HR Generalist – Supply Chain

CHEP

. Serve as the first point of contact for employees and managers on HR processes, policies, and employee-related queries .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • Germany, Netherlands, BelgiumMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Employee Relations, Works Council collaboration, and compliance with German labour law, while effectively supporting talent management and engagement initiatives across multiple European locations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employee Relations ExpertiseWorks Council Consultation SkillsGerman Labour Law KnowledgeChange Management CapabilitiesStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Talent ManagementPerformance ManagementCompensation ManagementOnboardingEngagement SurveysSuccession PlanningData-Driven EngagementConflict ResolutionCo-Determination ProcessesHR Compliance

Soft Skills

Coaching SkillsRelationship-BuildingCustomer ServiceInfluencing SkillsIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Workday

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingLogisticsSupply ChainIndustrial EnvironmentUnionized EnvironmentInternational Matrix Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the first point of contact for employees and managers on HR processes, policies, and employee-related queries
Support programs aligning organizational structure, people capabilities, systems, and culture with business strategy
Develop and maintain programs for retention, promotion, engagement, talent management, organization design, performance management, compensation, and benefits
Coach line managers on the HR self-service model, including Workday case creation and the central employee hub
Ensure compliance with legal requirements in day-to-day employee management
Support onboarding, training, compliance initiatives, performance reviews, salary reviews, talent reviews, and engagement surveys
Act as trusted HR partner for Supply Chain operations in Germany and selected European manufacturing locations
Lead employee relations, Works Council collaboration, engagement, wellbeing, organizational change, and workforce planning activities
Advise Plant Managers and leadership teams on people-related matters
Support talent reviews, succession planning, leadership development, recruitment, and regional/global HR programs
Collaborate with HR Centres of Expertise and HR Operations on service delivery and process improvement
Manage complex employee relations and Works Council matters in a unionized manufacturing environment
Monitor engagement, retention, absenteeism, wellbeing, and talent metrics
Support cross-border HR projects within the European Supply Chain organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years HR experience, ideally within manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, industrial or other operational environments
Strong Employee Relations and Works Council experience in Germany
Sound knowledge of German labour law and co-determination processes
Experience supporting engagement, wellbeing and culture initiatives
Experience partnering with operational leaders in a fast-paced environment
Experience working within an international matrix organization
Demonstrated experience interacting with employees and management at all levels and providing excellent customer service
Strong Employee Relations and labour law expertise
Works Council consultation and negotiation skills
Stakeholder management and influencing skills
Change management and conflict resolution capabilities
Strong coaching and relationship-building skills
Data-driven approach to engagement and retention initiatives
Ability to work independently across multiple locations within Europe
German, English + other European Language

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid Work Model
Work-life balance and flexibility
Equal opportunity workplace
Diverse and inclusive work environment