Regional HR Specialist

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?

HR Specialist  
Wärtsilä is seeking a Regional HR Specialist to join our team. If you want to join a global organization with opportunities for continued development, this may be your role.
 

People Services is the face of HR, supporting our employees and delivering services and expertise globally across all HR processes to bring a world-class employee experience to life for Wärtsilä. We offer support to organizations from every region in the world with a hybrid work environment to ensure that no matter where you are, our employees will get the support they need.
 
We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused HR Specialist to join our HR team. This position is responsible for providing comprehensive HR support across a range of employee life cycle activities, including HR operations and administration, data management, Mobility, and employee inquiries. The HR Specialist will ensure all support is delivered efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with company policies and regulations.  In this role, you will work alongside a great team of HR professionals. Together with these colleagues, you will be in direct contact with our HR customers on a day-to-day basis, in order to deliver a great employee experience. Together with your colleagues, you will also have opportunities to develop and improve our Global HR processes by being a part of ongoing global project groups.

The position will be located in Colombia or Mexico.

What you will be doing

• Manage the day-to-day HR operation support, including employee data changes, organization reporting relationships, inquiries, and transfers
• First-level support for our employees and managers with their HR queries, assisting with policy and procedures questions, and other HR services.
• Assist HR mobility operation by creating transfer letters, agreements and related documents and conducting data validation checks to ensure accuracy and assist in resolving discrepancies and inquiries.
• Support other HR colleagues with maintaining HR data and reports using SAP SuccessFactors and UKG reporting tools. Develop ad-hoc reports as requested by HR and senior management.
• Together with the team, contribute to the continuous development of the Region and Global ways of working, identifying areas for improvement and opportunities for automation & digitalization.
• Regular collaboration with the different HR Teams, e.g. Talent Acquisition Services, Rewarding, HR Information Systems, among others, and with local HR Teams within your Region.

What you will have to succeed in this role

If you are solution-oriented and passionate about operational excellence, and you foster a culture of people-centricity, then you will fit right in!
 
The below will enable you to shine in this role:

• Relevant higher education qualification e.g. Business Administration or Human Resources or equivalently qualified by experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in HR.
• Experience working with HR ticketing or case management systems (e.g., Zendesk or similar).
• A systematic and organized way of working, with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with cultural sensitivity, able to work effectively within a team and deliver services across different cultures.
• Natural ability to collaborate successfully with others, seeking opportunities for improvement and optimization.
• Microsoft Office proficiency, including Excel.
• Strong HR operations ad data management skills, with the ability to maintain data accuracy and privacy.
• Fluency in English both written and verbal.
• Advance Portuguese is a Plus

Last application date: 10/03/2026 

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.

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.