People Partner
A.P. Moller - Maersk Open · verified Oct 19, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level HR Business Partner & Generalist role at A.P. Moller - Maersk. USA, Washington, Sumner, 98390 · full-time · $100,000–$115,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Take the first call on employee concerns, from leave and attendance questions to harassment, injuries and terminations
- Investigate workplace complaints by interviewing witnesses, documenting their accounts and proposing next steps
- Coach managers on employee matters and oversee performance plans, corrective steps and related paperwork
- Work with facility leaders on headcount and temporary staffing, and help manage employee exits
- Deliver harassment and development training, check HR data through audits, and prepare reports and current organization charts
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree or seven to ten years of related work and training, or a comparable mix of education and experience
- Spanish is preferred, and a PHR or SPHR credential is highly desired
Who this fits
This full-time, on-site role in Sumner, Washington suits someone comfortable handling employee relations alongside broad HR support. Spanish is preferred, and the posting strongly favors an HR certification such as PHR or SPHR.
From the employer
People Partner - Sumner, WA
The People Partner position will support assigned locations with various human resource functions by providing a front-line response in the areas of employee relations, performance management, benefits, leaves of absence, training, record tracking, policy interpretation, procedure implementation, personnel actions, and other areas within the HR department.
Responsibilities:
- Act as the first point of contact for all employee-related issues, including, but not limited to, harassment, wage & hour concerns, leaves of absence, injuries, onboarding, terminations, attendance, investigations, and disciplinary actions.
- Conduct employee investigations, gather witness statements, and make recommendations regarding the next steps.
- Ensure compliance with various state and federal wage/hour laws, signage, postings, etc.
- Assist with the implementation of department and company goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Manage company-wide performance management process, including Performance Improvement Plans and corrective actions.
- Provide support and coaching to managers on employee-related issues.
- Work with facility leaders to strategically manage headcount and temporary staffing needs.
- Assist with creating and implementing HR-focused and company-based policies and procedures.
- Assist Managers with termination paperwork, exit interviews, and the off-boarding process.
- Participate in unemployment, wage/hour, and EEOC hearings.
- Assist with company-wide harassment and employee development training programs.
- Manage and conduct appropriate audits to ensure data integrity.
- Create and assist in the evaluation of reports.
- Assist with keeping organization charts current.
- Advise employees and management in the interpretation of human resources policies, programs, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Perform tasks and duties of a strategic nature and scope as required.
- Position is full-time and on-site.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications:
- Spanish preferred.
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university with or 7-10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- HR Certification (PHR/SPHR) is highly desired.
Company Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k + Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)
- And more!
Pay Range:
$100k-$115k
*The above-stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.
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