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Wilhelmsen is looking for a HR Technology Director to join our Global Business Services (GBS) organization to manage our global HR technology portfolio, including Workday.

As the HR Technology Director, you will play a key role in supporting the HR & people agenda through the effective use of technology to improve the employee experience. This includes operational management of the HR technology portfolio & international support team, as well as strategic direction & implementation of new technologies. The position reports to the Vice President HR in Global Business Services.

• Responsible for management of global HR technology portfolio & architecture
• Leadership of internal HR technology support team, located in Europe & Asia
• Close collaboration with business units & global process owners on HR & people process design
• Optimize employee experience in the delivery of HR services through technology & digitalization
• Manage relationships with HR technology vendors on an operational & strategic level
• Ensure regulatory compliance & manage risks across HR technology portfolio (e.g. GDPR, cyber security, ESG, human rights etc.)
• Support business growth & HR technology impacts on M&A projects

What you need to be successful in the role:

• Global HR Systems / Workday: A track record of implementation &/or operational support of global cloud-based HR systems, with Workday knowledge a strong advantage
• HR Technology & Digitalization: Good market knowledge of HR technology & digitalization and how these can be applied to improve the employee experience in the delivery of HR services (e.g. HR portals, automation, AI, VR etc)
• HR & People Processes: Good general understanding of key people processes across the employee lifecycle
• People Management: Experience of leading, engaging & motivating international teams across multiple cultures & geographies
• Program & Project Management: The ability to manage the program of improvement initiatives & run complex HR functional & technology projects.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong stakeholder management & communication skills towards different types of stakeholders including HR, business leaders, senior executives & external partners

What we are looking for:

• Customer-focused and excellent command of English
• Ability to drive results with a sense of initiative & assertiveness
• Curiosity towards new ways of working, technologies & digitalization
• Pro-active attitude with a strong sense of ownership
• Strong interpersonal skills – ability to get along with diverse personalities and cultures
• Flexible, out-of-the-box thinker who is comfortable working under pressure