Opportunity
At Maersk we are on a revolutionary journey to simplify global trade which will give us the chance to offer a major impact on the world economy and on your career. At Maersk we want to be a true integrator of container logistics connecting and simplifying our customers supply chain through global end-to-end solutions. We count on our diverse people to make it happen.
We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.
What We Offer
This is an exciting career opportunity in an international business setting known for diversity and high paced environment. You will get to focus on creating valuable relations with current and new customers and work with highly professional teams in an environment where you will be valued recognized and well rewarded.
You will work with amazing and diverse colleagues with a deep sense of commitment to live Our Values and together go all the way for our customers society and for each other.
The Opportunity
Our People Function works across brands geographies and cultures to support one global Maersk. As People Operations Team Lead United Kingdom and Ireland you will play a critical role in driving operational excellence and supporting a team of People Operations Advisors to deliver a world-class employee experience. You will ensure that HR queries are resolved efficiently processes run smoothly and your team is empowered to provide exceptional service to employees and Stake Holders.
The role can based in any of our below UK Offices. The possible locations for being based are:
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of People Operations Advisors ensuring high performance engagement and continuous learning.
Drive operational excellence by monitoring service delivery metrics (HR cases in Workday) identifying improvement opportunities and implementing best practices.
Act as an escalation point for complex HR queries and ensure timely resolution in collaboration with other HR teams.
Oversee HR processes and systems (Workday) ensuring data accuracy and compliance with local labor laws for UK and Ireland and global standards.
Partner with HR leadership team People Partnering Payroll and Rewards to support the delivery of the HR cycle (onboarding performance management job changes exits etc.).
Your team will coach employees on HR policies tools and processes promoting self-service and digital adoption.
Contribute to projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing employee experience and operational efficiency.
Who we are looking for
Experience in HR operations and strong knowledge of UK & Ireland labour law and HR practices.
Leadership experience: ability to manage coach and develop a team in a fast-paced environment.
Strong collaboration and communication skills with a focus on building trust and relationships.
Structured solution-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
Agility and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic global organization.
Experience working with HR systems preferably Workday;
Drive to identify needs investigate options seek solutions and partner with other HR colleagues to resolve issues;
Ability to be an engaged member of a virtual team;
Closure orientation and low tolerance for delays and deviations
If you are passionate about leading teams driving operational excellence and delivering a world-class employee experience we look forward to hearing from you!
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Maersk Line is a Danish international container shipping company and the largest operating subsidiary of the Maersk Group, a Danish business conglomerate. It is the world's largest container shipping company by both fleet size and cargo capacity, serving 374 offices in 116 countries