People Advisor – Maternity Cover

In Svitzer we are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented People Advisor to join our People & Culture team for a one-year maternity leave cover. This position is essential for ensuring the smooth operation of our People function and key in providing great support to our employees and managers.

About us

Founded in 1833, Svitzer has almost 200 years of experience. Our powerful tugboats and experts in towage work tirelessly to keep goods flowing, businesses thriving, and communities connected. Today, Svitzer is independently listed on the Danish stock exchange and a leading port and terminal infrastructure provider, serving approximately 2,000 customers in 141 ports and 40 terminals across 37 countries with a fleet of 450+ vessels and more than 4,000 employees.

Leading sustainable marine solutions requires the best equipment and an environment where people can thrive. At Svitzer, we believe that when we are passionate about our people, our people will be passionate about our customers

What we offer

Svitzer offers a truly international environment with a professional, ambitious, and relaxed atmosphere. We value the diversity of our talent, and our working environment is collaborative and inclusive. We enjoy learning from each other and leading with care.

This People Advisor role is based at Svitzer’s head office in Nordhavn, Copenhagen—close to the metro and train stations - and reports to the Head of People for Global Functions, Sine Juul-Olsen.

By joining us, you can expect:

• Involvement and a high degree of responsibility for your tasks
• Supportive and dedicated colleagues both locally and globally
• Good opportunities for personal and professional growth
• A strong commitment to a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working hours

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will amongst others include:

• Day-to-day HR operations and administrative tasks related to annual processes, i.e. the annual salary review
• Payroll handling in Visma
• Vendor creation and invoicing
• Maintenance and updating of employee data in Workday
• Preparation of HR documents, such as employment contracts and addenda
• Employee life-cycle process handling
• Serving as a point of contact for employee and manager inquiries and providing guidance on HR policies and procedures and other ad hoc tasks

You will work closely with colleagues within the People & Culture team, Finance, and Technology.

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented and passionate about helping others. Moreover, we expect you to bring:

• Experience from a similar HR role in an international environment
• Good interpersonal skills and a service-oriented mindset
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and a sense of urgency and flexibility
• Proficiency in MS Office and HR systems (we have Workday)

Join us

If you’re interested in learning more or joining us, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and no later than September 10, 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so don’t hesitate to express your interest.

For additional information about the position, please contact Louise Bøje Jensen at [email protected].

Building a Diverse Workplace

In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!

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