills
• Knowledge of HR systems and data analytics
• Skills in employee experience strategies, change management and stakeholder engagement
• Familiarity with HRIS, workflow automation tools and reporting software.
• Mindset of strategic thinker with a people-first approach, balancing compliance and employee needs

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. 

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

Last application date: 13/04/2025 

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. 

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.