We’re looking for a hands-on, strategic and experienced HR Manager with progressive HR generalist experience, to be the driving force behind our day-to-day people operations as we continue our international growth. Based in central London, you’ll be the go-to person for all HR matters — from recruitment and employee relations to compensation, benefits, and learning and development. This is a roll-up-your-sleeves role where you’ll have the chance to strengthen our HR foundations while supporting an entrepreneurial shipping business on its next exciting chapter.

ABOUT US

Windward Shipping set sail in 2017 with the privilege of working with clients across the globe, connecting people in the world of shipping. Our wide range of expertise and knowledge means that our experienced brokers work in tandem with specialist professionals to form teams tailored to our clients’ needs of any size, from the largest names in shipping to boutiques and individuals, and provide an integrated service supported by a collaborative culture.
We have teams of experts focusing on dry cargo chartering worldwide, fixing business on voyage, COA, time charter and long-period basis, facilitating the interests of a range of close Charterers, Ship Owners, and Operating companies. As Members of the Baltic Exchange Windward strive to promote professionalism and integrity by adhering to The Baltic Code.
Our priority is the continuous improvement of our services, systems, and processes to empower our clients to continue serving the global trade in a new age of dry bulk shipping.
With offices in Athens, Dubai, Singapore, and London as our HQ. To be a part of this next phase of a new age of dry bulk shipping!

· Lead and manage HR operations across the UK and international offices, overseeing employee contracts, payroll, onboarding, and offboarding, and ensuring flawless delivery of payroll and benefits in partnership with Finance.
· Serve as the primary HR contact for employees, providing timely and accurate guidance on benefits, leave, pay, and other employment matters.
· Drive the full recruitment lifecycle, from attracting top talent to managing offers, while ensuring a best-in-class onboarding experience for new hires.
· Design and deliver the internship and graduate programme, representing the business at graduate fairs and fostering strong links with universities.
· Manage visa and immigration requirements for the UK and UAE, ensuring compliance and smooth processing.
· Review and optimise the UK and international benefits offering, ensuring competitiveness and alignment with employee needs.
· Act as a trusted advisor to leadership and managers, building strong relationships and influencing people decisions at all levels.
· Develop and implement HR policies and procedures that embody the company’s values and support a positive workplace culture.
· Oversee all employee relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes.
· Streamline HR systems and processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and employee experience.
· Shape and lead the Learning & Development agenda, identifying skills gaps and delivering impactful initiatives.
· Manage year-end reward processes, including salary benchmarking, compensation reviews, and the implementation of competitive reward practices.