People Advisory Associate

A.P. Moller - Maersk; Hesperia (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk in Hesperia, CA is hiring an Associate People Partner to support frontline operations with employee relations, performance management, and HR compliance in a fast-paced environment. You will investigate workplace issues, coach leaders, assist with workforce planning, and ensure a fair employee experience.

This onsite role offers exposure to a global logistics organization and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish required.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
• Previous HR experience supporting employee relations and frontline employees.
• Union experience required.
• Knowledge of Workday, ADP, or similar HRIS preferred.
• Strong understanding of employment law and HR compliance.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact for employee relations, leaves, onboarding and terminations.
• Conduct employee investigations and document findings.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws.
• Assist with performance management processes and corrective actions.
• Coach leaders on policy interpretation and HR best practices.
• Support workforce planning, headcount management and temporary staffing.
• Support HR audits, reporting, training, and offboarding.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Employment law knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Org Dev or related field

Tools

Workday

ADP

HRIS systems

Job description

People Advisory Associate

Hesperia, CA- Onsite

At Maersk, we are transforming the logistics industry through innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service to our customers. As part of our people team, you will play an important role in supporting our employees and leaders, helping create an engaging workplace where everyone can thrive. We are looking for an Associate People Partner who is passionate about employee relations, operational excellence, and delivering high-quality HR support in a fast-paced environment.

The Opportunity

As an Associate People Partner, you will serve as a trusted first point of contact for employees and managers across assigned locations. You will support a broad range of human resources functions including employee relations, performance management, compliance, leaves of absence, investigations, onboarding, terminations, policy interpretation, and workforce planning. This role is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys working closely with frontline operations, collaborating with leaders, and helping ensure a fair, compliant, and positive employee experience.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to contribute to a global organization at the forefront of integrated logistics.
• Exposure to a broad range of human resources disciplines, including employee relations, compliance, and talent support.
• A collaborative work environment focused on continuous learning, development, and professional growth.
• The chance to partner with operational leaders and make a meaningful impact on employee experience and business success.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee-related matters including employee relations concerns, leaves of absence, attendance issues, onboarding, disciplinary actions, workplace investigations, injuries, and terminations.
• Conduct employee investigations, gather witness statements, document findings, and provide recommendations for appropriate next steps.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including wage and hour regulations and workplace posting requirements.
• Partner with managers to administer performance management processes, including corrective actions and Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on employee relations matters, policy interpretation, and people management best practices.
• Assist with workforce planning efforts, headcount management, temporary staffing needs, and organizational changes.
• Support HR audits, reporting, training initiatives, offboarding activities, unemployment claims, EEOC matters, and organizational chart maintenance.

Who We Are Looking For

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds who are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace.

• Bilingual in Spanish is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Previous HR experience supporting employee relations and frontline employees.
• Union experience is required, with the ability to effectively support unionized employee populations.
• Knowledge of Workday, ADP, or similar Human Resource Information Systems is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of employment law, performance management practices, workplace investigations, and HR compliance.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment while maintaining professionalism and sound judgment.

Physical Requirements

This role requires regular walking, standing, reaching, and movement throughout the facility. The position may involve navigating staircases and occasionally lifting materials in accordance with operational requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Job Type:

Full Time

Compensation:

$25.00 to $27.00

Benefits:

Full time employees are eligible for Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, and 401k Match.

The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for this position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location.The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws

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