Sr. HR Manager, Iberia

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 Are you a seasoned HR leader ready to make a meaningful impact across a dynamic, matrixed organization? At Brambles / CHEP, we’re looking for a Senior HR Manager who brings strategic insight, strong leadership, and deep HR expertise to drive business success and empower people.

Step into a pivotal HR leadership role in Spain, one of Europe’s largest and most dynamic hubs. Join us in shaping the future of our people strategy!

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.

The Senior HR Manager, Iberia serves as a strategic HR partner, advising on key areas such as workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee relations, performance, compensation, engagement, inclusion & diversity, recognition, and learning & development. Leading a team of five—including HR Managers, Generalists, and an ER Manager—this role acts as the primary HR representative for Iberia, working closely with the Country Leadership Team to align people strategy with business goals.

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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.

Remote Type Hybrid Remote Skills to succeed in the role Adaptability, Adaptability, Business Strategies, Coaching, Cross-Functional Work, Culture Strategy, Data-Driven Decision Making, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Experience, Feedback, Inclusive Leadership, Innovation, Inspiring Others, Leadership Training and Development, Learn From Mistakes, Mentorship, Motivating Teams, Organizational Change Management, Organizational Development (OD), Performance Management (PM), Prioritization, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Human Resources Leadership {+ 4 more}

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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