CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 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.
The position provides both strategic and operational HR leadership across the full employee lifecycle and plays a critical role in organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning. As a people leader, the role is accountable for leading, coaching, and developing a team of HR professionals, fostering a high performance culture focused on continuous improvement, inclusion, and employee experience.
Key Responsibilities May Include:
- Partner with business leaders and HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to develop and implement people and organizational strategies that enhance business performance.
- Act as a key point of contact for all employees regarding HR queries, ensuring timely resolution and, where necessary, direct interaction with HR Operations teams.
- Build strong relationships with leadership teams, providing coaching and advice on people-related matters to influence decision-making and promote employee engagement.
- Oversee the entire employee lifecycle, from talent acquisition to retirement, ensuring adherence to HR policies and collaboration with the wider HR team for seamless processes.
- Lead the implementation of organizational design initiatives, including workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning, to support business objectives.
- Proactively manage and resolve employee relations issues by conducting thorough investigations and driving cases to resolution, maintaining compliance and mitigating risks.
- Coach and mentor a team of HR professionals, driving development and ensuring the team consistently meets organizational goals and HR best practices.
- Monitor the effectiveness of HR initiatives and programs, ensuring alignment with broader business strategies and recommending improvements where necessary.
Experience:
- Significant experience in HR Business Partnering roles, operating at a senior professional or first‑line leadership level.
- Proven track record of leading and developing HR teams in dynamic, fast‑paced environments.
- Strong experience across organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, and employee relations.
- Demonstrated capability in leading change, driving organizational effectiveness, and improving employee experience.
Skills & Capabilities
- Strategic planning and organizational development
- Leadership, coaching, and mentorship
- Performance and talent management
- Change leadership and disruptive thinking
- Relationship building and collaboration
- Customer‑centric and inclusive leadership
What we offer
- 🌍 Certified Top 17 Global Employer
- 💰 Annual bonus (typically 15%)
- 🚗 Car allowance or company car
- 📈 Generous global share scheme
- 🕑 Flexible / remote working & "workation"
- 🌴30 days holiday + 3,5 days (Carnival, Christmas, Silvester), with option to buy/sell 5 days
- 💼 Company pension (BAV)
- ❤️ Employee Assistance Program
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.
Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at [email protected].
Skills Required
- Significant experience in HR Business Partnering roles
- Proven track record of leading and developing HR teams
- Strong experience across organizational design and employee relations
- Demonstrated capability in leading change and driving effectiveness
CHEP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CHEP and has not been reviewed or approved by CHEP.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) employer match is portrayed as competitive and supportive of long‑term savings. Retirement programs are frequently positioned as a strong part of the total rewards package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — The Brambles MyShare plan offers company‑matched share purchases after a holding period, enhancing long‑term wealth potential. This structure can be particularly valuable for those planning to stay through the match cycle.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time are consistently highlighted as strengths, with PTO often increasing with tenure. Time‑off programs are described as solid compared with typical offerings.
CHEP Insights
What We Do
CHEP is a global leader in managed, returnable and reusable packaging solutions, serving many of the world's largest companies in sectors such as consumer goods, fresh produce, beverage and automotive. CHEP’s service is environmentally sustainable and increases efficiency for customers while reducing operating risk and product damage. CHEP’s 7,500-plus employees and 300 million pallets and containers offer unbeatable coverage and exceptional value, supporting more than 500,000 customer touch-points in 49 countries. Our customer portfolio includes global companies and brands such as Procter & Gamble, Sysco, Kellogg's, Kraft, Nestlé, Ford and GM. CHEP is part of Brambles Limited. For more information, visit www.chep.com. Reliability. Flexibility. The success of your business depends on both. With CHEP, you can be confident that you’ll get the equipment you need, when and where you need it. Our scale is unmatched, with more than 110 million pallets and over 530 service centers across North America. So you no longer need to worry about seasonal peaks or unexpectedly high demand. With our broad array of solutions and our pragmatic, roll-up-your-sleeves know-how, we give our consumer goods customers the platforms, the quality, the supply and the support they need to make more money on every unit load. Because everything just works better.
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