Head of Marine People NEU

Be open, be curious and bring your whole self to a place where everyone has a real contribution to make.

It’s a big moment for all of us, and we all have our own part to play.

We welcome everyone to share in our values. They are essential to who we are and the way we work. To this day, they’re the basis for the legacy we’ve created, and they allow us to achieve great things – together.

And although we’ve evolved over the years, they’re our guiding star for the future, too. It’s about being loyal to each other, staying humble and sharing in a desire to succeed.

But it’s also about feeling involved and encouraged to be yourself – we’re excited for you to become part of our team and fully join in the adventure ahead

We offer
The Marine People Manager NEU will be the escalation point of contact for our seafarers regarding all HR aspects throughout their employment with Maersk. In this role, the Marine People Manager NEU is responsible for creating, implementing, and continuously improving end-to-end Marine People and Culture (MPC) processes that align with the MPC Strategy. This includes fostering a strong, supportive relationship with seafarers and providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship to a team that acts as the first point of contact for HR-related inquiries. By doing so, the Marine People Manager NEU plays a critical role in ensuring that Maersk's seafarers feel valued, supported, and empowered throughout their employment journey.

Key responsibilities
As a Marine People NEU HR Crew Services Manager, you play a crucial role in overseeing the recruitment, performance management, talent management, leaves, and exit processes for our seafarers. In addition, you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant national and international HR and crewing-related legislation and guidelines. To fulfill this role effectively, you will need to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in HR and crewing regulations and best practices, and continuously work to improve our processes and procedures. This includes maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring all processes are well-defined, efficient, and aligned with our organisational goals. By doing so, you will help us maintain a highly-skilled, motivated, and compliant workforce, while also supporting the success and growth of our business.

Other responsibilities

• First point of contact for authorities and unions-related matters.
• Maintain relationships with internal as well as external stakeholders.
• Secure emergency response as needed under the Marine People NEU area.
• Manager of the North Europe Marine People Team, ensuring high engagement and development of Maersk employees.
• Handle all issues related to the team, including attracting, developing, and retaining high talents.
• Support the Head of Marine People & Culture in ensuring aligned standards across all Marine People Teams globally.
• Reinforce a culture of high performance in the team.
• Take initiative and take a proactive approach to review and improve procedures and HR issues.

Who are we looking for
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully leading large-scale projects and managing complex stakeholder relationships. You will have a strategic mindset combined with a proactive approach and be able to think creatively and resourcefully to solve problems and deliver solutions. Your strong analytical skills will enable you to identify and prioritize key issues, and your ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders will help to build trust and buy-in for your projects. You will be focused on achieving results and driving progress, while also being adaptable and responsive to changing requirements and priorities.

Furthermore, you

• Are a self-driven leader who can effectively manage multiple projects while maintaining engagement. You set the tone and drive progress by example, providing clear direction.
• Have a strong focus on human resources and possess effective leadership skills.
• Can effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining engagement.
• Have the ability to maintain confidentiality and hold yourself and your team accountable for meeting requirements.
• Foster a culture of open feedback within the team, ensuring that everyone contributes equally and feels valued.
• Empower others and build strong functional teams.
• Adapt quickly to changing circumstances.
• Communicate with empathy and clarity, both in writing and speaking

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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Locations:
DK - Copenhagen