HR Manager Italy, Portugal

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 Human Resources Manager is responsible for delivering quality HR programs and services to the CHEP Italian, Portuguese and Greek businesses. The position holder is responsible for providing strategic and operational services and advice across all facets of HR including workforce planning, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, salary review, engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, recognition, talent management, and learning & development.

Major/Key Accountabilities:

- Provide responsive support and advice to managers on policies, programs, and processes
- Engage with the business on workforce planning and development including talent management and succession planning
- Partner with the business to develop and implement people and organizational solutions to influence the culture and performance of the business
- Coach and support managers to develop their teams through capability uplift and engagement
- As a member of the Business Unit leadership team, identify strategies to address people-related issues/needs
- Oversee the execution of annual processes including Optimising Performance, Salary Review, and Pulse survey and actions
- Lead the continuous improvement and enhancement of HR services to improve outcomes for the business and ensure compliance
- Partner with the HR Director, HR Shares Services Lead, and Country Leadership team to align global HR service delivery to local business needs and priorities
- Partner with Centres of Expertise (COE) to support Reward and Talent & Learning initiatives with managers and employees
- Lead and manage team members to deliver results and develop in role (where applicable)
- Manage Health & Safety Employee requirements (according to Italian law)

Qualifications:

- Minimum: Master’s degree in Human Resources or in a relevant Human Resources technical discipline
- Desirable: Postgraduate qualifications in business or related discipline
- 5+ years of related experience in Human Resources
- Experience with HR systems, Workday preferable
- Demonstrated leadership experience

Skills and Knowledge:

- Ability to influence stakeholders
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent relationship-building skills
- In-depth knowledge of HR solutions and programs
- Ability to work comfortably autonomously
- Ability to assess sensitive and complex employee relations issues in a confidential, objective, and systematic manner
- Demonstrated knowledge about local employment and social laws; ability to translate this in a comprehensive way to others

Languages:
Essential: Italian, English

Desirable: Portuguese

Preferred Education

Bachelors

Preferred Level of Work Experience

5 - 7 years

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.