HR Manager DACH at Brambles in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE

HR Manager DACH Location: 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 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 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. The position provides both strategic and operational HR leadership across the full employee lifecycle and plays a critical role in organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning. As a people leader, the role is accountable for leading, coaching, and developing a team of HR professionals, fostering a high performance culture focused on continuous improvement, inclusion, and employee experience. Key Responsibilities May Include: 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 + 3,5 days (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. 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.