People Operations Advisor (m/f/d)

Job Description

The Senior People Operations Advisor provides expert operational HR support and advisory services to employees and managers across the DACH region throughout the employee lifecycle. The role acts as a key point of contact for complex HR matters, drives process improvements, and ensures accurate, compliant, and efficient execution of HR operations while delivering a high-quality employee experience.

Shape exceptional employee experiences across the DACH region

As a Senior People Operations Advisor, you will be a trusted partner to employees and managers across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, delivering expert HR operational support throughout the employee lifecycle. Combining strong HR expertise with a service-oriented mindset, you will help ensure a seamless employee experience while driving process excellence and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Provide expert HR operational support and guidance to employees and managers across the DACH region.
• Manage complex employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, transfers, contractual changes, leave administration, and offboarding.
• Prepare employment-related documentation, including contracts, amendments, certificates, references, and termination documents.
• Support works council processes and ensure compliance with labor law requirements and internal policies.
• Maintain accurate employee data and HR transactions in Workday and other HR systems.
• Manage HR inquiries and cases through multiple channels while delivering a high-quality employee experience.
• Partner closely with People Partners, Payroll, and other stakeholders to resolve operational and employee-related matters.
• Drive process improvements, standardization, and the adoption of HR technologies and self-service solutions.
• Support reporting, people analytics, and the implementation of new HR processes and organizational changes.

What You'll Bring

• Solid experience in HR Operations, People Services, or HR Administration within an international environment.
• Strong knowledge of employee lifecycle processes and HR administration, ideally within the DACH region.
• Experience working with HR systems, preferably Workday.
• A proactive, solution-oriented approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in German and English.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, international environment. You'll play a key role in delivering exceptional People Operations services, shaping employee experiences, and driving continuous improvement across the business.

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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