HR Advisor

As a People Advisor, you will play a central role in supporting employees with their HR inquiries, ensuring a positive employee experience. You will handle HR-related requests, work closely with warehouse managers on absences and disciplinary matters, and assist with compensation, benefits, and time/attendance questions. The role involves active use of Workday, maintaining case trackers, and coordinating HR cycle activities like recruiting, onboarding, and performance management. You will also ensure the accuracy and compliance of HR documents.

Must Have

• Process HR-related inquiries from employees and managers
• Collaborate with warehouse managers on absences and disciplinary matters
• Support employees and managers with compensation, benefits, and time/attendance questions
• Work actively with Workday and maintain case trackers
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of HR-relevant documents
• Sound knowledge of German labor law
• Very good German and English language skills, written and spoken

Good to Have

• Experience with Workday or another HRIS

Perks & Benefits

• Attractive and competitive compensation and benefits package
• Diverse and inclusive workplace
• Culture of fairness, mutual respect, responsibility, and care
• Support for adjustments during the application and hiring process

Job Description

Our People function works across brands, countries, and cultures to support a global Maersk. As a People Advisor, you play a central role in our success by supporting our employees with their HR inquiries, so they can focus on their actual tasks. You take care of their concerns – whether big or small – and ensure they have a positive Employee Experience in every interaction with HR.

The People (HR) team for Germany is looking for a People Advisor to strengthen our team in Duisburg. This role supports our warehouse locations throughout Germany and is based on-site in Duisburg.

Your Role as People Advisor

As a People Advisor, you process HR-related inquiries from employees and managers and ensure that every interaction with HR becomes a positive experience. This includes, in particular, the following tasks:

• Independent processing of inquiries regarding HR policies and processes; understanding needs, reviewing options, developing solutions, and working closely with other HR colleagues to clarify concerns.
• Close collaboration with our warehouse managers on topics such as absences and disciplinary matters.
• Support for managers and employees on questions regarding compensation, benefits, and time and attendance tracking.
• Active work with Workday (our HR management system) as well as maintaining case trackers and ensuring timely actions.
• Support for employees on questions regarding benefits, policies, and processes; analyzing concerns, finding solutions, and coordinating with other HR colleagues.
• Guidance and training for employees and managers in HR systems and the HR service delivery model.
• Support for the execution of the HR cycle, including coordination and administration in the areas of recruiting, onboarding, annual performance management, transfers, exits, etc.
• Ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of HR-relevant documents; this includes, in particular, personnel files, HR policies and processes, compliance checks, and compensation and benefit documentation. Reducing potential legal and compliance risks through careful review and maintenance of documents.
• Active participation in various HR-related projects.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a person with a great passion for an excellent Employee Experience, who has a high degree of empathy and the drive to take care of every concern of our employees.

Your Profile – Skills and Experience:

• Experience in an HR function in an operational environment (e.g., warehouse or production operation).
• Understanding of compensation principles and shift models in operational organizations.
• Sound knowledge of German labor law as well as a solid understanding of HR principles, practices, and legal compliance requirements.
• Very good collaboration and communication skills.
• Very good German and English language skills, written and spoken.
• Experience with Workday or another HRIS is an advantage.

What we offer

As one of the cornerstones of our values, we create the right environment for the right people and foster a culture of fairness, mutual respect, responsibility, and care – towards our company and our customers.

We offer an attractive and competitive compensation and benefits package.

If you see yourself in this role and would like to become part of our journey at Maersk, we look forward to receiving your application.

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 accommodationrequests@maersk.com.