Human Resources Associate (m/f)

We are pleased to offer an excellent career opportunity for a motivated professional to join us as an HR Associate in a fast-growing ship management company. This role provides a perfect platform to develop your HR career in an international organization and gain hands-on experience across all areas of human resources. As an HR Associate for our shore-based staff, you will be responsible for supporting key HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, training coordination, and HR administration. You will work closely with managers and employees across departments, ensuring smooth processes and a positive employee experience. Job Description: Recruitment & On-boarding: - Handle the end-to-end hiring process, from job posting to new joiners’ onboarding - Manage job advertisements and explore innovative channels to attract qualified candidates - Maintain and monitor pre-employment documentation and requirements - Maintain communication with candidates to answer questions, coordinate and schedule selection interviews and meetings - Preparation of employment contracts, training bond agreements, offer letters, and related documentation HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle Management: - Maintain and monitor all HR systems throughout the employee lifecycle - Track employee movements and ensure timely updates to employment status and coordination of relevant benefits - Provide support to employees and respond to HR-related inquiries in a timely and professional manner - Ensure full compliance with the resignation process and related procedures - Provide guidance to resigning employees and conduct exit interviews as needed - Ensure follow-up and timely renewal of expired medical exams - Ensure accurate salary, claims and benefits payments, including proper calculation and timely reporting - Maintain proper archiving of HR-related documentation Learning & Development: - Closely follow and update a Training Progress Tracker to monitor completion of training matrix for new joiners and refresher courses for all employees - Assist in organizing internal training courses, booking meeting rooms, and communication to employees - Work closely with the relevant business units to develop and evaluate learning initiatives and to ensure completion of the learning curriculum Employee Engagement & Internal Communication: - Support the planning, coordination, and monitoring of employee engagement events and activities - Inform new joining employees of well-being and benefits opportunities

Qualifications and Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Economy or a related field - Minimum of 1 year of experience working in the Human Resources department of an international organization, with exposure to employment contracts, salary calculation and payment, and performance management - Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail - Flexible and adaptable, capable of handling the diverse responsibilities of a generalist role - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally via phone, email, and in person - Friendly, service-oriented, and attentive, demonstrating strong interpersonal and customer service abilities