People Business Partner

People Business Partner – APM Terminals Bahrain

About APM Terminals

APM Terminals operates one of the world’s most comprehensive port networks, enabling global commerce and economic growth through efficient and sustainable terminal operations. As part of A.P. Moller – Maersk, we are committed to being a world leader in port operations and inland services, delivering safe, reliable, and customer-focused logistics solutions that connect and simplify our customers’ supply chains.

With a presence in over 60 countries and a diverse workforce of more than 20,000 employees, APM Terminals continues to drive innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth in the global ports and logistics industry.

About APM Terminals Bahrain

APM Terminals Bahrain operates Khalifa Bin Salman Port (KBSP) – the Kingdom’s key maritime gateway. Strategically located to serve as a regional hub, the terminal connects Bahrain to major global trade routes and supports the country’s vision for logistics-led economic growth.

With a strong focus on safety, performance, and people development, APM Terminals Bahrain takes pride in fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer-centricity.

The Role: People Business Partner

The People Business Partner acts as a trusted advisor to the business leadership team, providing strategic and operational HR partnership that supports APM Terminals Bahrain’s people agenda and overall business performance.

This role plays a pivotal part in building organizational capability, driving talent development, and ensuring a high-performing, engaged, and inclusive workforce.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnering

• Partner with business leaders to translate organizational goals into actionable people strategies.
• Provide insights and advice on workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and organizational design.
• Actively contribute to leadership discussions to influence decision-making through a people-first lens.

Talent & Performance

• Lead performance management cycles and drive a culture of continuous feedback and accountability.
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to attract, develop, and retain high-quality talent aligned with APMT values.
• Support leadership in identifying critical roles and building robust succession pipelines.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Drive employee engagement initiatives and support leadership communication and change management.
• Act as a custodian of APMT’s values and leadership behaviors, fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture.
• Collaborate closely with global and regional HR teams to roll out people programs and engagement surveys.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, internal HR policies, and Maersk Group standards.
• Lead or support HR process improvements and digital HR initiatives.
• Provide coaching and guidance to line managers on complex employee relations matters.

Who We Are Looking For

• Experience: 7–10 years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a business partnering or generalist role within a multinational or industrial setup.
• Expertise: Strong understanding of talent management, organizational development, and employee engagement.
• Partnership Mindset: Proven ability to build credibility and trusted relationships with business leaders.
• Capabilities: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and influencing skills.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree or HR certification is an advantage.
• Culture Fit: A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and aligns with APMT’s values of Constant Care, Humbleness, Uprightness, Our Employees, and Our Name .

What We Offer

• An opportunity to be part of a global leader in port operations and logistics.
• A collaborative and inclusive work culture that values growth, innovation, and sustainability.
• Exposure to regional and global HR initiatives, with strong learning and development opportunities.