Senior HR Manager – Supply Chain Europe

We’re looking for an experienced and influential HR leader to support and shape the people strategy across our European Supply Chain organisation
. This is a standout opportunity to lead HR delivery across UK, Ireland, Belgium, Netherlands, Nordics, Spain & Portugal, supporting a diverse population of around 1,270 colleagues working across European Supply Chain.

You’ll partner closely with senior Supply Chain leaders, manage a team of four HR Generalists, and take a central role in delivering major HR transformation initiatives across our European plants.

If you thrive in a complex, unionised, fast‑paced operational settings — and love combining strategy with hands‑on leadership — this role is for you.

• Act as HR Business Partner to senior Supply Chain leadership (VP + 3 Directors).
• Develop and implement people and organisational strategies aligned to business performance.
• Lead and coach a team of four HR Generalists supporting 23 plants & our onsite customer solutions sites across Europe.

• Provide ER/LR expertise across multiple countries, including investigations, appeals & complex casework.
• Lead engagement with Unions & Works Councils, influencing labour agreements and pay negotiation strategies.
• Align ER approaches across markets by partnering with local Country HR Managers and European ER leadership.
• Lead transformational programmes
• Act as a Change Leader, supporting automation and cultural development programmes.

• Lead organisational design, succession planning, workforce planning and talent development.
• Build management capability through First Line Leading programmes and targeted coaching.

• Develop and track HR/ER KPIs, including turnover, absence and ER trends.
• Use data to identify root causes, drive action plans and support operational decision-making.
• Lead sickness management strategy with a target of 2% annual average.

• Significant experience as an HR Operational Leader in industrial, manufacturing or technical environments.
• Strong expertise in Union & Labour Relations — negotiations, Works Councils and complex ER casework.
• Demonstrated success delivering large‑scale HR transformation in operational environments.
• Experience in global, matrixed organisations and the ability to influence senior technical stakeholders.
• Advanced HR analytics skills and experience designing KPI reporting.

• Commercial, pragmatic and business‑focused.
• Resilient and able to build trusted relationships quickly.
• Influential negotiator with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Change‑ready: courageous, collaborative and culturally aware.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset — able to balance strategic thinking with operational execution.

• Desirable: Coaching qualification; change management accreditation.

Join a global organisation recognised as a Top 17 Employer Worldwide
, where you'll shape the future of a mission‑critical Supply Chain network and lead truly meaningful people and transformation initiatives across Europe.

• 💰 Annual bonus (typically 20%)
• 🏥 Private healthcare (family cover)
• 🌴 25 days holiday + statutory leave, with option to buy/sell 5 days
• ❤️ Life Assurance & Employee Assistance Programme

As an inclusive employer, Brambles wants to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst  therefore encourage you to inform your Talent Acquisition Partner of any reasonable adjustments you might need to enable this to happen.