Commercial Hr Manager in Manchester

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our pallets, crates and containers. We employ thousands of people and operate in multiple countries. Through our sustainable share-and-reuse model, world-class brands trust us to transport goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. You will join an international organization and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work in a diverse, driven environment with flexible work options.

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 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.

Step into a role where you’ll shape culture, influence strategy, and become the trusted HR partner for leaders and employees across the UKI region. As the organisation’s regional HR anchor, you’ll drive initiatives that align people, structure, and culture with business goals while owning the full employee experience from onboarding to performance cycles. You’ll lead complex employee relations cases and coach managers to confidently use HR self-service tools like Workday. Your work will strengthen engagement, talent, OD, reward, and development programmes, ensuring they land with impact and support long-term business performance. This role thrives on pace and variety. You’ll navigate ambiguity with ease, partner and collaborate closely with senior stakeholders in a highly commercial environment. You’ll also be responsible to lead and develop one direct report, shaping their growth too.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Serve as the primary coordination point for regional and global HRBPs regarding UKI-based employees.
• Ensure regional/global HR initiatives are executed locally in line with UKI legal and operational requirements.
• Maintain regular alignment with HRBPs to anticipate upcoming initiatives and local implications.

What We’re Looking For:

• Relationship builder - Able to form strong, influential partnerships across a wide range of leadership styles.
• Global HR experience - At least two years in a complex, matrixed, multinational organisation.
• ER specialist - A minimum of two years’ robust ER experience, managing cases end to end.
• Change and OD exposure - Involved in organisational development, restructuring, and wider transformation activity.
• Commercial mindset - Experience in a corporate, commercially driven environment.
• Thrives in ambiguity - Comfortable operating at pace in evolving, fast-moving settings.

The Perks:

• Annual bonus (typically 15%)
• Private healthcare (family cover)
• 25 days holiday + statutory leave, with option to buy/sell 5 days
• Life Assurance & Employee Assistance Programme

Remote Type: Hybrid

Requirements: Apply by submitting an up-to-date CV tailored to this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to developing a diverse workforce and ensuring fair treatment and respect for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics.