APM Terminals Head of Human Resources Jobs Vacancies

APM
Terminals is an independent business unit within the Danish Maersk Group – a
Global Fortune 500 company with about 89,000 employees and offices in 130
countries with global growth opportunities in a range of fields from shipping
and energy to our offshore and manufacturing industries – Join us to achieve
even your most ambitious career goals!

Working
with a team of talented professionals you will get a chance to experience
different cultures and make friends all over the world. You’ll find a
culturally diverse, stimulating environment at any of our offices, terminals or
depots. When you join APM Terminals, the world is your work place.

We
are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job
Title: Head
of Human Resources
Ref.: AT-146276
Location: Onne, Rivers

Key
Responsibilities

Plans
the strategic direction of the department, aligning it with the overall
business plan and strategy of the company.
Ensures
that all employees are provided equal opportunity, fair and consistent
application of policy, regardless of nationality or citizenship.
Responsible
for management of all worker groups including unions, worker
representatives & collective bargaining bodies
Responsible
to maintain key contacts with employer associations & labour ministry
officials
Recommends
solutions and advises management on significant employee relations
matters.
Directs
the administration of the compensation system and methodology, ensuring
consistent practices.
Approves
general administrative documents, including employment contracts, status
changes (job title, salary grade, pay), separations from employment, and
other related matters.
Provides
a key liaison with the community, as it may relate to the company overall
or to some aspect of the human resources function.
Keeps
fully informed of changes in labour or employment law matters.
Researches
human resources issues, seeks out comparative data, utilizing survey
instruments or other applicable vehicles for such research and analysis.
The
primary challenge in this position will arise in taking decisions the
correctness of which may not be evident immediately. Therefore, exercise
of judgement in taking such decisions that enter the field of ‘no right
answers’ is critical
The
incumbent is required to constantly improve people management practices
& the role is multi-dimensional as decisions can impact all areas of
the terminal business.
To
deal with & manage unions and to reinforce relationships with them.
Negotiate
& structure local initiatives with Unions.
Take
cognizance of the employment needs of host communities and managing hiring
process in such a way that company is able to obtain best resources while
managing expectations.

Who
We are Looking For

A
University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Behavioral
Science, or Management.
Requires
substantial experience in general human resources or related work, with an
emphasis in organizational design and planning, employment, labour law,
employee relations, compensation, and benefits.
Must
have substantial managerial experience, preferably in the private sector.
Must
be thoroughly familiar with labour and employment law and practices.
Requires
a thorough understanding of investigative methods and principles.
Requires
a complete and thorough understanding of international management
standards and principles.
Must
be thoroughly knowledgeable in various international human resources
standards in the areas of compensation, employee relations, general benefits,
employment and staffing practices, and organizational development.
Requires
basic knowledge to review and interpret survey and other data.
Must
have demonstrated leadership and management skills.
Must
be able to work effectively with all levels of employees, including top,
middle and supervisory levels of management including union staff and
their representatives
Requires
strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Requires
a collaborative work style, fostering cooperation and teamwork.
Must
be able to exercise discretion and good judgment, with an ability to
understand the effect of decisions overall in the company.
Must
be able to handle confidential company and employee information with
complete discretion.
Must
have strong analytical skills, including the ability to extract, compile
and analyze data.
Requires
advanced verbal and written communications skills in English, in addition
to effective interpersonal skills.