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HR Manager

Wilhelmsen


Job Location:

Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 26 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 23 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large local and global simple and complex.

About Us

Wilhelmsen is a global maritime industry group founded in 1861. We have the biggest maritime network in the world with a presence in over 540 offices globally. Our mission is to shape the maritime industry by delivering innovation sustainability and unparalleled customer experiences to enable global trade and a more sustainable future. We serve over half of the worldwide merchant fleet with products and services and supply crew and technical management for some of the most complex vessels in the world.

Global Business Services (GBS) is an in-house service provider specializing in HR Finance and Technology for Wilhelmsen - providing high quality scalable reliable solutions that drive efficiency enhance customer experience andcost-efficient business support services

Who we are looking for:

We have the opportunity for anHR Managertojoin our HR team inMalaysia.

Based at ouroffice in central Kuala Lumpuryou will report to theHR DirectorSouth Asia and Oceaniain our Global Business Services organization.You will work closely with local stakeholders in our ShipManagementbusiness unit as a business partner onallrelevantaspects of the people agendafor their workforce inMalaysia as well as managing a small local HR and admin team.

Our ideal candidate will haveabackground of at least8yearsofworking within theHRfield includingexperience as a HR business partner as well as a good understanding ofMalaysianemploymentlaws and practices.You should betech savvycomfortable ininteracting with stakeholders at all levelsandhavegood general business acumen.

What its like to work with us:

Wecan offeraculture and work environment of strong leadership career development work-lifebalanceand a job that is both challenging and stimulating including the opportunity to workin a truly global company. Our organization thrives by using moderntools and is eager toutilizethe businessopportunities thatcomewithnewdigitaltools and skills.

Beyond this we can offer competitive terms and conditions as well as a wide range of local benefits including Flexible Work Arrangement Group Insurance Coverage Additional EPF contribution and Competitive Medical cum Flexi Benefits.

What you will work on:

  • Ensure effective delivery of local HR services according to customer SLAs KPIs and general expectations

  • Act as HR business partner for business stakeholders on relevant aspects of the HR / people agenda

  • Providelocal advice and support implementation of organization development initiatives in the business including restructuringand M&A projects

  • Provide advice on topics related to local compensation and reward decisions including salary benchmarks

  • Support coaching and follow-up on implementation of key annual people processes across the business (e.g. performance engagementetc)

  • Promote HR as a data-driven function including analysis and interpretation of key HR metrics within HR teams and towards business stakeholders

  • Ensure correct andtimelyexecution / follow-up of all local HR-related administrative tasks (e.g.HR data personnel files payroll benefits pension insurances leave local employee handbooketc)

  • Demonstrate and ensure proper usage of global & local HR systems and business users

  • Drive improvements to local HR set-uptoolsand ways of working to meet local requirements and business expectations

  • Participate in global initiatives to improve HR policiesprocessesand tools

  • Ensure compliance withrelevant policies processes and laws related to occupational health

  • Deliver on both internal and external statutory/ regulatory reporting requirements

Qualifications you have for this role:

  • Bachelordegree preferably from Human Resource Management / business administration or equivalent.

  • Minimum8years relevant work experience within HR

  • Understanding ofHR processes and tools and knowledge of locallabourlaw and regulations.

  • Business acumen andgoodunderstandingofhow HR can contribute todeliver onbusiness strategy and goals.

  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and cooperate with employees and managers on all levels of our organization.

  • Comfortable with digital technology and solutions supporting HR and People processes

  • Good communicationskills and command of the English language (oral and written)

  • Good influencing skills with ability tofacilitatediscussions between multiple stakeholders

  • Structuredaccurate service-mindedand pro-active

What we offer

  • 5-days work week including complying with Malaysias Public Holiday

  • International work environment and culture

  • Great learning and development opportunities

  • Hybrid working arrangement (3 days in the office 2 days remotely)

How to apply

Sounds interesting If you see yourself fitting into this role please let us know why the role interest you. Apply online through our career portal at under Current Vacancies by creating a Candidate Home account and thereafter upload your resume and expected salary.

Please note that all positions at Wilhelmsen are subject to reference and ID checks. For certain roles additional background screening may be required.


Required Experience:

Manager


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