Employee Relations Specialist

Job Description

You've seen us everywhere, from a road trip, passing over one of our trucks, to the biggest ports on the planet where we touch land to continue our journey All The Way to your front door. Now it's your chance to get to know us from within: a workplace full of warmth, friendship and support. We invite you to join our wonderful team and be part of our purpose: Improving life for all by integrating the world. If you believe you would add value to Maersk but don’t meet all the criteria we have included in this advert, we would still love to hear from you. Please explain the value you would bring in your application. Join us and play an important role on our team lifting global trade every day!

We offer

As Employee Relations Specialist, you will play a critical role in driving both strategic initiatives and operational excellence for France, driving our current people priorities for the Country, ensuring seamless execution of people and labor relations (ER/LR) strategies, particularly in your engagement with unions and workers' councils. This position offers a unique blend of high-level strategic influence and hands-on operational involvement, requiring adaptability and a passion for navigating both arenas effectively.

By joining Maersk, you will join the AP Moller-Maersk Group and can expect:

• A truly international working environment with a wide range of international career opportunities
• Flexible working options can be discussed for many of our office-based roles
• Working for a company that has a commitment to create a more diverse and inclusive environment
• A large focus in our operations on reducing emissions and being net zero in 2040.
• An open and engaging working environment
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic environment
• Competitive compensation packages

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Advisory: Act as an advisor to management on labor relations topics, helping navigate negotiations, consultations, and works council/union interactions that align with organizational objectives.

• Administrative support: Maintain accurate records of agreements and key discussions between the company and employee representatives. Coordinate ER meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and documentation. Prepare reports, presentations, and other materials for use in discussions and negotiations.
• Policy Development: Partner with HR leadership to shape, implement, and continuously improve policies that drive positive employee relations, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and best practices across the country.
• Union & Works Council Engagement: Lead and support structured dialogues with unions and workers’ councils, managing negotiations and preparing key agreements.
• Strategic Communications: Develop and execute communication strategies that enhance transparency and trust between management, unions, and employees, ensuring smooth implementation of change initiatives.
• Project Leadership: Lead or contribute to employee relations projects, such as workforce transitions, organizational change initiatives, or policy standardization across multiple regions.
• Stakeholder Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, unions, and external legal advisors

What we are looking for:

• French and English language a must (C1 minimum)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or related field. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Human Resources. Minimum of 3 years expertise in employee and labor relations in France within a multinational environment
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, capable of aligning employee relations initiatives with broader organizational goals.
• Ability to maneuver a multi layered matrix organization.
• Strong communication skills, able to navigate sensitive conversations with tact and influence key stakeholders.

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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