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Talent Acquisition & Attraction Specialist

APM Terminals
Elizabeth, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 9/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2025

We have a vision larger than the ocean: to be a true integrator of container logistics, connecting and simplifying our customers’ supply chain. We count on our people to make it happen.

As a Talent Acquisition & Attraction Specialist dedicated to our US terminals, you will be a key partner in identifying and engaging top talent in a complex and fast-paced environment. This is a highly visible role, requiring a proactive recruiter who can source strategically, manage ambiguity, and work effectively across time zones and stakeholder layers.

We Offer

We offer you exciting career opportunities with an international reach, supported by our diversity-focused and award-winning talent development initiatives. You’ll join a dynamic, values-led team passionate about employee experience, fairness, and performance. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, ongoing professional development, and access to a global network of recruitment excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Source, attract, pipeline, and hire high-quality talent for our US terminals and support functions, focusing on operational, technical, and leadership roles.
  • Proactively engage in headhunting and direct sourcing, identifying both active and passive candidates through various channels.
  • Build and maintain external pipelines, ensuring a diverse and agile talent pool for future business needs.
  • Partner with HR Business Partners, Hiring Managers, and People Partners to understand talent gaps and design forward-looking hiring strategies.
  • Navigate complex and dynamic stakeholder landscapes, often collaborating across departments and geographies.
  • Champion candidate experience, from first contact to onboarding, with a focus on timely, respectful, and informative communication.
  • Contribute to the employer brand strategy across various platforms and local events, in alignment with regional and global branding efforts.
  • Implement a continuous improvement mindset, leveraging data and feedback to refine recruitment processes.
  • Coordinate and support hiring activities even when your manager is based internationally, ensuring strong local alignment.
  • Be open to occasional travel to our other terminal locations to support recruiting initiatives or hiring manager collaboration.

What We’re Looking For

  • Minimum 4 years of in-house or agency recruiting experience; logistics, supply chain, or terminal operations experience is a plus.
  • Proven experience with proactive sourcing, talent mapping, and headhunting.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to handle competing priorities and provide consultative guidance.
  • Comfortable working in ambiguous environments and independently managing multiple requisitions simultaneously.
  • Resilience and adaptability to operate in a hybrid model with remote supervision and in-person business partners.
  • Fluency in English required; Spanish is highly desirable to support broader regional initiatives and candidate communication.
  • High level of integrity, organization, and a performance-driven mindset.
  • Knowledge in Workday is a plus
  • Available to work from office 3 days per week

Language Requirements: English (required), Spanish (highly desirable)


Travel: Occasional travel to terminals within the US

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: USD 85,000.00 - USD 95,000.00

Benefits: Full time employees are eligible For Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, and 401k match

The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for this 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

Notice to applicants applying to positions in the United States

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Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing accommodationrequests@maersk.com .

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