Join our team as a People Business Partner - Maternity Cover at DP World's Shipping Solutions (formerly Unifeeder A/S)

Aarhus, Denmark

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on a dynamic, global environment? As one of our colleagues will be going on maternity leave, we are looking for an experienced and engaged People Business Partner to join our team for a one-year period.

The position is expected to run from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027, with some flexibility on both start and end date.

Working in People at Shipping Solutions  

In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across two of our core business functions. You will help strengthen engagement and retention by leading key projects and driving core People processes.

This role combines strategic People Business Partnering with operational execution. You will play an important part in supporting leaders and employees, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and ethical standards, and contributing to development initiatives across the organization.

You will report to Lykke Saksager Svare, Chief People Officer, and collaborate closely with a small team of People Business Partners working across geographies.

This position is based at our headquarters in Aarhus, Denmark, which will relocate to our new state-of-the-art facility, Irmahus in Aarhus Ø, in early 2027. We are therefore looking for candidates who are already based in Denmark.

As you will support two business functions across multiple locations, including Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Cyprus, and Panama, you must be fluent in both Danish and English, written and spoken.

Who are we? 

DP World’s Marine Services business, Shipping Solutions EAM (formerly Unifeeder A/S) provides feedering services that connect major hubs with regional and emerging markets across Europe and the Americas. Operating a dense, high-frequency network, Shipping Solutions EAM plays a critical role in enhancing supply chain resilience, reliability, and schedule integrity for customers.

The business combines operational scale with disciplined network design, chartering and capacity management, underpinned by a strong safety culture. Through continued investment in network resilience, fuel strategy and customer partnerships, Shipping Solutions EAM supports efficient trade flows while advancing practical pathways to decarbonization across regional maritime networks.

Learn more at www.unifeeder.com and www.dpworld.com

Our employee benefits

• Open and trusting work environment
• International career and professional development opportunities
• Flexible working hours
• Remote work options
• Paid vacation
• Pension plan
• Personal health insurance
• Communication and IT package
• Fitness benefits and lunch program at our headquarters in Aarhus

Key responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and executives within your functional areas, identifying and addressing People needs in line with business goals
• Lead development initiatives and core People processes in close collaboration with the People Business Partner team
• Own and drive Talent Management and Development processes, including succession planning
• Ensure local compliance with labor law, data privacy, and ethical standards within your functional area
• Execute local operational People tasks such as employment documentation and other employment-related administration
  

Who are you?

You are an experienced People Business Partner who quickly builds business understanding and establishes trusted relationships with key stakeholders. You are comfortable working in an international environment and know how to balance strategic partnering with operational execution.

You are structured and organized, with the ability to create clarity and maintain an overview in a dynamic and evolving environment. At the same time, you bring a mindset that is open, empathetic, and collaborative. You approach challenges in a pragmatic way, take ownership naturally, and work with a high degree of self-drive and self-awareness.

We are looking for someone who not only meets the professional requirements of the role, but also contributes with maturity, sound judgment, and a genuine interest in supporting both the business and the people in it.

Furthermore, we expect you to have:

• A relevant educational background, for example a bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field. Please let us know if you also hold a relevant master’s degree and/or HR certifications
• Solid knowledge of Danish employment law
• Minimum 3 years of experience from a similar role
• Strong understanding of HR practices, core processes, and cultural nuances
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Fluency in both Danish and English, written and spoken

What you'll gain

You will join an organization with a flat structure, where great ideas are quickly brought into action. You will have real responsibility and influence in your own area, while also being supported by skilled and dedicated colleagues to collaborate and spar with.  

Please apply as soon as possible! 

We review applications on an ongoing basis and will close the position once we have found the right candidate.

For more information about the role, please contact: Nanna Andersen – People Business Partner at +45 8883 0542.

For questions about the recruitment process, please contact: Rainier Jazmin – Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at +45 3136 7655.