• Job Description

  Req#: R95827

  Would you like to be part of a value-driven, commercially oriented international environment where we enable global trade every day? We are looking for a People Advisor to join our Frontline People Organization in our Logistics and Services business. This opportunity will be based in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal.

  As a People Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the company's People Strategy through top-notch administrative support for the organization. The People Advisor’s responsibilities encompass the implementation of essential HR processes within their specific functional domain. Additionally, the People Advisor serves as an advocate for the company culture, striving to foster a positive and enriching experience for all employees.

  WHAT WE OFFER:

  When you join Maersk, you’ll find that the world is your workplace. You’ll work in a culturally diverse, stimulating environment, surrounded by new ideas and different ways of doing things. We believe in individual performance within highly professional teams supported by our distinctive values. To us teamwork means acceptance, respect, dedication, and the idea that we can achieve more when we all pull together.

  Living our values means competing in the marketplace in an ethical way so our name is synonymous with being a credible and valuable business partner. Through Constant Care and Humbleness, we strive to prepare for the future, while never forgetting that our customers and competitors are key to our ability to improve. In our daily work Uprightness and Our Employees mean that transparency and accountability in everything we do go hand in hand with being an inspiring, challenging place to work. At Maersk, we take pride in hiring the best person for the job – irrespective of gender, age, nationality, or religious belief.

  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support People Partners in managing all processes of Employee Lifecycle including on-boarding and promotions/transfers/terminations, compliance, reporting, performance appraisals, compensation reviews and employee relations as needed

  • Supports the ER team in ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations whilst upholding best practices for sustained compliance

  • Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies and procedures, including compensation, benefits, performance management, leave policies, payroll, HR applications, and other aspects related to the employee lifecycle

  • Manage Off Roll employee recruitment including coordinating with Vendors & Hiring Managers

  • Collaborate and support on a range of employee engagement activities with stakeholders to boost retention and engagement levels

  • Encourage the utilization of the employee HR Portal by offering guidance on HR knowledge content, such as global and local HR policies, procedural instructions, and more

  • Guide employees and managers in using self-service in Workday and other HR systems, to facilitate technology adoption

  • Cascade HR communication to the teams and/or offices

  • Execute transactions in Workday and other HR applications to ensure the maintenance of high-quality data

  • Collaborate with People Partners and functional specialists to solve complex queries

  • Support initiatives aimed at enhancing processes by streamlining and standardizing them

  WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

  Someone with:

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources or related fields

  • Knowledge of South African 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

  • Fluency in written and verbal English

  • Experience in Workday or other HRIS is preferred

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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.

  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 .

• About the company

  5981333 AP Møller – Mærsk A/S, also known simply as Maersk, is a Danish shipping company, active in ocean and inland freight transportation and associated services, such as supply chain management and port operation.

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