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

The Senior Director, Enterprise HR Business Partner will be responsible for providing guidance, direction and strategic HR support to ELT members and their teams. Leading the people agenda of the Enterprise units which they support, aligned to both the business and people strategies which centre around building the workforce required for delivering and running Brambles of the Future. This role will report into the Chief People Officer with a dotted line into their respective ELT members and will have a key focus on transforming our operating model, enhancing our workforce effectiveness and delivery a world class employee experience.

Key Responsibilities may include:

Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership team members and regional HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to develop and implement organizational strategies that enhance business performance across the enterprise capability / function.

Provide people leadership for one or more enterprise programs and represent view of ELT members at HRLT

Build strong relationships with leadership teams, providing coaching and advice on people-related matters to influence decision-making and promote employee engagement.

Lead the implementation of organizational design initiatives, including strategic workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning, to support business objectives.

Coach and mentor wider HR professionals, drive development and ensure the team consistently meets organizational goals and HR best practices.

Monitor the effectiveness of global HR initiatives and programs, ensuring alignment with broader business strategies and recommending improvements where necessary.

Work with Talent & Learning to establish performance management systems and processes to ensure employees are meeting expectations and contributing to organizational goals.

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 hire to retire employee lifecycle 

Displays a strong enterprise mindset as we build a more inclusive and productive culture across Brambles

Talent & Development expertise to build workforce effectiveness and transform performance management.

In-depth knowledge of HR solutions and programs

Technological savvy and knowledge of how technology is transforming HR

Disruptive HR thinker displaying continuous view on external markets trends and how they reshape organisations

The main stakeholders this role supports are based in the UK and Europe and the role will require someone who can work within BST and CET timezones for core hours.

Experience and Qualifications

Progressive experience in Human Resources Management of a multinational matrixed company

Proven strategic HR leader, who supported executive leadership members

Experience in successfully leading global transformative initiatives (incl. organizational development)

Demonstrate project leadership and proven capability in leading change

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Adaptability, Business Strategies, Collaboration, Cultural Transformations, Culture Strategy, Data-Driven Decision Making, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, HR Strategy, Inclusive Leadership, Innovation, Inspiring Others, Leadership Team Development, Motivating Teams, Organizational Development (OD), Prioritization, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking, Talent Development

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.