People Partner - Frontline Operations

A.P. Moller - Maersk; Santa Fe Springs (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 is seeking a People Partner to serve as a trusted HR advisor to frontline operations across multiple stations and states, delivering strategic and hands-on people support. You will partner with leaders to drive employee engagement, performance management, workforce planning, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness, with regular on-site presence.

This on-site role requires regional travel (~25%), and supports the Frontline People Organization as part of a dynamic growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, or similar HR leadership role.
• Strong employee relations and investigation experience.
• Experience supporting multiple sites 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations matters including investigations and disciplinary actions.
• Partner with leaders to provide coaching on performance management and talent development.
• Support multiple operational sites across several states, ensuring compliant HR partnership.
• Lead and support annual People Function processes and workforce planning.
• Drive employee engagement, culture, retention, and development initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Coaching

Change management

Employment law knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Psychology

Job description

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

This on-site role requires regional travel (~25%), and supports the Frontline People Organization as part of a dynamic growth