Role PurposeThe Regional Head of People Function for Maersk Contract Logistics will lead the end-to-end People Function agenda across North America, driving both operational excellence through the FLPO organization and strategic business partnering in close collaboration with the MCL Global PbP.
This role requires a balance of deep operational expertise and strong strategic capability to enable business performance, build organizational capability, and deliver an exceptional employee experience across the region.
Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Partnering & Strategic Leadership- Own and drive the regional People Function roadmap aligned to business strategy
- Act as a strategic advisor to regional leadership to enhance business performance
- Lead workforce planning, organizational design, and SG&A alignment
- Drive MCL organizational development and strategic interventions
- Lead leadership coaching and capability development initiatives
- Oversee succession planning for critical roles
- Design and implement incentive frameworks for indirect employees
Operational Excellence (People Function Delivery)- Oversee end-to-end HR operations across the region, including:
- Recruitment and onboarding
- Rewards and payroll management
- Employee engagement and lifecycle management
- Employee exits and offboarding
- Compliance investigations and adherence
- Lead new site implementations and ensure seamless People Function setup
- Support procurement and vendor management activities
- Drive adoption and optimization of HR platforms (e.g., T&A, VNDLY, frontline dashboards)
- Provide coaching and support to frontline managers and third-party workforce
Core Functional Competencies- Business Partnering
- Talent Management & Succession Planning
- Employee Relations
- Change Management
- Leadership Coaching
- Organizational Design & Development
- Data & Analytics
- Employment Law & Compliance
- Team Leadership
Leadership & Behavioural Competencies- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- High emotional intelligence
- Problem-solving and critical thinking capability
- Consulting and advisory mindset
- Data literacy and insight-driven decision making
- Project and change management expertise
Detailed Capability AreasBusiness Partnership- Translate regional strategy into workforce and talent plans
- Advise leaders on organizational effectiveness and workforce decisions
Talent Management- Lead workforce planning and succession for critical roles
- Drive talent identification, performance management, and career development
Employee Relations- Manage conflict resolution, investigations, and policy adherence
- Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture
Change Management- Lead organizational transformation and restructuring initiatives
- Drive communication and engagement during periods of change
Leadership Coaching- Develop leadership capability through coaching and guidance
- Support managers on performance, team dynamics, and complex conversations
Organizational Design & Development- Analyse and optimize structure (levels, spans, job families, pay ranges)
- Build scalable and efficient organizational models
Data & Analytics- Leverage HR metrics to inform decision-making
- Monitor trends in turnover, engagement, and performance
Employment Law & Compliance- Ensure compliance with regional labour laws and policies
- Provide risk-based advice on people-related matters
Stakeholder Management- Build strong cross-functional relationships
- Influence decisions without direct authority
Team Leadership & Development- Lead and develop a high-performing People Function team
- Drive succession planning at country level
- Ensure completion of performance management cycles (MPACT)
- Maintain high employee engagement across teams
Success Measures- Improved business performance through effective people strategies
- Strong leadership pipeline and succession readiness
- High employee engagement and retention levels
- Efficient and compliant HR operations
- Successful delivery of transformational and strategic initiatives
Salary: $250,000-$290,000
