People Partner Manager, Canada Area

APM Terminals Gothenburg; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk in Mississauga, Ontario is seeking a People Partner Manager, Canada Area, to partner with senior leaders to shape people strategies that drive performance and growth across Canada. You will lead a small People Partner team, deliver workforce planning, organizational design, and leadership readiness, and provide data-driven insights to inform enterprise decisions.

This role offers an international environment with exposure to global programs and opportunities to develop leadership

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a strategic HR Business Partner or advisory role.
• Experience partnering with senior executives and influencing decisions.
• Knowledge of Canadian employment practices and data-driven HR insights.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary strategic People advisor to Area and functional leadership teams across Canada.
• Translate business priorities into integrated people strategies that support performance, growth, and transformation.
• Lead organizational design and effectiveness initiatives, including operating model reviews, workforce alignment, and capability planning.
• Drive strategic workforce planning, talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership readiness initiatives.
• Partner with leaders through business transformation, organizational change, and enterprise programs.
• Build strong partnerships across regional and global stakeholders to deliver integrated People solutions.
• Lead, coach, and develop a small People Partner team while fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Deliver executive presentations, workforce insights, and recommendations that support informed business decisions.
• Ensure effective execution of annual people processes, governance requirements, and employment-related practices.

Skills

Strategic HR Partner

Executive coaching

People analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

People analytics tools

Job description

At Maersk, we’re transforming global supply chains through end-to-end integrated logistics. As a global leader in connecting and simplifying trade, we help businesses move goods seamlessly across ocean, air, landside transportation, and warehousing, all supported by cutting edge technology and an extensive global network. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and able to be themselves. Our team members come from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we value the unique strengths each person contributes. With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

About the role: As the People Partner Manager, Canada Area, you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, partnering across the Canada organization to shape and deliver people strategies that drive business performance, growth, transformation, and organizational effectiveness. Reporting to the Area Head of People Function, Canada & PF PMO NAM, you will work closely with Area and functional leadership teams, Centers of Excellence, and regional and global People stakeholders to align workforce, talent, culture, and leadership priorities with business objectives. In this role, you will lead a small People Partner team while influencing organizational outcomes through strategic partnership, executive coaching, data-driven decision making, and enterprise collaboration.

What We Offer

This is an exciting career opportunity to work in a truly international company that makes global trade happen. You will be interacting daily with passionate colleagues around the world, giving you the opportunity to develop your professional skills in a global environment. Through the training and support we provide and learning on the job, you will have the chance to truly take your career all the way. Work closely with senior leaders and decision-makers across a complex, global business environment. Contribute to large-scale organizational transformation, workforce planning, and talent initiatives. Collaborate with regional and global People teams to influence enterprise-wide priorities. Develop your leadership capabilities while managing and coaching a high-performing People Partner team.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary strategic People advisor to Area and functional leadership teams across Canada.
• Translate business priorities into integrated people strategies that support performance, growth, and transformation.
• Lead organizational design and effectiveness initiatives, including operating model reviews, workforce alignment, and capability planning.
• Drive strategic workforce planning, talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership readiness initiatives.
• Partner with leaders through business transformation, organizational change, and enterprise programs.
• Build strong partnerships across regional and global stakeholders to deliver integrated People solutions.
• Lead, coach, and develop a small People Partner team while fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Deliver executive presentations, workforce insights, and recommendations that support informed business decisions.
• Ensure effective execution of annual people processes, governance requirements, and employment-related practices.

Who We Are Looking For

• Significant experience in a strategic HR Business Partner, People Partner, or advisory role within a complex, matrixed organization.
• Proven ability to partner with senior executives and influence business decisions through strong judgment, business acumen, and people insight.
• Experience in organizational effectiveness, organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning.
• Demonstrated success supporting organizational transformation, growth, integration, or change initiatives.
• Strong executive communication, facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading, coaching, or coordinating a small, high-performing team.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage workforce data and people insights to guide decisions.
• Knowledge of Canadian employment practices and experience managing complex employee-related situations.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working across global or regional organizations and diverse stakeholder groups.

Job Type: Full-time Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Salary: $140,000-$160,000 CAD *The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.

Maersk is committed to equal employment opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process.

Notice to applicants applying to positions in Canada You must be authorized to work for any employer in Canada

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.

A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world.