Senior People Business Partner, Business Implementation

APM Terminals

APM Terminals has embarked on an exciting global growth journey. Building on our extensive industry experience and internationally recognized operational standards, we are shaping a best-in-class implementation setup, combining clear, optimized processes with an agile, forward-looking team. Our success is driven by a strong commitment to LEAN methodologies, embedding continuous improvement into every aspect of our operations. Join us and be part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and innovation. This approach supports the successful evaluation and delivery of diverse strategic projects, including major capital investments, mergers and acquisitions, operational modernization and transformation as well as expansion of our existing terminals. 

Our People function—and the broader People agenda—sits at the heart of APM Terminals growth strategy and agenda. Senior People Business Partner, Business Implementation plays a pivotal global role that goes far beyond traditional HR partnering. In this role, you will lead HR due diligence activities worldwide, contribute to business case development for M&A and greenfield/brownfield opportunities, support organizational design and effectiveness initiatives, and help shape our global organizational standards and models. You will also contribute to financial assumptions related to workforce planning and be a core member of teams driving new business acquisitions and integrations. Ultimately, you will steer the People dimension of major terminal development and acquisition projects—from concept and design through execution—to ensure smooth transitions, scalable workforce models, and long-term business impact.

To thrive in this role, you will bring not only broad HR expertise but also strong experience in business development, project management, change management, and data-driven decision-making. In close partnership with the Head of People, Business Implementation (BIM), you will take ownership of multiple investment cases from a People perspective, contributing to a range of new business opportunities as well as eight major ongoing global execution projects.

This role is based at APM Terminals’ headquarters in The Hague, where you will join a diverse, international team committed to creating an inclusive workplace and unlocking new growth for our business and our people.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead HR due diligence for investment cases globally, ensuring People considerations and APM Terminals standards are embedded in business proposals.
• Develop and implement HR integration plans covering organizational design, workforce planning, and harmonization.
• Develop various project delivery organisational models and cost estimations.
• Shape organizational structures, role designs, and resource plans aligned with business goals.
• Partner with Finance and Operations on headcount projections, cost modelling, and ramp-up plans.
• Assess talent gaps and define strategies for recruitment, learning, leadership development, and succession during growth phases.
• Develop and implement talent retention strategies to reduce turnover and build a stable, growth-focused workforce within BIM.
• Implement and harmonize HR policies, compensation frameworks, and people processes across integrated entities.
• Support building Maersk culture in new terminals aligned with corporate values and business expansion ambitions.
• Coordinate cross-functional HR project teams and maintain visibility on project status.
• Work closely with regional People functions and COEs to ensure constant alignment on future terminal organisation.
• Champion change management within BIM.
• Be active part of post-merger integrations, support local People and Integration teams and enable them with necessary People (HR) tools, processes and standards.
• Reinforce APMM Group culture, values and reputation and ensure compliance with APMM Group policies.

CRITICAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Lean-minded: Someone naturally curious, committed to solving problems at the root, and driven to make things better every day.
• 8–12+ years of HR experience with a strong track record in transformation, organizational design, or HR business partnering.
• Experience in M&A, integrations, or large-scale projects.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort with data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to navigate complex, matrixed organizations and build rapport across all levels.
• International exposure and adaptability to fast-paced environments.
• Leadership, ability to challenge, stand for people-related requirements and exert required influence to ensure shorter- and long-term outcomes
• Resilience, ability to inspire and motivate others through tough periods
• Dealing with ambiguity, ability to make decisions based on available information at the time

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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