Maersk

Global container shipping and end-to-end logistics

People Partner Manager

HR Generalist & Employee RelationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeChiba, JapanNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

15+ years of experience as an HR generalist and a solid understanding of HR fundamentals, including recruitment, people performance management, employee engagement, compensation, development, and employee relations.
A passion for the business and the ability to partner with and support leaders to deliver business results.
Advanced knowledge of labor law; experience in unionized environments is beneficial.
Experience in large international organizations and the ability to build relationships and navigate a complex stakeholder matrix.
Change management, facilitation, and coaching skills.
Ability to take ownership and act autonomously while adopting a collaborative working style to foster cooperation and teamwork in finding solutions.
Flexibility and adaptability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Resilience in accepting uncertainty and recovering from setbacks while maintaining enthusiasm through change.
Ability to work in both Japanese and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages.

Responsibilities

Implement the global People Strategy locally in alignment with regional and business goals.
Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for leaders and their teams on people-related matters.
Lead delivery of the annual human resources cycle, including performance management, compensation reviews, succession planning, and talent development.
Provide guidance and resolution on employee relations issues in alignment with company policies and local regulations.
Monitor and apply changes in local labor laws to ensure ongoing compliance.
Facilitate internal mobility and development opportunities across teams and regions as a talent broker.
Collaborate with the regional people team to manage daily human resources operations and resolve complex human resources cases.
Analyze real-time human resources data to generate insights, identify improvement opportunities, and drive data-informed decisions.
Design and deliver training sessions and workshops for local leaders and employees on human resources topics.
Perform other tasks assigned by the manager.

Opportunity

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 organization 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.

Key responsibilities

Implement the global People Strategy at the local level, aligned with regional and business goals
Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for leaders and their teams on all people-related matters
Lead the delivery of the annual HR cycle, including performance management, compensation reviews, succession planning, and talent development
Provide guidance and resolution on employee relations issues, ensuring alignment with company policies and local regulations
Monitor and apply changes in local labor laws to ensure ongoing compliance
Act as a talent broker to facilitate internal mobility and development opportunities across teams and regions
Collaborate closely with the regional people team to manage daily HR operations and resolve complex HR cases
Analyze real-time HR data to generate insights, identify improvement opportunities, and drive data-informed decisions
Design and deliver training sessions and workshops for local leaders and employees on various HR topics
Other tasks assigned by manager

What we are looking for 

15+ years of experience as an HR generalist and solid understanding of HR fundamentals, including recruitment, people performance management, employee engagement, compensation, development, employee relations
Passionate about the business and partnering with and supporting leaders to deliver on business results
Advanced knowledge of labor law; experience from working in unionized environments would be beneficial
Experience from large international organizations and strong ability to build relationships and navigate a complex stakeholder matrix
Good change management, facilitation, and coaching skills
Be able to take ownership and act autonomously, while also adopting acollaborative workingstyle, fostering cooperation and teamwork to find solutions
Flexibility and adaptability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Resilience: the change process, is anything but straightforward; accepting uncertainty and bouncing back from setbacks while keeping your enthusiasm is a tall order, but we need it
Be self-driven, energetic, and have a ‘can-do’ mindset
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Japanese and English.

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.
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About the Company

Maersk

Global container shipping and end-to-end logistics

Maersk is an integrated logistics provider that connects and simplifies customers’ supply chains through global shipping and end-to-end logistics services. Its offerings span ocean freight, inland transportation, warehousing, and supply chain management, all coordinated with digital tools that give customers visibility and control over shipments. Unlike traditional shipping lines, Maersk positions itself as a comprehensive logistics partner that integrates multiple modes of transport and services to create seamless, transparent supply chains. The company pursues a global reach—operating in 130 countries with more than 100,000 employees—to serve businesses of all sizes. Its goal is to make global trade smoother by delivering end-to-end logistics solutions that unify what moves by sea, land, and in between.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Copenhagen, Denmark
Founded: 1904

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