HR Manager DACH

CHEP; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global logistics company based in Cologne is looking for a Senior HR Manager for the DACH region. This leadership role will shape and deliver people strategies to support business objectives and enhance organizational performance. Responsibilities include partnering with business leaders, managing employee relations, and leading HR initiatives. The ideal candidate should have significant HR Business Partnering experience and proven capability in leading change. The role offers a hybrid work model, an annual bonus, and generous benefits.

Leistungen

Annual bonus (typically 15%)

Car allowance or company car

Flexible / remote working

30 days holiday

Company pension (BAV)

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifikationen

• Significant experience in HR Business Partnering at senior or leadership level.
• Proven track record in leading HR teams in dynamic environments.
• Strong experience in organizational design and employee relations.

Aufgaben

• Partner with leaders to implement people strategies that enhance performance.
• Provide coaching and advice on people-related matters.
• Oversee the entire employee lifecycle and ensure compliance with HR policies.

Kenntnisse

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

Jobbeschreibung

HR Manager DACH • CHEP • Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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 transport their goods more efficiently, safely, and with less environmental impact.

Job Description

The HR Manager DACH is a senior HR leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering people strategies that directly support business performance and long‑term organizational objectives. Acting as a trusted advisor to business leaders, the role aligns regional and functional people priorities with enterprise strategy while ensuring consistent application of HR policies, processes, and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 (35 days for Carnival, Christmas, Silvester) with option to buy/sell 5 days
• Company pension (BAV)
• Employee Assistance Program

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills to Succeed in the Role

• Coaching
• Collaboration
• Culture strategy
• Disruptive thinking
• Employee experience
• Feedback
• Inclusive leadership
• Leadership training and development
• Leading change
• Leading customer‑centric teams
• Mentorship
• Motivating teams
• Organizational change management
• Organizational development (OD)
• Performance management (PM)
• Prioritization
• Relationship building
• Self‑awareness
• Strategic planning
• Succession planning
• 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.

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