HR Generalist

Brambles; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Brambles is seeking an experienced HR professional to support strategic initiatives within a global organization. The role includes serving as a point of contact for HR inquiries, managing employee relations, and driving engagement through effective programs. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of two years in HR, expert coaching skills, and the adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Generous Share Scheme

25 days holiday

Up to 7.5% company pension

Qualifications

• Experience in a global matrixed organisation.
• Experience in employee relations and labor relations.
• Experience dealing with change management projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide support on HR processes and employee-related queries.
• Implement programs aligning organizational culture with business strategy.
• Develop workforce retention and performance programs.

Skills

Active Learning

Adaptability

Coaching

Digital Literacy

Emotional Intelligence

Empathy

Problem Solving

Relationship Building

Education

Minimum two years’ experience in Human Resources

Job description

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).

About The Person

• Ability to operate effectively across a matrix and wide range of leadership styles and being an effective relationship builder
• Comfortable working at pace

Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of two years’ experience in Human Resources within a global matrixed organisation
• A minimum of one years’ experience in ER and LR
• Experience in dealing with change management projects (incl. organisational development and restructuring)

The Perks…

• Certified Top 17 Global Employers
• Excellent career progression
• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus (typically 10%) based on company and individual performance
• Generous Share Scheme
• Private healthcare
• Company laptop and phone
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory holidays and the option to buy and sell 5 additional days leave each year
• Up to 7.5% company pension
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Numerous retail discounts

Interested...?

Apply by submitting an up-to-date CV tailored to this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you!

As an inclusive employer, Brambles wants to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore encourage you to inform your Talent Acquisition Partner of any reasonable adjustments you might need to enable this to happen.

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.

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