People Operations Specialist

About the role

APM Terminals is seeking a People Operations Specialist to support its global People and Talent ecosystem. You will work across multiple regions and functions, ensuring smooth recruitment processes and a consistent candidate experience while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Provide end‑to‑end logistical and administrative support throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Assist Talent Acquisition Partners and Attraction Specialists with coordination activities across functions and geographies.
• Manage interview scheduling, assessment logistics, and calendar coordination for candidates, hiring managers, and HR stakeholders.
• Initiate pre‑boarding and due‑diligence activities according to defined timelines.
• Create, maintain, and update hiring documentation and employee data in Workday and ServiceNow HR.
• Maintain recruitment platforms, ensuring data quality, process compliance, and timely updates.
• Support hire‑to‑retire case management, providing policy guidance and ensuring SLA adherence.

Required profile

• Continuous‑improvement mindset with curiosity about how work gets done.
• 3+ years of experience in HR Operations, Shared Services, People Advisory, Talent Acquisition Operations, or Recruitment Coordination.
• Solid understanding of employee lifecycle processes.

Required skills

• Workday
• ServiceNow HR
• Recruitment platforms (e.g., ATS tools)

What we offer

• Dynamic learning and training culture driven by Lean principles.
• Exposure to global HR systems and talent acquisition transformation projects.
• Opportunities to develop broad HR operations and talent acquisition expertise.
• Multinational, diverse workplace where your insights directly influence operations.