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Maersk • Great Britain, Derby, DE74 2BB | United Kingdom

Hr Advisor - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

Job Description

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 global end-to-end solutions. We count on our people to make it happen.

At Maersk we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to: gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

This role is a 12 month Fixed Term contract (Maternity Cover)

Our People Function works across brands, geographies, and cultures to support one global Maersk. As People Advisor, you’ll play a vital part in our success, supporting our employees with their HR queries so that they can focus on their own jobs. Taking care of their issues, whether big or small, and making sure they get a great employee experience in every interaction with HR.

The People Advisory team for UK and Ireland is looking for a People Advisor to join our great team in Derby, Great Britain. This role provides support to our East Midlands warehouse and depot and requires presence on the site Monday - Friday.

Your role as People Advisor will be working with Site People Partner to solve the HR-related queries of our employees and leaders and make sure their interaction with HR results in a great experience.

For this you will:

  • Own people’s inquiries about HR policies and procedures, understand their needs, investigate options, seek solutions, and partner with other HR colleagues to resolve the inquiries.

  • Work in close connection with our warehouse site managers to support with benefits, policies & procedures, advising and supporting employees during various workplace-related concerns and allegations, ensuring a fair and equitable work environment, and appropriately resolving misconduct.

  • Actively work in Workday (our HR management system) and Service Now

  • Guide and train employees and managers in the new HR systems and service delivery model

  • Support the delivery of the HR Cycle with administrative tasks related to onboarding, annual performance management, job moves, exit, etc.

  • Ensure the accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of various HR-related documents. Key documentation review responsibilities could include Employee Records, HR Policies & Procedures, Compliance Auditing, and Benefits & Compensation. Mitigate potential legal and compliance risks through diligent review and maintenance of documentation.

What we are looking for

We need you to be passionate about delivering great employee experience! You have a lot of empathy and drive to take care of every employee’s query.

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

  • In-depth knowledge of UK labour laws as well as a strong foundation and understanding of HR principles, practices, and legal compliance requirements

  • Experience in resolving employee relations issues.

  • Great collaboration and communication skills

  • Fluency in written and verbal English

  • Experience in Workday or other HRIS would be an asset

We offer

As one of the cornerstones of our values, we strive to deliver the right environment for the right people while fostering a culture of fairness, mutual respect, responsibility, and care for our business and our customers.

We have a competitive compensation and benefits package for our employees, including medical insurance, flexible working policy and annual bonus.

If you could see yourself in this role and are keen to be part of the journey to deliver a world-class People Advisory services at Maersk, we look forward to hearing from you!

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.

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing accommodationrequests@maersk.com.

Company benefits

Open to part time work for some roles
Open to compressed hours
In house training
Health insurance
Dental coverage
Mental health platform access
Compassionate leave
Life assurance
Annual bonus
Referral bonus
Employee assistance programme
Employee discounts
Adoption leave
Private GP service
Buy or sell annual leave
Religious celebration leave
401K
Annual pay rises
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Learning platform
Mentoring
Enhanced maternity leave
Shared parental leave
Women’s health leave
L&D budget
Professional subscriptions
Lunch and learns

Working at Maersk

Company employees:

100,000+

Gender diversity (m:f):

65:35

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