The role is based in Denain (France).

Our People Function works across brands, geographies, and cultures to support one global Maersk. As People Advisor in the Frontline People Organisation you will support our new warehouse in Denain 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 a People (HR) Advisor to join our great team in Denain. This role provides support to our new warehouses and is based on-site.

Your role as People (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, discipline and grievances 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.

What 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 French labour laws as well as a strong foundation and understanding of HR principles, practices, and legal compliance requirements
• Experience in resolving employee relations issues
• Great collaboration and communication skills
• Fluency in French yet and in written and verbal English (the language of our global business)
• Experience in Workday or other HRIS would be an asset

We offer

As one of the cornerstones of our values, we strive to deliver the right environment for the right people while fostering a culture of fairness, mutual respect, responsibility, and care for our business and our customers.

We have a competitive compensation and benefits package for our employees, including medical insurance, flexible working policy and annual bonus.

If you could see yourself in this role and are keen to be part of the journey to deliver a world-class People Advisory services at Maersk, we look forward to hearing from you!

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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