Sr HR Business Partner

Job Description

APM Terminals

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 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.

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

PURPOSE

• Develops & drives the HR strategy and provides strong functional leadership to the business

• Acts as chief business partner to the Managing Director and other members of BU Executive team on strategic issues relating to Human Resources. Strong lead for Employee Relations and Compliance for Third Party Labour.

• Responsible for advising, setting, and adherence to company policy, ensuring adherence to labor law, and providing strategic direction for the human resources

Purpose of the Role

• The position will be responsible for setting and delivering HR objectives which are within the strategy & business plans of the business unit.

• The incumbent will be expected to be constantly enhancing the existing people management practices and policies while always complying with labor laws and Global APMT Policies.

• The position is multi-dimensional as decisions can impact all 3 dimensions of the business – operational, financial, and human.

CRITICAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE (IPE Factor: Knowledge)

• The position requires a professional standard of knowledge to lead teams through functional/general expertise in the HR and associated functions.

• Minimum university degree in human resources, business administration, behavioral science, or management.

• Requires 15 years’ experience with at least 3-5 years in a functional lead position.

• Proven managerial experience, preferably in the ports, logistics or manufacturing industry

• Must be thoroughly familiar with local labor and employment law and practices.

• Thorough understanding of investigative methods and principles.

• Complete and thorough understanding of international management standards and principles. Strong experience in managing large number of third party labour.

• Thoroughly knowledgeable in various international human resources standards in the areas of compensation, employee relations, general benefits, employment and staffing practices, and organizational development.

• Must be able to work effectively with all levels of the organization, including top, middle and supervisory levels of management.

• Effective interpersonal and negotiation skills.

• Collaborative work style, fostering cooperation and teamwork to achieve results.

• Able to exercise discretion and good judgment, with an ability to understand the effect of decisions overall in the company.

• Able to handle confidential company and employee information with complete discretion.

• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to extract, compile and analyze data.

• Advanced verbal and written communications skills in English.

Accountabilities

• Drive the HR agenda across the Business Unit. This includes Manpower Planning, Performance and Rewards, Talent Management, Operational Effectiveness and Employee Relations

• Work closely with the EEO – Employee Experience Organisation and ensure delivery for HR Operations

• The incumbent is required to constantly improve people management practices & the role is multi-dimensional as decisions can impact all areas of the terminal business.

• Manpower Planning:

  • Ensure that the organizational structure is in line with the business strategy. Provide and implement plans for expansion projects.

  • Oversee HR implementation with timely and qualitative talent acquisition processes from the COE

  • Implement HR practices for effective induction and onboarding of new employees

• Performance and Rewards:

  • Deploy Employees based on the organization requirements from time to time.

  • Embed the MPACT Culture and guide the teams to follow performance management processes and drive developmental plans.

  • Partner with the Rewards COE to administer the compensation system and methodology, ensuring consistent practices based on Maersk global standards.

• Talent Management:

  • Support the Managing Director with the development of his/her direct reports as a high performing team.

  • Lead along with the L&D COE in training administration and judging efficiency and efficacy of training

  • Drive people development processes through MPACT

  • Ensure a highly engaged and skilled work force through imparting behavioral and functional training interventions

  • Formulate and implement the training calendar focused on strengthening The APMT Way via strengthening understanding of APMM Group Values

• Operational Effectiveness

  • Along with the People Advisors, ensure general administrative documents, including employment contracts status changes (job title, salary grade, pay), separations from employment, and other related matters.

  • Execute HR systems and tools based on the EEO guidance through teams allocated by them

  • Drive Employee Engagement Survey as per Maersk global standards. Work with the People partners and business leaders to enhance engagement

• Governance and Compliance

  • Lead all compliances and ensure adherence of labor-related laws and regulations. Manage compliance for third party labour in full.

  • Keeps fully informed of changes in labour or employment law matters.

• Employee Relations:

  • Recommend solutions and execute significant employee relations processes. Keep connected with all levels of workforce to receive the pulse within the outside the organization. Advice and Communicate plans to the BU Senior Management Team.

  • Responsible to maintain key contacts with employer associations & labor and other statutory officials (as required).

  • Acts as a key liaison with the community, as it may relate to the company overall or to some aspect of the human resources function.

  • Responsible for management of all worker groups including unions, worker representatives & collective bargaining bodies

WORK/BUSINESS CONTACTS AND AUTHORITY(IPE Factor: Communication)

• Internal:

  • Management Team

  • All terminal employees

  • Relevant stakeholders internal to Maersk Group

• External:

  • Training institutions & providers

  • Pension Fund administrators

  • Auditors; Lawyers; Consultants

  • Labour regulatory authorities

  • External Union officials

REPORTING AND SCOPE (IPE Factor: Knowledge-Teams & Breadth)

• Direct reports to this position: 3 DR’s in HR/ER

• This position reports directly to the Regional HR Business Partner of Asia and Middle East with a dotted line functional reporting to the Managing Director

• The scope of this position is limited to the location of the port and the regional offices for Pipavav business. However, it will be encouraged that the position participates in portfolio functional initiatives.

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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