Human Resources Partner

American President Lines; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition repayment

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

CMA CGM Group in Norfolk, VA seeks an HR Business Partner to align business objectives with employees and management, driving HR initiatives across the organization.

You will lead recruitment, performance management, policy guidance, and workforce planning, while ensuring compliance with laws. Bachelor's degree and 5+ years HR experience required; knowledge of MS Office and SHRM credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 5+ years HR experience across multiple disciplines.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management.
• Analyze workforce trends and develop HR solutions and policies.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to source candidates and manage recruitment across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Improve work relationships and increase productivity and retention.

Skills

Performance management

Recruiting

Employee relations

Communication

HR laws

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Norfolk, VA, US

Human Resources Partner

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents.

With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.

Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

Position Summary

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its midrange plans, its culture and its competition.

Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Assesses and anticipates HR related needs; Analyzes workforce trends and metrics to develop recommendations and solutions, programs and policies.
• Works with management to define department recruitment strategy, as well as job roles and staffing needs, including preparing and revising Position Description Questionnaires; coordinating the Requisition process; working with the Talent Acquisition Team to source candidates; advising in the recruitment, interview, & selection process for new hires and internal promotions; advising regarding job offer terms and conditions; evaluating internal candidates for transfer and promotion; and implementing onboarding and intra-departmental training to help ensure success for new hires and internal transfers/promotions.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Provides guidance and input talent acquisition, talent development, talent retention, talent engagement, training, business unit restructures, workforce planning, succession planning.
• Identifies training needs for business units and individual management development needs. Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.
• Miscellaneous related duties or projects as assigned.

Skill Sets / Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 5+ years working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking.
• Working knowledge of recruiting, performance management, coaching, and associate development.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Skill Sets / Education & Experience Preferred

• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or (SHRM-SCP); or HRCI PHR/SPHR credential

Compensation & Benefits

At CMA CGM, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The expected salary range for this position is $95,000 to $122,000 per year. The actual salary offered will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and location.

• Performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition repayment and paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Discrimination or harassment based upon any protected characteristics as defined by state or federal law is wholly inconsistent with our company values and will not be tolerated.