HRLO Generalist

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?

We are looking for a HR Generalist to join our team. 

Key Accountabilities

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with leadership, operations, and support functions
• Process monthly payrolls for multiple countries and audit checks
• Prepare and maintain HR and payroll-related reports for operational and management requirements
• Administer employee benefits programs, enrolments, and renewals
• Executes, coordinates, and administers core employee-related processes such as wellness/wellbeing, performance and rewards, people development, and employee relations.
• Partner with managers to communicate and implement HR policies and processes, while supporting effective people-related planning
• Participates in the development, implementation and communication of HR projects and initiatives
• Manages HR records and data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal and company standards
• Assists in the development of HR policies, guidelines, plans and approaches
• Partner with HR team members to identify opportunities for operational improvement

Education - Candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management with 5 to 7 years of relevant experience.

Experience - Prior experience within a multinational organization is highly advantageous. (preferably from energy or engineering industry).

Location- Cape Town / Nairobi / Dakar.

Last application date: 31/08/2026

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.