• Job Description

  Req#: JR22148

  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 .

  Job Description

  Key Responsibilities May Include:

  • Serve as the first point of contact for employees and managers, providing advice and support on HR processes, policies, and employee-related queries.
  • Support and implement programs that align organizational structure, people capabilities, systems, and culture with business strategy.
  • Develop and maintain effective programs for employee retention, promotion, engagement, talent management, organization design, performance management, compensation, and benefits.
  • Coach and guide line managers on using the HR self-service model, including Workday case creation and accessing resources on the central employee hub.
  • Ensure compliance with legal requirements in day-to-day employee management, partnering with the legal department when necessary to mitigate risks.
  • Support and enhance the delivery of onboarding, training, and compliance initiatives for new starters and existing employees.
  • Provide support and training for annual HR processes, including performance reviews, annual salary reviews, talent reviews, and employee engagement surveys (e.g., Pulse Surveys).

  Key accountabilities:

  • Manage in full the German Work Council
  • Responsible and owner for the actuality of all contracts, policies and Work Council negotiations
  • Support involuntary terminations in close co-operation with local HR Manager and overall supporting matters involving labor-management issues
  • Support People Manager with performance management issues through process and feedback training.
  • Partner with the European ER/LR Team on Global/European Implementations in Germany

  Qualification and experience:

  • Post-graduate qualification in business, business law, human resources, sociology, legal and/or equivalent work experience.
  • At least 3+ years proven record in self-managing Work council relationship management
  • Strong understanding of all aspects of labour, employment and human resources related laws, regulations, policies, principles, concepts and practices in Germany
  • Experience in conducting internal employee relations investigations
  • Ability to work collaboratively, lead and influence at all levels within the organization, and make decisions while keeping partners and leaders informed
  • Strong business Partnerin approach
  • Fluency in both German and English

  Remote Type

  Hybrid Remote

  Skills to succeed in the role

  Active Learning, Adaptability, Coaching, Cross-Functional Work, Curiosity, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Employee Experience, Human Resource Case Management, Initiative, Organizational Change Management, Performance Management (PM), Problem Solving, Relationship Building, Succession Planning, Talent Development, Work Performance

  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 recruitment@brambles.com.

• About the company

  Brambles Limited is an Australian company that specialises in the pooling of unit-load equipment, pallets, crates and containers.

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