Frontline People Partner: Engagement, Coaching & Growth

APM Terminals; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Job summary

Maersk in Torrance, CA is seeking a People Partner to serve as HR advisor to frontline operations across multiple stations, delivering strategic and hands-on people support. You will partner closely with leaders to drive employee engagement, performance management, workforce planning, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness.

This role supports the Frontline People Organization (FLPO) and plays a critical role in fostering a positive workplace culture while navigating a dynamic

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, or similar HR leadership role.
• Strong employee relations and investigation experience supporting frontline and hourly employee populations.
• Experience supporting multiple sites, leaders, and geographically dispersed operations.
• Proven ability to lead or support change management initiatives in fast-paced environments.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, policy interpretation, and HR best practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management, coaching, and influencing skills.
• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations matters including investigations, disciplinary actions, leaves of absence, attendance concerns, and workplace issues.
• Partner with business leaders to provide coaching and guidance on performance management, talent development, and employee matters.
• Support multiple operational sites across several states, ensuring consistent HR partnership and compliance.
• Lead and support annual People Function processes, workforce planning, and organizational initiatives.
• Drive employee engagement, culture, retention, and development initiatives to improve business performance.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and employment practices.
• Act as a strategic partner to regional leadership by providing insights on talent, attrition, compensation, and people trends.

Skills

HR Generalist

HR Business Partner

Employee relations

Change management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Maersk in Torrance, CA is seeking a People Partner to serve as HR advisor to frontline operations across multiple stations, delivering strategic and hands-on people support. You will partner closely with leaders to drive employee engagement, performance management, workforce planning, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness.

This role supports the Frontline People Organization (FLPO) and plays a critical role in fostering a positive workplace culture while navigating a dynamic