Key Skills

Job Description

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 As the Benelux Supply Chain Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in leading and transforming the talent acquisition model across CHEP’s Benelux supply chain operations, with a strong focus on transitioning from agency-reliant hiring to a more direct, controlled recruitment model. The role owns the end-to-end talent acquisition lifecycle for plant-based roles (hourly and early management), including workforce planning partnership, sourcing strategy, hiring delivery, employer branding, vendor management and onboarding. A key objective is to centralise hiring accountability within Talent Acquisition, improving workforce stability, reducing agency dependency, and increasing cost efficiency and data visibility through Workday. Key Responsibilities May Include: Lead the transition from an agency-led to a direct hiring model, reducing dependency and cost Act as the single point of accountability for all hiring, centralising recruitment through TA Own and deliver end-to-end operational recruitment across plant-based roles (volume & critical positions) Elevate Employer Value Proposition (EVP) and local attraction strategies to strengthen direct hiring pipelines Partner with Operations and HR to improve workforce planning, forecasting, and hiring anticipation Drive standardised hiring processes and governance across all sites Ensure full adoption of Workday (ATS) as the single source of truth, improving data quality and visibility Optimise agency usage, vendor performance, and commercial outcomes in partnership with Procurement Lead stakeholder alignment and change management, embedding TA-led ways of working Experience Demonstrated end-to-end talent acquisition experience in high-volume operational environments (blue-collar, supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, or industrial sectors) is essential. Experience gained either in-house or within a recruitment agency setting is required. Strong experience partnering with Operations and HR leadership, influencing hiring decisions, workforce planning, and business outcomes Hands-on capability in operational recruitment delivery, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management Experience driving standardisation of hiring processes and governance across multiple sites or geographies Strong working knowledge of Workday or similar ATS, with experience improving adoption, data quality, and reporting Demonstrated experience in developing and activating Employer Value Proposition (EVP) and local attraction strategies Skills & Knowledge Strong ability to operate in a fast-paced, matrix environment, balancing operational delivery with transformation Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills across all levels Strong analytical and commercial capability, using data to drive decisions and manage cost effectively Proven ability to lead cross-functional and remote teams, with a pragmatic problem-solving mindset Structured, strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset, leveraging data and technology to drive outcomes Fluent English speaker Remote Type Fully Remote Skills to succeed in the role Adaptability, Diversity and Inclusion in Hiring, Empathy, Experimentation, Project Delivery, Recruitment Technology, Relationship Management, Taking Ownership, Talent Sourcing and Acquisition, Teamwork, Understand Customers 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 [email protected].

Core Responsibilities

Lead the transition from agency-led hiring to a direct, centralized talent acquisition model for CHEP’s Benelux supply chain operations, owning end-to-end recruitment for plant-based roles. Strengthen workforce planning, employer branding, Workday adoption, hiring governance, and vendor performance while improving workforce stability, cost efficiency, and recruitment data visibility.

Requirements

Requires end-to-end talent acquisition experience in high-volume operational settings such as supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, or industrial environments, gained in-house or through an agency. Candidates should bring hands-on recruitment delivery, strong Operations and HR partnership, multi-site process improvement, Workday or similar ATS expertise, and the ability to use data and influence stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.