Senior People Business Partner

Senior People Business Partner, BIM

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.

🤝 What We Offer:

At APMT Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to improvement is driven by Lean principles, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers. Experience a diverse, multinational workplace where your operational insights directly influence how we work.

Location: role is based in The Hague, Netherlands and includes travel to our terminals (approximately 30–40%).

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 organizational 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 modeling, 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 organization.

• 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.

We are looking for people with:

• Solid experience of HR 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

• We are looking for people who consistently puts customers first, leads by example with respect for people, delivers results with integrity, and drives continuous improvement by solving problems at the root, developing people, and raising standards every day.

• Continuous improvement mindset: we are looking for someone who brings a thoughtful improvement mindset—curious about how work gets done and motivated to make meaningful, sustainable improvements over time.

🌍We’re excited to hear from you!

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