People Partner (Strategic Projects & Capability Building)

Job Description

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

At Maersk, we are on a journey to build a high‑performing, values‑driven organization. We are looking for a People Partner (Strategic Projects & Capability Building) who will work closely with leaders to drive organizational change, strengthen people and leadership capabilities, and align people processes with strategic business goals.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on influencing leadership, driving transformation, and making meaningful impact across performance, engagement, and workforce development.

We offer

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organisation reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

Key responsibilities

1. Change Management

• Support change readiness through effective communication, training, and stakeholder engagement.

• Provide frameworks and coaching to support successful transitions.
  

2. Culture & Engagement

• Champion organizational values and embed behaviors through People programs.

• Drive employee engagement initiatives and run People Pulse, action planning, and feedback loops.

• Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB).
  

3. Leadership & Team Development

• Roll out leadership development programs and People Solutions offerings.

• Facilitate collaboration and improve team effectiveness.

• Support coaching, mentoring, and peer-learning initiatives.
  

4. Policy Deployment & Enforcement

• Partner with leaders on structure, role clarity, and workforce alignment.

• Conduct diagnostics to identify capability gaps and improvement opportunities.

• Support organizational and people process improvement.
  

5. Talent & Capability Building

• Enable succession planning, talent reviews, and development initiatives.

• Align talent strategies with future skills and business priorities.

• Support recruitment and workforce planning for critical roles.
  

6. Drive Regional and Global Projects

We’re looking for

• Strong stakeholder management and the ability to influence at senior levels

• Expertise in change management and organizational development

• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills

• Experience designing or deploying People programs

• Ability to communicate, facilitate, and collaborate effectively

• A mindset for innovation, agility, and continuous improvement

• Experience in designing and implementing capability building programs

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.
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