People Partner Central South Europe

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.

This role is located in the Budapest.

What We Offer

The People Partner role offers broad scope and high impact. You will gain a deep understanding of the business across your designated geography or site, working at the heart of a fast‑evolving organization. Operating in a dynamic environment, you will draw on your full HR toolkit to coach and support local and site leadership teams as we navigate significant business transformation.

In this role, you will engage with diverse stakeholders and apply your HR expertise to advise and support leaders across a wide range of people matters and policies.

This position covers the Central South Area across the assigned businesses and reports to the Area Head of People Function.

Joining Maersk means becoming part of a global company moving 20% of the world’s trade every day. Our people are one of our core values, and we embrace diversity in all its forms as a strength that fuels high‑performance teams across brands, cultures, and geographies.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with HRBPs, Site Operations, and Advisory Teams to execute the People Strategy.
• Deliver our HR service model by collaborating closely with People Advisory and Centers of Excellence.
• Build strong relationships with leaders and act as their primary HR advisor and sparring partner.
• Lead the local execution of the annual HR Cycle (performance, compensation, succession, development).
• Resolve employee relations matters and guide leaders on HR policies and practices.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of local labor law to ensure full compliance.
• Use real‑time people insights to identify opportunities and support leaders in taking action.
• Facilitate training sessions and workshops for leaders and employees across key HR topics.
• Support on‑site recruitment activities and coordinate employee lifecycle processes (onboarding, training, etc.).
• Participate in global mobility processes as required.

Who We Are Looking For

To thrive in this role, you are a genuine people‑centred professional who enjoys variety and fast‑paced environments where no two days are the same.

You bring:

• Solid HR management experience preferably in a logistics or similar operational environment.
• A business‑oriented mindset and demonstrated ability to partner with leaders to drive results.
• Advanced knowledge of local labor legislation; experience in unionized settings is a plus.
• Experience developing, safeguarding, and interpreting HR policies and processes.
• Ability to act as a trusted advisor across a broad range of HR topics.
• Experience navigating complex organizations and stakeholder ecosystems.
• Strong change management, facilitation, and coaching skills.
• High ownership, autonomy, and a collaborative approach to problem‑solving.
• Strong grounding in HR fundamentals: recruitment, performance, engagement, compensation, development, T&D, and employee relations.
• Flexibility and resilience to deliver in a dynamic, high‑change environment.
• A self‑driven, energetic, and solutions‑focused mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Hungarian and English.

You have been reading so far, we’re are glad to see you are interested. If you could see yourself in this role and are keen to be part of this journey 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.

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