Senior People Advisor for Istanbul, Turkey

We have a vision larger than the ocean: to be a true integrator of container logistics connecting and simplifying our customers’ supply chain. We count on our people to make it happen. We’ve taken a big step on this journey by building a global People organization. Carrying out a vital mission: support our employees, so they can best support our customers.

As Senior People Advisor, you’ll play a vital part in our success, supporting our leaders and employees on the site 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.

We want to be a team that makes the lives of our employees and leaders better and easier in the moments that matter. A People Advisor is responsible for acting as first point of contact for employees and take ownership of managing each HR related query to conclusion to deliver a positive employee experience.

We are looking to hire a new colleague to join our Front-Line People Organization (FLPO). You will be based on-site in our new warehouse in Istanbul, Turkey.

We Offer

We offer you exciting career opportunities with an international reach to further expand your experience through our diversity-focused and award-winning talent development initiatives. As one of the cornerstones of our values, we strive to deliver the right environment for the right people while fostering a culture of fairness, mutual respect, responsibility, and care for our business and our customers.

Key Responsibilities

Your role as Senior 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 queries about HR policies and procedures, understand their needs, investigate options, seek solutions, and partner with other HR colleagues to resolve the queries.
• Work in close connection with our warehouse leaders to support with absence, discipline, and grievances issues.
• Support leaders and employees with queries regarding pay and benefits and time and attendance.
• Support and coach leaders in recruitment processes, interviewing with them as required.
• Collaborate with the managers to draft and deploy a site engagement plan.
• Actively work in Workday (our HR management system) and maintain case trackers, driving timely action where needed.
• Guide and train employees and managers in the HR systems and HR service delivery model
• Support the delivery of the HR Cycle with co-ordination and administration related to hiring, onboarding, annual performance management, job moves, exit, etc.
• Implement a comprehensive communication plan to ensure all company and site updates reach all associates, utilizing various channels such as notice boards, TV screens, start-of-shift briefs, 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.
• Active participation in various HR related projects.

Who we are looking for

Saying that you should be service-minded is an understatement: we need you to be passionate about delivering great employee experience! You have a lot of patience, empathy, and drive to take care of every employee’s query.

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

• Experience in an HR role in an operations environment (warehouse or factory).
• Understanding of how pay principles and shifts work in an operations environment.
• In-depth knowledge of Turkish labour law 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 Turkish and English.
• Experience in Workday or other HRIS would be an asset.

If you could see yourself in this role and are keen to be part of the journey to deliver a world-class People Advisory services at Maersk, we look forward to hearing from you!

We are interviewing on an ongoing basis and will close for applications as soon as we have found the right candidate for the role.

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. 

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