Leads the implementation and execution of Business Unit/Functional HR
strategy in support of Group HR strategy and BU business goals. Acts as
partner towards the business and leverages CoE and general HR
capabilities in meeting business requirements.
Purpose:
As the Head of People Function for APM Terminals Buenaventura, you will be the architect of our organizational capability, ensuring that our values, culture, and operational practices align seamlessly with our people strategies. Your leadership will be vital in attracting, coaching, developing, retaining, and engaging our talented workforce. You will set and deliver People objectives that align with the Terminal, Regional, and Global goals, all while enhancing our people management practices in compliance with local labor laws and global APMT policies.
What we offer:
A complex and challenging independent HR leadership role
Fun and engaging work environment
Diverse and inclusive team
An opportunity to really make an impact at local and regional level
In this role, you will:
Define and Drive People Strategy:
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Strategically plan the direction of the department, aligning it with our overall business objectives.
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Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management, fostering strong partnerships to enhance organizational performance and growth.
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Ensure optimal performance of the People function and effectively manage change initiatives.
Manage Resourcing Process:
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Oversee organizational planning, job design, and manpower forecasting to ensure we have the right talent in place.
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Manage full-cycle recruitment efforts to attract and retain top talent in alignment with strategic goals.
Facilitate People Development & Performance:
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Drive succession planning and identify training needs to enhance team performance.
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Partner with management to execute effective performance coaching and management processes.
Manage Compensation and Benefits:
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Direct compensation practices to ensure consistency and alignment with our business objectives.
Enable and Strengthen Employee Climate:
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Foster strong communication and collaboration across departments, ensuring equal opportunity and fair policy application for all employees.
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Champion culture initiatives and support managers through challenging conversations.
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Design team interventions to support high performance
Deliver Employee Services:
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Approve administrative documents, manage people measures of success, and ensure effective coordination within your areas of responsibility.
People/Leadership:
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Lead a team of People personnel, collaborating with Centers of Excellence to respond to business needs.
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Actively participate in senior management meetings, contributing valuable insights and fostering high engagement levels.
What we are looking for:
- A minimum of a degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related fields
- Extensive experience (8 - 10 years) in human resources management, particularly in organizational design& Effectiveness, talent management, DEI, labor law, and employee relations (union).
- Proven managerial experience with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment, with a collaborative approach that fosters teamwork.
- Worked in a large, complex matrix organization.
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Targeted, energetic and able to motivate other people
- Trustworthy, ambitious and able to work highly independently and in teams.
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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.
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What We Do
We’re lifting global trade and connecting the world with our comprehensive port network - helping our customers to grow their business with better supply chain efficiency, flexibility, and reliability.
With 75 terminals in our global network and more than 22,000 industry professionals, we are focused on delivering everyday excellence and solutions for and to our customers, including:
- Reliable, safe and efficient operations with a continuous improvement focus.
- Flexible and solutions oriented approach to solve complex customer problems.
- Standardized approach to operations being implemented globally to enable
consistent service levels and delivery.
- Innovative, digital solutions that enable customers to order their services
quickly and easily.
- Dedicated key client managers and customer service personnel.
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