People 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 chains through global end-to-end solutions.

Our people make that possible.

We’re looking for an experienced People Partner / HR Manager to join us at our new site in Doncaster
. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a new operation, partnering closely with site leadership and helping to build a positive, engaging and high-performing working environment from the outset.

As part of our wider UK HR team, you’ll combine strong generalist HR expertise with a particular strength in Employee Relations , providing trusted advice, coaching and challenge to leaders across a broad range of people matters.

We’re particularly interested in hearing from candidates with strong Employee Relations experience and a background within warehousing, logistics or a similarly fast-paced operational environment
.

This is a varied, hands-on HR role where no two days are quite the same.

You’ll be a visible and trusted HR partner to the site leadership team, providing guidance and support across everything from employee relations and organisational change to performance, talent, engagement and the wider people agenda.

As part of a new site, you’ll also have the opportunity to help establish and embed effective people practices and ways of working, supporting leaders and colleagues as the operation develops.

You’ll work collaboratively with HR Business Partners, People Advisory colleagues and our Centres of Excellence, while remaining close to the day-to-day operation and the people who make it happen.

As our People Partner / HR Manager, you will:

• Partner with site Operations, HR Business Partners and People Advisory teams to support the delivery of our People Strategy.
• Build strong relationships with leaders and their teams, acting as a trusted adviser and key point of contact on people-related matters.
• Provide expert advice and coaching on Employee Relations , including complex and sensitive cases.
• Support and guide leaders through matters including absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Coach managers to build their confidence and capability in managing people matters effectively and consistently.
• Support organisational change and business transformation initiatives.
• Drive the local delivery of the annual HR cycle, including performance management, compensation, succession planning and development.
• Help establish and embed effective HR policies, processes and ways of working across the new Doncaster operation.
• Ensure people practices remain aligned with UK employment legislation and company policies.
• Support TUPE activity where required.
• Partner with leaders to identify talent, encourage development and support internal mobility across the organisation.
• Use people data and insights to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Deliver HR training, workshops and coaching sessions for leaders and employee groups.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and other site-based people activities where required.
• Work collaboratively across the wider HR organisation to provide a consistent and effective HR service.

We’re looking for a credible, confident and approachable HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, operational environment and building strong relationships with the leaders and teams they support.

You’ll bring broad HR knowledge, but we are particularly interested in candidates who have developed a strong Employee Relations specialism and are confident managing and advising on complex ER matters.

Experience with in a warehousing or logistics environment would be highly…