JOB DESCRIPTION
Global Division HR Manager, Marine & Ports
Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing
the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive,
sustainable future. At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and
inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and
generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one
of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual
differences.
We are offering a role of Global Division HR Manager Marine & Ports division.
Preferred locations are: Shanghai (China), Helsinki (Finland), Västerås
(Sweden), Oslo (Norway), Miramar (Florida, US), Rotterdam (Holland)
and Genoa (Italy). As the Global HR Manager, your main responsibility will
be to lead the HR function in the Global Division Marine & Ports and
responsibility of defining and implementing the Global People & Leadership
Strategy aligned with the Marine & Ports' Business Strategy. You will
collaborate with the division management team and local HR Business Partners
(HRBPs) to establish annual HR Targets & Priorities that align with the
division's business strategy. This will require a business-driven approach and
close cooperation with business leaders to identify, define and implement
relevant solutions to their business priorities.
Your responsibilities
Act as a direct sparring partner for Division Management and HRBPs to
understand current issues that can be supported or resolved through people
and leadership practices. Counsel, support and challenge business leaders.
Spar with business leaders on the most effective solutions for resolving
issues and supporting mid- and long-term objectives, but also with short-
term solutions, when required.
Responsible for creating Marine & Ports People Strategy aligned with the
Business strategy. Define annual People & Leadership targets and
priorities together with local HRBPs to implement the strategy – lead the
implementation across all countries within Marine & Ports.
Continuously develop and refine leadership practices in collaboration with
HRBPs and leaders, focusing on enhancing employee engagement, purpose, and
ultimately improving customer satisfaction and business performance. These
practices include all people & leadership processes, such as competence &
recruitment planning, performance management, talent management,
succession planning, diversity and inclusion, talent acquisition,
remuneration, restructuring
Lead HR workstream in due diligence and integration of acquired companies.
Lead change management initiatives across area of responsibility, support
leaders and HR colleagues in implementing new initiatives and driving
behavioral change. Lead change management plans to support in WorkDay
implementation and adoption across the Division
Lead, develop and empower the HR team, fostering their professional growth
and development. Ensure the area of responsibility is properly organized,
staffed, skilled and directed, and HR function delivers training programs
fitted for business needs and leveraging existing portfolio
Ensure compliance with legislation and HR policies and adherence to
Occupational Health & Safety and compliance standards and in all areas of
responsibility. Actively engage in cooperation with key stakeholders
across the ABB Group, Business Area (BA) Process Automation (PA) and
external counterparties
We offer a motivating and rewarding role: the result of your own work will
be clear – and add value to the business. We offer the possibility to
influence and grow and work in close business-driven cooperation
Your background
University degree in business, HR or related discipline required
Minimum 10 years of experience in HR, whereof at least 5 years in Business
HR with exposure to diverse cultures
Proven ability to oversee multiple ongoing projects; you excel in
prioritizing and delegate
The role demands strategic skills and operational understanding. You
should be able to develop long-term plans and methods to support the
business in meeting its goals through professional leadership.
Simultaneously, it requires a hands-on attitude to ensure the agreed
actions are implemented effectively
Proven success with leadership and people and change management
Extensive knowledge of all HR workstreams with expertise in one or more
workstreams
Strong communication and co-operation, influencing skills, results
focused, and actions oriented. Proven results and practice in building and
collaborating with formal and informal networks at all levels of an
organization
Intercultural sensitivity and experienced in cross-functional,
international collaboration and building strong personal networks
More about us
ABB Marine & Ports supplies world-leading technologies that are driving the
evolution of sustainable shipping. Electrical propulsion, data-driven decision
support and integrated solutions for ship and shore from ABB are paving the
way to a zero-emission marine industry, providing greater efficiency and
reliability to shipowners, and preparing vessels to meet the demands of
tomorrow. Our automation and electrical solutions are making port and terminal
operations safer, greener, and more productive. ABB Marine & Ports operates in
26 countries and has 2,300 employees. www. abb.com/marine We look forward to
receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take
another look at our website www. abb.com. The role reports to Juha Koskela,
Marine & Ports, Division President and functionally Herve de Barbeyrac, BA PA
Head of HR. If you have questions, please contact, Marine & Ports Senior
Global Talent Partner Nanna Alaviuhkola +358 50 335 8968. Nanna is available
on April 5 and April 11 from 12 to 1 pm CET. Interested in joining the crew?
Please apply for the position by April 19, 2024. We look forward to receiving
your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at
our website www. abb.com.
Publication ID: GP91282513E1
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