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Maersk • USA, North Carolina, Charlotte, 28273 | United States of America

People Relations Partner

Employment type:  Full time
Salary:  $100,000 – $130,000 per annum
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Job Description

Are You Ready to Navigate the Future of Global Trade?

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

We believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning, and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organization 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.

What we Offer:

  • Global Reach, Local Impact: Thrive in a role with international scope, contributing to projects that shape global trade.
  • Inclusive and Dynamic Culture: Join a team where diversity is strength, fostering an environment rich in personal and professional growth opportunities.
  • Competitive Rewards: Benefit from a compensation package matching your role as a leading industry player, complemented by best-in-class benefits and talent development programs recognized worldwide.

About the role: We are searching for People Relations Partner.

This role is responsible for building, fostering and advancing scalable workforce practices & policies that support Maersk Core Values and North American landside business strategies.

In this role, you will:

  • Support policy governance & people process standardization.
  • Drive general HR compliance mechanisms that support a positive employee experience.
  • Interpret data to identify trends and work with cross functional teams to mitigate risk.
  • Build training content and drive leadership capability development across teams in North America.
  • Drive proactive risk mitigation strategies through the continuous improvement of our policies and processes.
  • Own and participate in regional/global projects designed to improve the employee experience.

What you bring:

  • Advanced or bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
  • 5-8 years of experience in Employee Relations and/or General Human Resources.
  • Collaborative style of working. This role requires significant cross-functional partnership that brings senior leaders together to solve complex problems (e.g., HR, Legal, Operations, Finance, etc.).
  • Organizational curiosity that promotes creditability and trust with the people function.
  • A disciplined project manager mindset to balance multiple priorities and executional deliverables.
  • Ability to analyse data and design proactive mitigation strategies that are scalable and actionable.
  • Expertise in labor and employee relations.

Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock global opportunities. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Charlotte, NC

Salary: $100,000 - $130,000*

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, and 401k Match.

*The above-stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors, such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.

Notice to applicants applying to positions in the United States: You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

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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3rd - Best Workplace Culture

3rd - Best Workplace Culture

Flexa awards 2026
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Top 10 - Best Workplace Benefits

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