People Advisor - South Cluster

Job Description

Would you like to be part of a value-driven, commercially oriented international environment where we enable global trade every day? We are looking for a People Advisor to join our Frontline People Organization in our Contract Logistics business.

The People Advisor plays a pivotal role in advancing the company's People Strategy through top-notch administrative support for the organization. The People Advisor’s responsibilities encompass the implementation of essential HR/ ER processes within their specific functional domain. Additionally, the People Advisor serves as an advocate for the company culture, driving industrial peace and striving to foster a positive and enriching experience for all employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the People & Employee Relations Partner in managing the full spectrum of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, promotions, transfers, terminations, compliance, reporting, performance appraisals, and compensation reviews
• Assist in driving employee engagement initiatives while ensuring compliance with employment laws, internal policies, and best practices to maintain a positive and compliant workplace culture
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee queries on HR policies and procedures, including compensation, benefits, leave policies, payroll, performance management, HR systems, and other employee lifecycle matters
• Manage end-to-end recruitment for third-party (white- and blue-collar) employees, in collaboration with vendors and hiring managers
• Oversee the processing and validation of monthly vendor payroll invoices, ensuring timely and accurate reconciliation in coordination with Finance and vendors
• Plan, coordinate, and support a variety of employee engagement activities in collaboration with internal stakeholders to enhance employee experience, motivation, and retention
• Promote usage of the Employee HR Portal by guiding employees in accessing HR knowledge content, including global/local policies, procedures, and FAQs
• Provide guidance and support to employees and managers on using Workday and other HR platforms, encouraging effective adoption of self-service capabilities
• Drive the organization’s inclusion agenda by supporting and coordinating hiring initiatives for instance, people with diverse abilities in alignment with DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) goals
• Cascade and communicate HR updates, policy changes, and announcements to relevant teams and office locations to ensure alignment and awareness
• Accurately execute HR transactions in Workday and other HR systems, maintaining high standards of data quality and integrity
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying and supporting initiatives to streamline and standardize HR processes

Who we are looking for:

• Relevant experience (4 years+) in Human Resources preferably in Employee Relations or related fields
• Knowledge of Pakistan 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 is preferred
• Open to travel for work purposes
• Qualification - Bachelors, HRM majors preferred

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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