People Advisor

At Maersk we have a vision that’s larger than the ocean: to be a true integrator of container logistics connecting and simplifying our customers’ supply chain through global end-to-end solutions. We count on our people to make it happen.  

At Maersk we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to: gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Our People Function works across brands, geographies, and cultures to support one global Maersk. As People Advisor, you’ll play a vital part in our success, supporting our employees with their HR queries so that they can focus on their own jobs. Taking care of their issues, whether big or small, and making sure they get a great employee experience in every interaction with HR.

The People Advisory team for UK and Ireland is looking for a People Advisor to join our great team in Dublin, Ireland. This role combines support of our Ireland warehouse as well as the office and requires presence on both sites. You will play a pivotal role in the People Function organisation in Ireland.

This role is based 5 Days On site

Your role as People Advisor will be to solve the HR-related queries of our employees and leaders and make sure their interaction with HR results in a great experience.

For this you will:

• Own people’s inquiries about HR policies and procedures, understand their needs, investigate options, seek solutions, and partner with other HR colleagues to resolve the inquiries

• Work in close connection with our site managers in Ireland to support with  benefits, policies & procedures, advising and supporting employees during various workplace-related concerns and allegations, ensuring a fair and equitable work environment and appropriately resolving misconduct

• Actively work in Workday (our HR management system) and Service Now

• Guide and train employees and managers in the new HR systems and service delivery model

• Support the delivery of the HR Cycle with administrative tasks related to onboarding, annual performance management, job moves, exit, etc.

• Ensure the accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of various HR-related documents. Key documentation review responsibilities could include Employee Records, HR Policies & Procedures, Compliance Auditing, and Benefits & Compensation. Mitigate potential legal and compliance risks through diligent review and maintenance of documentation.

What we are looking for

You have a lot of empathy and drive to take care of every employee’s query.

As for the skillset and experience, we are looking for: 

• In-depth knowledge of Ireland labour laws as well as a strong foundation and understanding of HR principles, practices, and legal compliance requirements

• Experience in resolving employee relations issues

• Great collaboration and communication skills

• Solution-oriented, focusing on quality and improvements

• Fluency in written and verbal English

• Experience in Workday or other HRIS would be an asset