Associate People Partner

Responsibilities

• Employee Relations & Workplace Support
• Act as the first point of contact for employee-related matters, including attendance, leaves of absence, investigations, disciplinary actions, and workplace concerns.
• Conduct fair, thorough, and timely investigations, gathering facts and recommending appropriate actions.
• Support managers in handling performance and conduct matters with consistency and clarity.
• Ensure all employee interactions reflect Uprightness -acting with integrity, fairness, and professionalism at all times.
• Manager Partnership & Workforce Support
• Coach and support managers on employee relations, performance management, and policy interpretation.
• Partner with facility leaders to manage headcount, workforce planning, and temporary staffing needs.
• Provide clear, practical guidance that enables leaders to make sound people decisions.
• Demonstrate Humbleness by listening, building trust, and working collaboratively across teams.
• Talent Processes & Employee Lifecycle
• Support onboarding, promotions, transfers, terminations, and offboarding processes with accuracy and consistency.
• Manage performance processes, including corrective actions and Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).
• Facilitate training sessions and People Function initiatives to support capability building and engagement.
• Foster an environment aligned with Our Employees , where individuals feel supported, respected, and set up for success.
• Compliance, Governance & Risk Management
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, including wage and hour requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support audits related to employee records and HR processes.
• Participate in unemployment, wage/hour, and EEOC hearings as required.
• Protect the company's reputation by upholding standards aligned with Our Name in all decisions and actions.
• HR Operations, Data & Continuous Improvement
• Maintain accurate employee data in Workday or equivalent systems, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Generate and analyze reports to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct audits and implement corrective actions where needed.
• Continuously improve processes and ways of working, anticipating issues and driving efficiency in line with Constant Care .
• How the Role Demonstrates Maersk's Corporate Values
• Constant Care
• Anticipates risks, prevents issues, and proactively supports managers and employees.
• Drives continuous improvement across HR processes and site practices.
• Humbleness
• Listens actively and builds trust across frontline and leadership populations.
• Works collaboratively and remains open to feedback and new perspectives.
• Uprightness
• Acts with integrity, consistency, and fairness in all employee matters.
• Handles sensitive situations and data with accountability and professionalism.
• Our Employees
• Supports a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace environment.
• Prioritizes employee experience, engagement, and development.
• Our Name
• Represents Maersk with professionalism in all interactions.
• Ensures high-quality execution and protects the company's reputation.
• Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• >5 years of experience in HR, employee relations, or operational HR roles.
• Experience supporting frontline and unionized environments required.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and employee relations practices.
• Experience with Workday, ADP, or similar HR systems preferred.
• HR certification (PHR/SPHR/CPHR) is an asset.
• What Success Looks Like
• Consistent, fair, and high-quality employee relations support across the site.
• Strong manager capability and confidence in handling people matters.
• High data integrity and compliance with minimal audit gaps.
• Proactive identification and mitigation of people risks.
• Strong trust and credibility with employees, leaders, and cross-functional partners.
• Starting Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 CAD*
• Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and w

Additional Information

Associate People Partner - Maersk North America Role Summary The Associate People Partner is the frontline People Function representative and trusted advisor to managers and employees. This role ensures consistent and high-quality delivery across employee relations, compliance, and core HR processes, while strengthening leadership capability and employee experience. The Associate People Partner operates as both an operational executor and a people partner-ensuring that all actions reflect Maersk's Corporate Values: Constant Care, Humbleness, Uprightness, Our Employees, and Our Name.

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