Our People Function works across brands, geographies, and cultures to support one global Maersk. As People Advisor in the Frontline People Organization you will support our warehouse in Bremerhaven and you’ll play a vital part in our success, supporting our employees with their HR queries so that they can focus on their own jobs. Taking care of their issues, whether big or small, and making sure they get a great employee experience in every interaction with HR.

The People (HR) team is looking for an HR Advisor to join our great team in Bremerhaven. This role provides support to our warehouse and is based on-site.

Your role as HR Advisor will be to solve the HR-related queries of our employees and leaders and make sure their interaction with HR results in a great experience. For this you will:

• Own people’s queries about HR policies and procedures, understand their needs, investigate options, seek solutions, and partner with other HR colleagues to resolve the queries
• Work in close connection with our warehouse leaders to support with absence and discipline cases
• Collaborate with the managers to draft and deploy a site engagement plan
• Actively work in Workday (our HR management system) and maintain case trackers, driving timely action where needed
• Support employees with their benefits, policy & procedure queries, understand their needs, investigate options, seek solutions, and partner with other HR colleagues to resolve the queries.
• Guide and train employees and managers in the HR systems and HR service delivery model
• Support the delivery of the HR Cycle with co-ordination and administration related to hiring, onboarding, annual performance management, job moves, exit, etc.
• Implement a comprehensive communication plan to ensure all company and site updates reach all associates, utilizing various channels such as notice boards, TV screens, start-of-shift briefs, etc.
• Ensure the accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of various HR-related documents. Key documentation review responsibilities could include Employee Records, HR Policies & Procedures, Compliance Auditing, and Benefits & Compensation. Mitigate potential legal and compliance risks through diligent review and maintenance of documentation.
• collaboration with temp agencies

Who we are looking for

We need you to be passionate about delivering great employee experience! You have a lot of empathy and drive to take care of every employee’s query.

As for the skillset and experience, we are looking for:

• A knowledge of German labour law as well as a foundation and understanding of HR principles, practices, and legal compliance requirements
• Experience in resolving employee relations issues
• Great collaboration and communication skills
• Fluency in German, good level of English
• Experience in Workday or other HRIS would be an asset

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 .