Human Resources Business Partner

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

HR doesn't sit on the sidelines at CHEP-it helps shape the business.

We're looking for a Manager, HR Business Partner who thrives on partnership, influence, and impact. In this role, you'll work closely with leaders across U.S. Corporate Functions to drive people strategies that strengthen performance, build future‑ready teams, and create an inclusive, engaging employee experience.

If you love being a trusted advisor, enjoy solving complex people challenges, and want to influence how an organization grows and evolves-this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Partner with business leaders and HRBPs to implement people and organizational solutions that drive business performance and employee engagement.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employees on HR-related queries, collaborating with the HR Operations team for seamless service delivery.
• Build and maintain relationships with leaders, providing coaching and influencing on key people-related matters to enhance team performance and development.
• Support leaders in the development of their teams, focusing on capability enhancement, engagement, and succession planning.
• Oversee the employee lifecycle, from talent acquisition through to retirement, ensuring adherence to processes and procedures in collaboration with the broader HR team.
• Provide guidance on organizational design and workforce planning, supporting talent management, succession planning, and workforce modelling efforts.
• Proactively manage and resolve employee relations issues, conducting investigations and ensuring a fair and compliant resolution process

Manager, HR Business Partner (HRBP)

CHEP | Brambles | U.S. Corporate Functions

Working Location: Please note our offices will be moving from Alpharetta, GA to the Atlanta Metro area in Fall of 2026: Promenade Central, 1200 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309.

This is not a remote position; it does have an in-office requirement.

What You'll Do

As a Manager, HRBP, you'll operate at the intersection of business strategy and people impact.

You will:

• Partner closely with leaders as a strategic, solutions‑oriented HR advisor
• Coach leaders on performance management, talent development, succession planning, and team effectiveness
• Support organizational readiness through career pathways, development planning, and talent pipelining
• Lead and manage employee relations matters, including investigations, performance issues, compliance, and risk mitigation
• Support change initiatives by identifying talent needs and helping design scalable, future‑focused solutions
• Collaborate with Global HRBPs and Centers of Excellence (Talent, Learning, Rewards, Recruiting) to implement impactful programs
• Use data, technology, and AI to improve HR delivery, efficiency, and decision‑making
• Champion DEI initiatives, fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Promote and reinforce the Employee Value Proposition (EVP) across the business
• Apply organizational design principles to improve clarity, efficiency, and scalability

Your Scope & Impact

• Support 200-400 employees across U.S. Corporate Functions
• Primary focus: U.S. Regional and Global teams, with periodic collaboration across North America and Latin America
• Work in a matrixed, global environment with high visibility and influence

What Success Looks Like

• Strong, trusted relationships with business leaders and HR partners
• Improved people metrics such as engagement, retention, talent movement, succession depth, and diversity
• Leaders who feel confident, supported, and equipped to lead their teams effectively
• HR programs that are practical, scalable, and aligned to business priorities

What You Bring

• 5-7 years of progressive HR Business Partner experience blending strategy with hands‑on execution
• Experience supporting corporate functions (e.g., Sales, Finance, IT)
• Strong background in employee relations, investigations, and compliance
• Comfort coaching leaders and influencing without direct authority
• Data‑driven mindset with the ability to turn insights into action
• Experience navigating matrixed organizations and cross‑functional initiatives

Nice to have:

PHR/SPHR certification, Workday experience, indirect people leadership experience

Why CHEP?

At CHEP, you'll be part of a purpose‑driven, global organization that values innovation, collaboration, and growth. This is an opportunity to:

• Influence leaders and teams at scale
• Help shape the future of work within a global business
• Grow your HR career in a role with real impact-not just administration

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Adaptability, Empathy, Employee Experience, Experimentation, Human Resource Case Management, Leadership Training and Development, Organizational Change Management, Organizational Development (OD), Performance Management (PM), Relationship Building, Succession Planning, Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Understand Customers, 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.