Join APM Terminals Gujarat Pipavav (GPPL) as a People Partner based full-time onsite in Pipavav, Gujarat. This mid-to-senior level role requires a progressive HR professional to partner with business leaders, shape people strategies, and drive operational success in a dynamic port environment.
Requirements
6-8 years of experience as an HR Business Partner in a multicultural, international, fast-moving matrix organizational environment
Postgraduate degree in Human Resources
Fluency in English, Hindi, and Gujarati
Strong analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
Skills & Responsibilities
HR Analytics & Data: Analyze people data to support workforce planning, budgeting, and data-driven decision-making with terminal leaders.
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: Manage end-to-end recruitment, sourcing, and onboarding processes to ensure a fair and equitable candidate experience.
Performance & Employee Engagement: Drive objective-setting, performance reviews, and engagement action planning to foster a high-performing workplace culture.
Compensation & Rewards: Coordinate salary reviews, pay-for-performance processes, and bonus allocations in alignment with global reward policies.
Potential transition routes: People from HR Generalist or Talent Acquisition roles may bring employee relations and recruiting skills, alongside meeting the requirement for HR postgraduate education and multi-stakeholder management.
Job description
APM Terminals
Join APM Terminals Gujarat Pipavav (GPPL) as a People Partner!
Role: People Partner
Location: Pipavav, Gujarat (This role is based full-time in Pipavav (Onsite))
APM Terminals is one of the world's leading port and terminal operators, connecting global trade through safe, efficient, and sustainable logistics solutions.
At APM Terminals Gujarat Pipavav (GPPL), you'll have the opportunity to partner closely with business leaders, shape the people agenda, and support a dynamic operational environment at one of India's key gateway ports.
We are seeking a progressive, inclusive, and people-focused talent to align people strategies with business objectives at APM Terminals, Pipavav. You need to work closely with the senior leaders and create collaborative & consultative relationships with them to drive business success.
At APM Terminals, we are deeply committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every individual feels respected, heard, and empowered to grow.
Key Responsibilities
Manage Resourcing Process
Manage end-to-end recruitment at all levels with TAA lead within the Terminal ensuring panel strength and a fair/equitable process is adhered to in accordance with policy – Sourcing, assessment, pre-selection, final selection, offer.
Manage the onboarding of all external candidates from induction planning onwards.
Partners with leaders to enhance employee experience through the development and execution of onboarding and/or, post-hire interviews, and check-ins with employees.
Drive People Process
Drive consistent and high-quality objective setting and performance review processes to achieve improved levels of performance.
Ensure performance appraisals are completed in accordance with policy and assists managers and supervisors in their preparation whenever required.
Drive engagement survey with action planning and follow-ups with leaders.
Support leaders in managing people performance cases and recommend action plans.
Act as a sparring partner and build strong relationships with supported leaders and their teams, providing sparing and advice on people matters.
Advise leaders on team org. design to ensure fit with business needs, including role design, job levelling, and organization shape.
Own People Analytics / people VMS in an entity and address the improvement areas with the leaders and local management in cooperation with terminal / function People team.
Manage exit and offboarding process for separating employees.
Ensure conversations with leaders and PBPs are data-driven; Support People budgeting and forecasting process, as relevant.
Work with People Operations Specialist to drive the monthly payroll.
Work effectively with the entire regional EEO on day-to-day delivery of people processes as well as to resolve complex cases.
Proactively evaluate, advise on, and ensure updates are made to local People policies, procedures, documents; actively participate in People processes improvement projects and People audits.
Manage Compensation and Benefits
Closely coordinate with Regional EEO and partner with wider People community on support needed to run an efficient annual People cycle
Coordinate and support the entire salary and pay for performance review in close cooperation with the Head of HR.
Influence reward decisions effectively, ensuring compliance with the Global Rewards approach and fairness & consistency of decision making. Co-ordinate the salary review & bonus allocation process for the relevant teams, taking accountability for ensuring that decisions are accurately captured and processed.
Work with leaders on corporate/COE driven initiatives and rewards & recognition programs.
Scope & Reporting
Scope: APM Terminals Pipavav, Gujarat Reports to: Head of HR – Pipavav Indirect Reports: Regional EEO
Stakeholder Engagement
Internal:
Global & Regional People Function Team
Pipavav Terminal Leadership
Terminal employees
External:
Auditors
External candidates
Qualifications & Experience
6-8 years of experience in HR Business Partner, preferably in a multicultural, international, fast moving matrix organizational environment.
Postgraduate in Human Resources
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, and build trust at all levels.
Fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati
Must be able to handle confidential company and employee information with complete discretion.
Must have strong analytical skills, including the ability to extract, compile and analyse data.
Requires strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Requires a collaborative work style, fostering cooperation and teamwork.
Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to balance business priorities with employee welfare.
Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
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