Associate People Partner

A.P. Moller - Maersk • Vancouver, BC

3d • CA$80,000 - CA$85,000

About The Position

The Associate People Partner is the frontline People Function representative and trusted advisor to managers and employees. This role ensures consistent and high-quality delivery across employee relations, compliance, and core HR processes, while strengthening leadership capability and employee experience. The Associate People Partner operates as both an operational executor and a people partner—ensuring that all actions reflect Maersk’s Corporate Values: Constant Care, Humbleness, Uprightness, Our Employees, and Our Name.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• >5 years of experience in HR, employee relations, or operational HR roles.
• Experience supporting frontline and unionized environments required.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and employee relations practices.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Workday, ADP, or similar HR systems preferred.
• HR certification (PHR/SPHR/CPHR) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for employee-related matters, including attendance, leaves of absence, investigations, disciplinary actions, and workplace concerns.
• Conduct fair, thorough, and timely investigations, gathering facts and recommending appropriate actions.
• Support managers in handling performance and conduct matters with consistency and clarity.
• Ensure all employee interactions reflect Uprightness—acting with integrity, fairness, and professionalism at all times.
• Coach and support managers on employee relations, performance management, and policy interpretation.
• Partner with facility leaders to manage headcount, workforce planning, and temporary staffing needs.
• Provide clear, practical guidance that enables leaders to make sound people decisions.
• Demonstrate Humbleness by listening, building trust, and working collaboratively across teams.
• Support onboarding, promotions, transfers, terminations, and offboarding processes with accuracy and consistency.
• Manage performance processes, including corrective actions and Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).
• Facilitate training sessions and People Function initiatives to support capability building and engagement.
• Foster an environment aligned with Our Employees, where individuals feel supported, respected, and set up for success.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, including wage and hour requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support audits related to employee records and HR processes.
• Participate in unemployment, wage/hour, and EEOC hearings as required.
• Protect the company’s reputation by upholding standards aligned with Our Name in all decisions and actions.
• Maintain accurate employee data in Workday or equivalent systems, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Generate and analyze reports to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct audits and implement corrective actions where needed.
• Continuously improve processes and ways of working, anticipating issues and driving efficiency in line with Constant Care.

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level