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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.\nWhat 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.\nJob Description\nNo Relocation OfferedKey Responsibilities May Include:\nServe as the first point of contact for employees and managers, providing advice and support on HR processes, policies, and employee-related queries.\nSupport and implement programs that align organizational structure, people capabilities, systems, and culture with business strategy.\nDevelop and maintain effective programs for employee retention, promotion, engagement, talent management, organization design, performance management, compensation, and benefits.\nCoach and guide line managers on using the HR self-service model, including Workday case creation and accessing resources on the central employee hub.\nEnsure compliance with legal requirements in day-to-day employee management, partnering with the legal department when necessary to mitigate risks.\nSupport and enhance the delivery of onboarding, training, and compliance initiatives for new starters and existing employees.\nProvide support and training for annual HR processes, including performance reviews, annual salary reviews, talent reviews, and employee engagement surveys (e.g., Pulse Surveys).\nRole, Scope, Responsibilities changed. Find updated JD attached.\nThe HR Generalist acts as a trusted HR partner for Supply Chain operations in Germany, providing expert guidance on employee relations, works council matters, employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives. The role partners closely with Plant Managers and leadership teams to foster a positive employee experience, maintain productive employee and works council relationships, support organisational change, and ensure compliance with German labour legislation. The position plays a key role in driving engagement, strengthening leadership capability, and creating a high-performing and inclusive workplace culture across the German and selected European manufacturing network.\nScope:\nHR support for CHEP Supply Chain Operations DACH and selected European manufacturing locations.\nApproximately 150+ employees across multiple operational sites.\nPrimary focus on manufacturing and plant operations.\nLead HR support on Employee Relations, Works Council collaboration, employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives.\nSupport cross-border HR projects within the European Supply Chain organisation.\nMeasures\nEmployee Engagement results and action plan completion.\nER/LR case management: Successful resolution of Employee Relations cases.\nQuality of Works Council relationships and delivery of co-determination processes.\nEmployee retention and turnover metrics.\nEmployee wellbeing indicators and absenteeism trends.\nTalent and succession plans for key operational positions.\nManager capability and satisfaction with HR support.\nCompliance with labour law and internal policies.\nMajor/Key Accountabilities\nEmployee Relations & Works Council\nServe as the primary HR contact for employee relations matters across DACH Supply Chain operations and further continental European Service Centres.\nLead and coordinate complex employee relations cases, ensuring fair, consistent and legally compliant outcomes.\nPartner closely with local and central Works Councils, preparing consultations, negotiations and agreements where required.\nProvide coaching and guidance to managers on labour law, employee relations, performance management and disciplinary processes.\nSupport organizational restructuring, change management initiatives and workforce planning activities.\nEmployee Engagement & Wellbeing\nDevelop and execute local engagement action plans based on employee feedback and engagement survey results.\nDrive wellbeing initiatives that support employee health, safety and overall employee experience.\nPartner with site leadership teams to strengthen a culture of inclusion, recognition and continuous improvement.\nMonitor engagement, retention and absenteeism trends and recommend appropriate actions.\nHR Business Partnership\nAct as trusted advisor to Plant Managers and leadership teams on all people-related matters.\nSupport talent reviews, succession planning and leadership development activities.\nPartner with Talent Acquisition to attract and retain high-quality operational talent.\nSupport implementation of regional and global HR programs within Supply Chain operations.\nCollaborate with HR Centres of Expertise and HR Operations to ensure efficient service delivery and continuous process improvement.\nChallenges/Problem Solving\nHigh volume HR activities in an operational/manufacturing environment\nManaging complex employee relations and works council matters in a unionized operational/manufacturing environment.\nSupporting organizational change while maintaining employee engagement and business continuity.\nBalancing operational needs with legal and employee considerations.\nDriving engagement and wellbeing initiatives across geographically dispersed locations.\nInfluencing stakeholders within a matrix and Global/international organization.\nRecruitment of new plant colleagues\nAuthority/ Decision Making\nSupport on all facets of HR with managers and employees\nProject delivery in line with budgets where appropriate\nGuidance to key stakeholder to enable them to make business and people decisions\nExperience\n5+ years HR experience, ideally within manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, industrial or other operational environments.\nStrong Employee Relations and Works Council experience in Germany & proven experience in explanation of HR policies and procedures\nStrong Employee Relations and Works Council experience in Germany.\nSound knowledge of German labour law and co-determination processes.\nExperience supporting engagement, wellbeing and culture initiatives.\nExperience partnering with operational leaders in a fast-paced environment.\nExperience working within an international matrix organization.\nSkills and Knowledge\nDemonstrated experience interacting with employees and management at all levels and providing excellent customer service \nStrong Employee Relations and labour law expertise.\nWorks Council consultation and negotiation skills.\nStakeholder management and influencing skills.\nChange management and conflict resolution capabilities.\nStrong coaching and relationship-building skills.\nData-driven approach to engagement and retention initiatives.\nAbility to work independently across multiple locations within Europe\nLanguages\nGerman, English + other European Language\nRemote Type\nFully RemoteSkills to succeed in the role\nAdaptability, Empathy, Employee Experience, Experimentation, Human Resource Case Management, Organizational Change Management, Performance Management (PM), Relationship Building, Succession Planning, Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Understand Customers, Work PerformanceWe 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.\nIndividuals 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. 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