Associate HR Business Partner

At Maersk we have a vision that’s larger than the ocean: to be a true integrator of container logistics connecting and simplifying our customers’ supply chain through lobal end-to-end solutions. We count on our people to make it happen. 

That is why we are building a new global HR service delivery model enabled by new technology: to make sure we deliver great experience to our people, so they can deliver great experience to our customers. 
The HR organization of the Future will work across brands, geographies, and cultures to support the integrator of container logistics Maersk strategy. By joining our headquarter team early on, you have a unique opportunity to influence the vision and delivery of the People Partnering Organisation. 

The HR of the Future programme will be implemented in March 2022, where the position title of this job will be called ‘People Partner’ in the new organisation.

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We offer

At Maersk, we see global trade as a force for good, connecting communities, feeding and bringing wealth to the world. We move 20% of global container trade, and we exercise our leadership position responsibly. We strive ambitiously to make trade more open, inclusive and sustainable – for communities, customers and employees worldwide. With Maersk, you’ll be surprised at the difference we can make in the world together.

Based in Maersk HQ, you will be part of a diverse team that supports leaders in our Global Headquarter. In close collaboration with your team and your HR Business Partner colleagues, you ensure a stellar support to our business leaders on both planned HR annual cycle activities as well as ad hoc HR tasks.

You will be a sparring partner for leaders in a defined part of the business and will also work together with your People Partner peers on bigger HQ HR projects, as well as knowledge share and support each other in making your role even more impactful. You will be an instrumental part of the HR transformation (HR of the Future) - one of Europe’s largest on-going HR transformations - that will go live in March 2022 and help our business leaders navigate in the new ways of working.

So, join the People Partner team and be part of an exciting change and learning journey, where you will get a great opportunity to impact the way HR partners with the business.

At Maersk we value diversity in all its forms, including and not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. Work with us and you will be part of a multinational workplace that genuinely values diversity and where everybody can feel at home.

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Key responsibilities

As we progress on our journey towards establishing a brand-agnostic people partnering model, you will play a key role in making it a success. Initially you will be involved in preparation to go-live and work on embedding the new ways of working, new HR processes and technology (Workday and ServiceNow), supporting leaders through the transition.

During 2022 your role will continue to evolve and your scope will change from implementation to steady state people partnering to include the below areas of responsibility:

People Partners play an essential role in implementing Maersk People Strategy collaborating with the HR Business Partners, while also being at a wheelhouse of business transformation. Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Build strong relationships with leaders and their teams, understand business strategic priorities, and play a key role in operationalising those.

• Drive the local delivery of the annual HR Cycle, including annual performance management, compensation, succession planning and development.

• Resolve employee relations issues, support and advise leaders on HR-related matters & policies.

• Act as talent broker across the organisation to obtain specific developmental experience.

• Draw people insights from available real-time reports to identify and address opportunities for improvement with leaders and local management.

• Facilitate people related sessions with leadership teams and various employee populations on different HR aspects.

• Participate in on-site recruitment where needed and coordinate and perform employee activities required on site, i.e. onboarding, training sessions.

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We are looking for

To succeed in this role, you should genuinely be a people’s person and thrive in an environment where no two days are alike. Your daily job will be to engage with different stakeholders and use your wide breadth of HR knowledge to support leaders on a range of people matters and policies.

As for the skillset and experience, we are looking for:

• Solid experience (5-8 years) as an HR business partner and deep understanding of HR fundamentals, including recruitment, people performance management, employee engagement, compensation, development, employee relations.

• Passionate about the business and partnering with and supporting leaders to deliver on business results.

• Experience from large international organizations and strong ability to build relationships and navigate a complex stakeholder matrix.

• Good change management, facilitation and coaching skills.

• Be able to take ownership and act autonomously, while also adopting a collaborative working style, fostering cooperation and teamwork to find solutions.

• Flexibility and adaptability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

• Resilience: the change process, is anything but straightforward; accepting uncertainty and bouncing back from setbacks while keeping your enthusiasm is a tall order, but we need it.

• Be self-driven, energetic, and have a ‘can-do’ mindset.

Combined with your working experience, we expect that you have a master’s degree within HR or equivalent. You are fluent in written and spoken English, while Danish is not required.

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