HR Business Partner, Supply Chain at CHEP

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 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 field based Human Resources Business Partner provides core human resources support to the client groups, particularly in the areas of performance management, team building, investigations, change management and leadership development.

The role also provides direction and support supervisors/managers by providing timely and accurate information in the areas of HR policy and procedures.

Scope: Direct support to all Brambles/CHEP facilities in assigned regions

Location: Field Based - Southeast USA

Travel: 50%

Major/Key Accountabilities

• Serves as first point of contact and first line communications to managers and supervisors regarding general human resources related questions/issues providing accurate and appropriate information or guidance or where applicable direct interaction with the HR Operations team
• Provide day-to-day administration of HR policies and programs and ensure that they are effectively communicated to all employees
• Conduct employee relations investigations from start to finish and provide support to managers on other employee related queries.
• Maintain in depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partner with external/internal counsel as needed/required.
• Work closely with regional HR Operations team to lead process improvement initiatives
• Provide support to regional Recruitment teams as required
• Consult with department leaders on a broad range of human resource issues including talent planning, career mobility, retention, engagement, work actions, performance management and other related areas focused on developing a high-performing team.
• Engage with the employees to understand and improve the employee experience and facilitate the organization’s culture and engagement strategies. Set the tone for employment engagement, team building, and overall culture.
• Provides support and training of annual HR processes including PDP, ASR, Talent Reviews and Pulse Surveys
• Use data to highlight trends and proactively offer solutions that drive business results.

Measures

• Turnover, vacancy rates and Short-term retention statistics in supported facilities
• Development plans in place for Plant Manager/APM and Supervisory roles within the region
• Employee cases resolved in timely manner
• Timely and effective Project deliverables

Authority/ Decision Making

• Support on all facets of HR with managers and employees
• Retention and Engagement intervention programs
• Employee relations resolutions
• Working autonomously or having a disrupted level of line manager support with differing location and/or time zones

Key contacts

• HR Director, HR team & HR Shared Services Team
• Regional Supply leadership
• Brambles Centers of Expertise
• Line managers
• Health and Safety
• Vendors (recruitment agencies, benefit providers)
• ER/LR agencies/bodies
• External communities of practice to understand and drive best practices

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or in a relevant Human Resources technical discipline
• Desirable: Post graduate qualifications in business or related disciple

Experience

• Minimum 3 – 5 years related experience in Human Resources, with at least 1 years in an HRBP capacity
• Strong understanding of Federal and State employment laws
• Experience in manufacturing/operations environments
• Experience with interpreting data and trends to draw conclusions and make business recommendations
• Experience working in a matrixed HR department with demonstrated collaboration & teaming skills
• Experience of HR systems, Workday preferable

Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrated experience interacting with employees and management at all levels and providing excellent customer service  
• Demonstrated business acumen, organizational savvy, judgment, and decision making
• Strong project management skills with a track record of putting ideas into practice and assessing results
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail

Languages

Essential - English; Desirable - Spanish

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Preferred Education

Bachelors

Preferred Level of Work Experience

3 - 5 years

Remote Type

Fully Remote

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.