People Partner & HR Leader — Logistics

APM Terminals; Derby; On-site; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a People Partner/HR Manager for a site-based role in Derby. You will lead the local People team, partnering with HRBPs and site operations to implement the People Strategy and drive the annual HR cycle in a fast-paced logistics environment.

The role requires broad HR expertise across recruitment, performance, compensation, development, and employee relations, with a focus on coaching leaders and ensuring local compliance.

Qualifications

• Solid experience as an HR manager within a logistics environment and deep understanding of HR fundamentals, including recruitment, people performance management, employee engagement, compensation, development, and employee relations.
• Strong partnering skills with site leadership, HRBPs, and advisory teams to deliver the People Strategy.
• Experience with TUPE and labour-law awareness is desirable; ability to operate in a unionized environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the local people team at the Derby site and act as a sparring partner for site leaders on people matters.
• Deliver the annual HR cycle (performance, compensation, succession, development) for the site.
• Ensure local compliance with employment law and HR policy interpretation across operations.
• Support on-site recruitment, onboarding, and employee activities; deliver trainings to leadership and staff.
• Act as talent broker to move individuals within the organization for development opportunities.

Job description

Maersk is seeking a People Partner/HR Manager for a site-based role in Derby. You will lead the local People team, partnering with HRBPs and site operations to implement the People Strategy and drive the annual HR cycle in a fast-paced logistics environment.

The role requires broad HR expertise across recruitment, performance, compensation, development, and employee relations, with a focus on coaching leaders and ensuring local compliance.