People Partner - GPPL

Maersk; Pipavav; On-site; INR 1,600,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

APM Terminals Gujarat Pipavav seeks a seasoned People Partner to align people strategies with business goals. Based onsite in Pipavav, you will partner with senior leaders, lead recruitment, onboarding, onboarding, and performance processes while driving employee experience and policy compliance.

You will collaborate across HR functions, own people analytics, payroll support, and offboarding. Fluency in English, Hindi, and Gujarati is essential, along with discretion and strong analytical

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in HR Business Partner roles in a multicultural, fast-moving environment.
• Postgraduate degree in Human Resources or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, negotiate and build trust.
• Fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong analytical and data skills to extract and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to shape the people agenda and drive business success.
• Manage resourcing, onboarding, and end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Drive performance processes including objective setting and appraisals.
• Lead engagement surveys, action planning, and follow-ups with leaders.
• Advise on team design, job leveling, and organization structure.
• Oversee payroll coordination, budgeting, and monthly HR operations.
• Manage exits, offboarding, and retention initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with policies and participate in audits.

Skills

HRBP

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Postgrad in HR

Job description

APM Terminals Join APM Terminals Gujarat Pipavav (GPPL) as a People Partner!

Role: People Partner

Location: Pipavav, Gujarat (This role is based full-time in Pipavav (Onsite))

APM Terminals is one of the world's leading port and terminal operators, connecting global trade through safe, efficient, and sustainable logistics solutions. At APM Terminals Gujarat Pipavav (GPPL), you'll have the opportunity to partner closely with business leaders, shape the people agenda, and support a dynamic operational environment at one of India's key gateway ports. We are seeking a progressive, inclusive, and people-focused talent to align people strategies with business objectives at APM Terminals, Pipavav. You need to work closely with the senior leaders and create collaborative & consultative relationships with them to drive business success. At APM Terminals, we are deeply committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every individual feels respected, heard, and empowered to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Resourcing Process Manage end-to-end recruitment at all levels with TAA lead within the Terminal ensuring panel strength and a fair/equitable process is adhered to in accordance with policy – Sourcing, assessment, pre-selection, final selection, offer.
• Manage the onboarding of all external candidates from induction planning onwards.
• Partners with leaders to enhance employee experience through the development and execution of onboarding and/or, post-hire interviews, and check-ins with employees.
• Drive People Process Drive consistent and high-quality objective setting and performance review processes to achieve improved levels of performance.
• Ensure performance appraisals are completed in accordance with policy and assists managers and supervisors in their preparation whenever required.
• Drive engagement survey with action planning and follow-ups with leaders.
• Support leaders in managing people performance cases and recommend action plans.
• Act as a sparring partner and build strong relationships with supported leaders and their teams, providing sparing and advice on people matters.
• Advise leaders on team org. design to ensure fit with business needs, including role design, job levelling, and organization shape.
• Own People Analytics / people VMS in an entity and address the improvement areas with the leaders and local management in cooperation with terminal / function People team.
• Manage exit and offboarding process for separating employees.
• Ensure conversations with leaders and PBPs are data-driven; Support People budgeting and forecasting process, as relevant.
• Work with People Operations Specialist to drive the monthly payroll.
• Work effectively with the entire regional EEO on day-to-day delivery of people processes as well as to resolve complex cases.
• Proactively evaluate, advise on, and ensure updates are made to local People policies, procedures, documents; actively participate in People processes improvement projects and People audits.
• Manage Compensation and Benefits Closely coordinate with Regional EEO and partner with wider People community on support needed to run an efficient annual People cycle.
• Coordinate and support the entire salary and pay for performance review in close cooperation with the Head of HR. Influence reward decisions effectively, ensuring compliance with the Global Rewards approach and fairness & consistency of decision making.
• Co-ordinate the salary review & bonus allocation process for the relevant teams, taking accountability for ensuring that decisions are accurately captured and processed.
• Work with leaders on corporate/COE driven initiatives and rewards & recognition programs.

Scope & Reporting

• Scope: APM Terminals Pipavav, Gujarat
• Reports to: Head of HR – Pipavav
• Indirect Reports: Regional EEO
• Stakeholder Engagement Internal: Global & Regional People Function Team Pipavav Terminal Leadership Terminal employees External: Auditors External candidates

Qualifications & Experience

• 6-8 years of experience in HR Business Partner, preferably in a multicultural, international, fast moving matrix organizational environment.
• Postgraduate in Human Resources
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, and build trust at all levels.
• Fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati
• Must be able to handle confidential company and employee information with complete discretion.
• Must have strong analytical skills, including the ability to extract, compile and analyse data.
• Requires strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Requires a collaborative work style, fostering cooperation and teamwork.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to balance business priorities with employee welfare.

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. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing [e-mail].

At APM Terminals, we are a team of over 20,000 employees spread across more than 60 countries united by a passion to provide our expertise in port operations and container management services. By providing the expertise and port infrastructure essential to world trade, we actively support the advancement of the societies around us, enabling local economies to unlock their potential and build an even stronger global community. Working with a team of talented professionals you will get a chance to experience different cultures and make friends all over the world. You’ll find a culturally diverse, stimulating environment at any of our offices, terminals or depots. When you join APM Terminals, the world is your workplace. APM Terminals is an independent business unit within the Danish Maersk Group – a Global Fortune 500 company with about 89,000 employees and offices in 130 countries with global growth opportunities in a range of fields from shipping and energy to our offshore and manufacturing industries - Join us to achieve even your most ambitious career goals!