Human Resources Business Partner/Associate People Partner

APM Terminals

The Role

As an HR Business Partner, you’ll be a trusted advisor to terminal leaders, supporting them across performance, engagement, compliance, and development. You’ll play a key role in implementing HR strategies locally, driving employee experience, and helping our teams thrive during a period of growth and transformation.

What you will do:

Strategic HR Partnership

• Partner with HR Leaders on the implementation of the People Strategy.

• Assist with the implementation of department and company goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.

• Participate in HR process improvement and lean initiatives.

• Monitor workforce data (e.g., talent succession, DEI metrics) and recommend improvements.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Act as the first point of contact for all employee-related issues, including harassment, wage & hour concerns, leaves of absence, injuries, onboarding, terminations, attendance, investigations, and disciplinary actions.

• Advise on employee relations, disciplinary actions, and compliance with labor laws.

• Conduct employee investigations, gather witness statements, and make recommendations regarding next steps.

• Ensure compliance with various state and federal wage/hour laws, signage, postings, etc.

• Become a subject matter expert in employee relations issues and create a safe space for all.

• Provide support and coaching to managers on employee-related issues.

Talent Management & Development

• Build strong relationships with leaders and teams, offering guidance on performance, engagement, and development.

• Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and HR presentations.

• Assist with company-wide harassment and employee development training programs.

• Lead local deployment of HR programs and initiatives, including Annual Salary Review, MPACT, and Employee Engagement Surveys (EES).

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Support recruitment, onboarding, and employee retention efforts.

• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on employer branding and hiring strategies.

• Manage Global Mobility cases and ensure a smooth onboarding experience for international hires.

• Streamline Onboarding Process

• Develop Early Careers Program

Offboarding & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct exit interviews and analyze trends to support continuous improvement.

• Assist Managers with termination paperwork, exit interviews, and the off-boarding process.

HR Operations & Systems

• Maintain accurate employee data in Workday and support HR reporting and audits.

• Manage and conduct appropriate audits to ensure data integrity.

What You Bring: Education & Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

• Min 2–4 years working in an HR function as HR generalist, Business Partner or similar

• Knowledge of US compliance laws

• PHR/SHRM Certification highly desired

• Strong Excel skills preferred—VLOOKUPs, PivotTables, and data analysis

• Able to work onsite 3 days a week - Travel up to 25% - will support Mobile, AL and Miami, FL

• Personal Attributes:

  • Assertive and confident communicator

  • Trusted advisor with strong influencing skills

  • Quick thinker with sound judgment

  • Able to work independently and take initiative

  • Inspires others and brings positive energy to the team

  • Go-getter mindset with a passion for people and process improvement

Why Join APM Terminals?

• Be part of a global organization with purpose and impact

• Work in a dynamic, high-performance terminal environment

• Collaborate with leaders who value HR as a strategic partner

• Grow your career within the Maersk Group’s global network

Ready to bring your HR skills to a role where you’ll make a real impact?
Apply now and be part of something big.
 

Company Benefits:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• 401k + Company Match

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Time Off

• Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)

• And more!

Job Type: Full Time

Pay Range: $80,000