People & HSES Coordinator - USA

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?

About NACOS Marine: 

NACOS Marine is embarking on an exciting journey as we establish ourselves as a standalone organization following a divestiture. As a subsidiary of Wärtsilä, NACOS Marine has approximately 750 employees globally, including 50 in the USA. 

Location: This role will be based in the Fort Lauderdale area and follows a hybrid model with two days per week at the office.

About the role:

As the People & HSES Coordinator, you will play a dual role, combining your expertise in Health, Safety, Environment, and Security (HSES) management with people coordination responsibilities. This unique position is key to supporting both our operational excellence and employee experience. You will be the local partner for our external Professional Employer Organisation (PEO) and internal teams, ensuring smooth HR processes and a compliant, safe, and future-oriented working environment. 

You will work closely with local teams, leadership, and global HSES and HR functions to implement and maintain high standards aligned with international practices and our sustainability-focused mission. 

Key Responsibilities 

People Coordination Responsibilities 

• Act as the main local interface and partner with our external Professional Employer Organisation (PEO) for all HR-related matters. 

• Provide daily HR support to local employees, ensuring consistent application of HR policies and processes. 

• Support recruitment efforts for local roles, including coordination of hiring processes and onboarding. 

• Facilitate employee engagement, communication, and wellbeing initiatives in collaboration with global HR. 

HSES Responsibilities 

• Implement and maintain HSES management systems, processes, tools, and competencies in alignment with corporate guidelines, international standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001), and regulatory/customer requirements, with the support of headquarter. 

• Coordinate the incident follow up together with our legal entities. 

• Ensure compliance with all applicable HSES legislation for our North American legal entities. 

• Execute and monitor the HSES Strategy and drive continuous improvement. 

• Support with HSES internal audits and coordinate external certification audit programs in North America. 

• Collect, report, and govern HSES performance metrics & statistics for assigned areas. 

• Deliver HSES training programs across the local organization. 

• Promote and drive initiatives for a safe and healthy working environment across the full lifecycle of our solutions. 

• Support the development and integration of HSES digital tools and systems. 

Qualifications 

• Understanding of local employment regulations and HR best practices. 

• Experience with external PEOs or similar HR service providers is an advantage. 

• Ideally work experience in HSES management and HR/people coordination in a global environment. 

• Knowledge of HSE management systems and standards (OSHA, ISO 45001, ISO 14001). 

• Internal auditor certification (ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001) preferred. 

• Experience with HSES tools and systems. 

• Industry experience in maritime or related sectors is highly desirable. 

Skills and Competencies 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with diverse stakeholders. 

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and switch between strategic and operational tasks. 

• Proactive, self-driven, and capable of working independently. 

• Detail-oriented with a structured approach to documentation and compliance. 

• Fluent in English. 

Last application date: 14/05/2025 

Successful applicants must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.

Individuals hired for positions that require on-site customer interactions and/or in-person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other country-specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law.

Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer.

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.

Effective January 2025, Wartsila companies in the USA will implement a new hybrid work model. Most employees who live within 40 miles of an office will work 2 days per week in office. This model will provide our employees the flexibility of working from home, while also providing the benefits of in-person collaboration twice a week. We will be happy to provide more information during your interview process.

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.