Senior Marine People Advisor

Job Description

We Offer

At Maersk, our seafarers are at the heart of our operations. As a Senior Marine People Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting and guiding our seafarers throughout their employment journey, ensuring they feel supported, valued, and empowered.

In this role, you will act as a trusted HR partner and escalation point, providing expert guidance on complex HR matters while supporting the Marine People team in delivering a consistent, high-quality people experience. You will work closely with colleagues across regions and functions, contributing to a collaborative, inclusive, and purpose-driven environment.

This is an opportunity to take on a senior HR role with real impact, combining operational excellence, stakeholder management, and team support in a global organization.

Key Responsibilities

Trusted HR Partner to Seafarers

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for seafarers throughout their employment lifecycle
• Issue Seafarer Employment Agreements and provide expert guidance on employment-related matters
• Conduct sign-off conversations and support seafarers during key employment transitions
• Safeguard seafarer wellbeing, including welfare, illness cases, and family-related matters
• Support key lifecycle events such as parental leave, retirement, and exit processes

Performance, Development, and Employee Experience

• Coordinate and support performance management processes, including appraisals, development plans, and disciplinary actions
• Provide career guidance and support individual development
• Identify training needs and support development initiatives aligned with talent strategy
• Promote a positive employee experience and strong engagement with seafarers

HR Operations and Administration

• Manage end-to-end HR administration, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency
• Support payroll-related queries, leave management, benefits administration, and expense claims
• Handle sensitive matters including grievances and complex employee cases
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and reporting to relevant authorities
• Participate in duty phone coverage as required

Leadership and Team Support

• Act as escalation point in the absence of the Marine People Manager
• Support and guide Marine People Advisors in complex HR situations
• Assist the Marine People Manager with task execution, delegation, and team coordination
• Contribute to HR projects, process improvements, and implementation of new initiatives

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Build strong relationships with seafarers and internal stakeholders including Crewing, Fleet Groups, Marine Standards, and Marine People teams globally
• Collaborate with external stakeholders such as local authorities and third-party partners
• Ensure continuity of service through effective handovers and proactive communication

Who We Are Looking For

You are an experienced HR professional who thrives in a dynamic, global environment and is passionate about supporting employees and enabling teams to perform at their best.

You bring:

• Solid experience in HR, preferably supporting frontline or operational populations
• Strong communication skills with empathy and professionalism
• Ability to manage complex cases and multiple priorities
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
• Ability to act as a trusted advisor and escalation point
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Proactive mindset with focus on continuous improvement
• Leadership mindset with ability to guide and support colleagues
• Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken)

Experience in the maritime industry or international HR environment is an advantage.

Why Join Maersk

• Be part of a global leader in integrated logistics
• Play a key role in supporting our seafarers worldwide
• Work in a collaborative, international environment
• Opportunity to grow and develop your HR career
• Join a company committed to diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement

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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