HR Business Partner

About Maersk Air Cargo

Maersk Air Cargo is accelerating the future of global logistics. As part of Maersk's integrated end-to-end offering, our air cargo business connects speed, reliability, and scale—linking critical markets and enabling customers to move high-value and time-sensitive goods with confidence. With a growing global network and a clear ambition to redefine how air logistics supports supply chains, Maersk Air Cargo is where aviation meets transformation.

About the Role

As a People Advisor, you'll be joining the People & Payroll team and playing a vital part in our success, supporting employees with their HR queries so they can focus on their own work. Taking care of issues—whether big or small—and ensuring every interaction with HR delivers a great employee experience is at the heart of this role. We strive to be a team that makes the lives of employees and leaders better and easier in the moments that matter most.

As the first point of contact for HR-related queries, you will take full ownership of each matter through to resolution, delivering a consistently positive employee experience while upholding compliance and best practice across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for employees and managers on HR queries, owning each case through to conclusion
• Advise managers and employees on employment law, employee relations matters, collective agreements, and HR policies
• Support a highly unionised workforce and partner with employee representatives to maintain constructive labour relations
• Coordinate complex employment matters, identify risks, and engage Legal and other relevant stakeholders as needed
• Coordinate cross-border employment solutions and ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Support key employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, performance management, organisational changes, and offboarding
• Partner closely with Legal, Payroll, Tax, and local and global HR teams, as well as managers and external advisors, to resolve people-related matters
• Ensure compliance with local legislation, collective agreements, company policies, and global HR processes
• Drive timely execution of HR initiatives with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a proactive and resourceful HR professional who thrives in a dynamic, international environment and is passionate about delivering pragmatic, compliant people solutions.

You will bring:

• Proven ability to build effective partnerships across diverse stakeholder groups
• Experience working in highly unionised environments and supporting leaders on collective agreement and employee relations matters
• Experience with cross-border employment and coordinating compliant employment solutions across multiple jurisdictions
• Solid operational HR experience across the full employee lifecycle
• A strong legal and compliance mindset, with the ability to identify risks and engage the right stakeholders
• Knowledge of Danish employment law, employment relations, and HR compliance
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
• High execution capability, with a track record of ownership, accountability, and delivery in a fast-paced environment
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Experience in the aviation industry is an advantage
• Experience with Workday is an advantage

What We Offer

• Exciting career opportunities with international reach to further expand your experience
• A diversity-focused, award-winning talent development programme
• A competitive compensation and benefits package for full-time employees
• A culture of fairness, mutual respect, responsibility, and care for our people and customers
• Ongoing personal and professional development initiatives backed by talent policies recognised worldwide as among the best in the industry
• A genuinely inclusive and diverse workplace where different styles of thinking are embraced and celebrated

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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.

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you require special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a position or perform a job, please reach out to us directly and we will be glad to help.