HR Manager

APM Terminals; Herleshausen; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

APM Terminals is seeking an HR Manager for Warehouse Operations in Germany. This role focuses on supporting warehouse businesses and ensuring successful operations by partnering with leadership. The candidate will manage HR processes such as performance management, compensation, and employee relations.

The ideal candidate should have solid HR generalist experience, knowledge of local labour law, and strong communication skills in both German and English. The position requires onsite presence 5 days a week.

Qualifikationen

• Solid experience as an HR generalist with deep understanding of HR fundamentals.
• Advanced knowledge of local labour law and experience in regulated environments.
• Proven experience in high-paced companies, preferably warehouse or logistics.

Aufgaben

• Partner with warehouse leadership to implement the People Strategy.
• Drive the local delivery of the annual HR cycle.
• Own and manage employee relations issues and ensure compliance with local law.

Kenntnisse

HR generalist experience

Knowledge of local labour law

Stakeholder management

Coaching and facilitation skills

Written and verbal communication in German

Project management skills

Jobbeschreibung

HR Manager – Warehouse Operations (Germany)

Maersk, a global leader in integrated logistics, is seeking an HR Manager to support our Warehouse businesses in Germany. The role focuses on launching and setting up a new site for success, with a heavy emphasis on partnering with leadership and facilitating people processes in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with warehouse leadership to implement the People Strategy and deliver the service delivery model.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with leaders, serving as main point of contact and sparring partner on all people matters.
• Drive the local delivery of the annual HR cycle, including performance management, compensation, succession planning and development.
• Own and manage employee relations issues, advise leaders on HR policies, and ensure compliance with local employment law.
• Act as talent broker, encouraging mobility and developmental transfers within the organization.
• Analyze real‑time HR data to identify opportunities for improvement and report findings to leadership.
• Deliver trainings and workshops for local leadership teams and employee populations on various HR topics.
• Participate in on‑site recruitment, onboarding, and coordinate employee activities such as training sessions.
• Support the transition from implementation to steady state functions from 2026, including change management and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

• Solid experience as an HR generalist with deep understanding of HR fundamentals (recruitment, performance management, engagement, compensation, development, employee relations).
• Advanced knowledge of local labour law and experience working in unionised, regulated environments.
• Proven experience in high‑paced companies, preferably warehouse, logistics or services industry.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to navigate complex organizational structures.
• Excellent coaching, facilitation, change‑management and project‑management skills.
• Proactive, self‑driven, resilient, with a “can‑do” mindset and ability to adapt in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German (must have) and English.
• Experience as a trusted advisor, taking ownership of projects and driving high‑engagement outcomes.

Location & Availability

Position requires onsite presence in Germany, 5 days per week.

EEO & Diversity Statement

Maersk is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, age, religion, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We comply with all legal requirements, including considerations for applicants with criminal histories, and welcome people with disabilities, veteran status, gender identity, and more.