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Talent Manager, Enterprise Functions

Cologne
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CHEP Overview

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

Key Responsibilities May Include:

  • Facilitate the Integrated Talent Cycle in the region, supporting HRBPs and leaders in performance optimization, talent management reviews, succession planning, and strategic workforce planning to ensure actionable outcomes.
  • Identify successors for key positions by evaluating internal talent, readiness, and development priorities, co-designing Individual Development Plans in collaboration with HR and business leaders.
  • Deliver impactful workshops, team interventions, and capability-building programs through in-person, virtual, and online platforms to enhance learner experiences and meet program objectives.
  • Engage in global and cross-regional talent and learning projects, offering subject matter expertise (SME) and innovative solutions to support organizational objectives.
  • Support the employee engagement Pulse Survey by analyzing outcomes, generating insights, and facilitating discussions with leadership to drive employee engagement initiatives.
  • Provide coaching and mentorship to HR professionals, fostering a high-performing team that aligns with organizational goals.
  • Collaborate with business leaders to ensure that talent and learning strategies are aligned with growth objectives and evolving regional needs.
  • Promote continuous development of talent management practices, aligning them with Brambles' long-term business and talent goals to drive sustained growth and capability development.

Talent Manager, Enterprise Functions

Location: UK (preference) or Madrid, Cologne, Paris

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Type: Full time, Permanent

As a Talent Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping how talent is identified, developed, and mobilised across our global organisation. Acting as the bridge between Talent Management and key business functions, you'll partner with regional Talent leaders, HR teams, and business stakeholders to create a more transparent, connected, and skills focused talent ecosystem.

Working closely with senior leaders, you will drive internal mobility, increase visibility of talent across the organisation, and help embed scalable talent processes that support both business growth and employee development. This is a highly influential role offering the opportunity to shape talent strategy, build strong stakeholder relationships, and make a measurable impact on the employee experience.

This role combines strategic thinking, relationship building, and talent expertise to help ensure the organisation is equipped with the skills and capabilities needed for the future.

🔍 What You'll Do

  • Act as the key interface between Talent Management and global functions including Digital, Technology Services, Legal, Communications, HR, and Strategy.
  • Champion initiatives that increase internal applications and career movement, creating greater awareness of opportunities across the organisation.
  • Help build transparency around employee skills, experiences, and capabilities, enabling better talent and workforce planning decisions.
  • Collaborate with Regional Talent Directors and Talent teams to support a more fluid, consistent, and effective talent management process.
  • Support leaders in identifying, developing, and deploying talent through robust talent insights and meaningful workforce conversations.

🎯 What We're Looking For

  • At least 5 years experience in Talent Management, Talent Development or Learning & Development.
  • Proven ability to influence and build credibility with senior stakeholders within a matrixed organisation.
  • Experience driving talent initiatives, workforce planning activities, or internal mobility programmes.
  • Ability to navigate complexity, work through ambiguity, and identify where intervention can drive the greatest talent outcomes.
  • Passion for creating career opportunities and fostering a culture of growth, development, and mobility.

🌍 Why Join Brambles?

  • Play a key role in transforming how talent is identified, developed, and mobilised globally.
  • Influence how talent moves, grows, and succeeds across a global business.
  • Partner with senior leaders to shape the future of talent and workforce strategy.
  • Create greater access to career opportunities and champion a culture of internal mobility.
  • Build relationships with stakeholders around the world and work on initiatives with enterprise wide impact.
  • Help unlock the full potential of our people through more transparent and effective talent practices.
  • Be part of an ambitious, collaborative team focused on delivering meaningful change.

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Brambles is an inclusive employer.

We want every candidate to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process, and while at work. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner.

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

  • Adaptability
  • Development Management
  • Empathy
  • Employee Engagement
  • Experimentation
  • Leadership Training and Development
  • Performance Management (PM)
  • Succession Planning
  • Taking Ownership
  • Talent Management
  • Teamwork
  • Understand Customers
  • Workforce Planning

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Important Notice

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.

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