Human Resources Partner

CMA CGM

HR Business Partner with CMA CGM aligning business objectives with employees and management. Responsible for performance management, recruitment, and compliance.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeNorfolk • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $122,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
Assesses and anticipates HR related needs; Analyzes workforce trends and metrics to develop recommendations and solutions, programs and policies.
Works with management to define department recruitment strategy, as well as job roles and staffing needs, including preparing and revising Position Description Questionnaires; coordinating the Requisition process; working with the Talent Acquisition Team to source candidates; advising in the recruitment, interview, & selection process for new hires and internal promotions; advising regarding job offer terms and conditions; evaluating internal candidates for transfer and promotion; and implementing onboarding and intra-departmental training to help ensure success for new hires and internal transfers/promotions.
Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
Provides guidance and input talent acquisition, talent development, talent retention, talent engagement, training, business unit restructures, workforce planning, succession planning.
Identifies training needs for business units and individual management development needs.
Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success.
Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.
Miscellaneous related duties or projects as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree required.
5+ years working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated strategic thinking.
Working knowledge of recruiting, performance management, coaching, and associate development.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition repayment and paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Compensation PracticesOrganizational DiagnosisEmployee RelationsDiversity ManagementFederal Employment LawsState Employment LawsRecruitingCoachingAssociate DevelopmentTraining Program Evaluation

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCustomer ServiceOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailTime ManagementAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving Skills