HR Director

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. 

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

The HR Business Partner, Northern Europe, Asset Productivity Europe & Digital Europe will be responsible for providing guidance, direction, and consultative services to business leaders on people related subjects. Provide inputs to the business strategy and organisation design from a people management and efficient job/structure design perspective. Help to shape the nature of delivery of HR services and COE’s to the business based on a deep understanding of the business environment strategy and people implications. Draw upon other parts of HR and functions to bring the right mix of services to the business they support. In addition, be accountable for leading the overall strategic direction, budget and strategy of three of UKI facilities sites, ensuring they can both operate smoothly on a day-to-day basis, but also be able to look proactively creating a culture of exceptional service delivery focused on providing a world-class workplace environment setting direction for how CHEP continues to move forward in creating an amazing workplace.

Major & Key Accountabilities

Human Resources Business Partner

• Acts as a single point of the contact for the Northern Europe, Asset Productivity and Digital Leadership Team

• Partner with the business to develop and implement people and organisational solutions to influence the culture and performance of the business and manage the strategic workforce planning process to identify future capabilities required and the most effective organisation design to deliver the strategy.

• Provides proactive support, advice on all people related subjects, in conjunction with COE and HR Services, and identify opportunities to drive HR efficiencies in partnership with HR Shared Services

• Actively identifies gaps, proposes and implement changes necessary to cover business risks from a people and HR perspective, partners with COE’s to develop interventions aimed at enhancing business performance leads and directs the implementation of business change with COE support and HR Shared Services

• Communicating and implements BRAMBLES- wide initiatives and programs; interprets and assist global solutions for local business

• Build relationships and network with external relevant parties; develop grow the capabilities of our HR professionals to deliver high standards to the BU

Facilities Management

• Providing leadership and direction to a range of operational facilities teams, including overall responsibility for supplier/sub-contractor selection and management.

• Developing and setting strategy for comprehensive facilities management policies, procedures, and standards to ensure smooth operations and regulatory compliance.

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of all facilities, including maintenance, security, and space utilization.

• Oversee the overall management the facilities budget for the UKI, work with our central procurement team to ensure that providers/subcontractors of facility services are in place that drive cost efficiency and deliver the services required.

About the person

• Ability to operate effectively across a matrix and wide range of leadership styles, being an effective influencer and persuasive spokesperson across the entire organisation.

• Credibility and gravitas across strategic, financial, and operational discussions at a senior level

• Decision maker, driven by objectives, solutions, and results.

• A deep understanding of how businesses work with the ability to see the big picture.

• Talent & Development focus

• In-depth knowledge of HR solutions and programs

Experience

• At least 8-10 years of progressive experience in Human Resources Management of a multinational company

• Proven strategic HR Business Partner, who supported a global / regional business.

• Experience in handling change management projects (incl. organizational development and restructuring)

• Demonstrate project leadership experience and a successful track record of leading organisational change.

Preferred Education

Bachelors

Preferred Level of Work Experience

7 - 10 years

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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