Solution Expert, HRIS

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. Wärtsilä Information Management (IM) is a global organization of more than 350 IT professionals who work together to deliver best-in-class IT services in Wärtsilä. IM is responsible for operating and developing the ICT landscape, and in addition is a strategic partner to our businesses, driving innovation to accelerate growth of digital solutions.

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. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.  Want to join the ride?

Job Description
 

Solution Expert, HRIS

Introduction

We are looking for a skilled and experienced HRIS Expert to join the Wärtsilä Information Management (IM) organisation. The main responsibility is ensuring our global HR systems are operational which helps in global HR annual clock activities (e.g. merit review) are carried out. You will be working closely together with your HRIS colleagues, the broader HR Tech Solutions team and HR stakeholders. This position is based in IM’s India Delivery Centre Mumbai, India and reports to Manager, Integration, API & HRTech delivery Services. A matrix manager within HR Tech Solutions will oversee and support the daily operations.

About the Position

The Solution Expert, HRIS (HR information systems) role is all about ensuring smooth running of our Global HR systems by providing technical support, and managing HR Processes, while adhering to data security and regulatory compliance.

In this role, you will:

• Perform system administration, technical configuration and maintenance tasks such as mass uploads, central changes, large organizational changes and administrative system backend changes etc. for the Global HR systems e.g., SuccessFactors, Cornerstone, Centric and Qualtrics.
• Participate and collaborate in various HR initiatives and development project as HRIS subject matter expert.
• Ensure systems are functioning optimally and that data integrity is maintained.
• Technically configure and enable annual HR specific activities, such as merit and performance & development processes.
• Troubleshoot technical issues, identify and document root causes, and transfer advance cases to higher level support team. 
• Support and consult HR users with HR systems related queries. Generate regular and ad-hoc reports from the HRIS to support HR decision-making.
• Identify, propose, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the HRIS.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest HRIS technologies and best practices.

About You

You are a technology and solution-oriented systems expert, who is not afraid to learn something new every day.

To be successful in this role, we expect you to:

• Be experienced in SuccessFactors (our core master data system) and other HR systems, wanting to continuously develop your system expertise.
• Be proactive about continuously improving our systems and ways of working
• Take on things you have never done before, but enjoy some routine work every now and then
• Be service-minded. If you don’t know something, you will for sure find it out!
• Be a strong team player as the HRIS team collaborates heavily together
• Have strong problem-solving/analytical skills with attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Take data privacy and compliance seriously
• Be able to work in a dynamic organization by balancing multiple priorities

Qualifications and experience:

• Overall 5 years of IT experience, including 3 years of proven experience as HRIS expert or in similar role.
• Bachelors’ degree or Post Graduations in Information Technology, Computer Science, or other relevant HR systems degree.
• Proven experience working with SuccessFactors as HRIS system. Having experience in other HR systems e.g., Cornerstone, Centric, and Qualtrics etc. is an advantage.
• Proficiency in data management and security, and very good understanding of integrations in HRIS
• Experience in MS Office for data preparation and reporting using Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

 Last application date: 27.05.2025 

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.

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