People Operations Specialist/ HR Assistant

About Us At APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations, we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. What drives us forward is a mindset of always improving — observing how work happens, identifying what creates value, and removing what gets in the way. We constantly look for smarter, simpler, and safer ways of operating. If you thrive in environments where people value learning and are committed to continuously improve daily operations, join us and be part of our journey. What We Can Offer Access to structured learning programs, including Workday training, process enablement sessions, and ongoing capability development Exposure to global People Advisory practices while supporting local terminal operations and leadership teams A collaborative environment that promotes continuous improvement through Lean methodologies and knowledge sharing Opportunities to build expertise across People processes, employee experience, and service delivery in a fast-paced operational setting Key Responsibilities Act as the first point of contact for employee and leader queries, managing cases through Workday and defined service channels Execute and maintain accurate Workday transactions, ensuring data integrity across employee lifecycle processes Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities, ensuring compliance with timelines, documentation, and statutory requirements Manage case workflows end-to-end, including investigation, stakeholder coordination, documentation, and timely resolution Maintain employee documentation, including statutory records, contract packs, and personnel files, ensuring audit readiness Deliver employee enablement through training and guidance on self-service tools, improving adoption and reducing recurring queries Identify recurring issues and contribute to process improvements, knowledge articles, and operational efficiencies What We Are Looking For Continuous improvement mindset: we are looking for someone who brings a strong mindset of continuous improvement – someone who is naturally curious, committed to solving problems at the root, and driven to make things better every day Demonstrated experience supporting HR/People operations, shared services, or advisory functions, ideally within a structured service delivery model Strong knowledge of HR systems (Workday preferred) and experience processing employee lifecycle transactions with high accuracy Proficiency with Power BI and Power Automate Solid understanding of employee data privacy, local labor law fundamentals, and statutory documentation requirements Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to prioritize, communicate clearly, and escalation appropriately in a matrix environment High attention to detail with disciplined case management, documentation, and follow-through Bilingual - Spanish or Portuguese preferred Location Long Beach, CA Salary $70 - $80K, Based on Experience Notice to Applicants (U.S.) Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement APM Terminals is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who are applying for positions in the U.S. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in applying for employment with APM Terminals in the U.S. and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, or if you need a reasonable accommodation to perform a job, please contact the applicable Human Resources Department by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis pursuant to an interactive dialogue between the applicant and the Company. 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. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr APM Terminals