General information

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GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 166 countries and more than 49, 720 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2024, GEODIS generated €11.3 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF Group. 
This position is also open to anyone recognized as a disabled worker.  

Reference

2025-16541  

Line Of Business

FREIGHT MANAGEMENT

Position description

Type of assignment

Full-time Regular

Function

Support function - Human Resources

Job title

HR Director UK & Ireland M/F

Job description

• Establish and implement HR strategies that have mid to long term (3-5 years) impact on business results in alignment with the Group & Region organisation objectives,
• Implement and monitor HR policies (Compensation and Benefits, Talent Management & Development, HRIS, Labor/Union Relations, Payroll & People Administration) designed by the Group & Region to address sub-regional business strategy and legal specificities,
• Harmonize People processes and HR strategy to enable efficient HR decisions making process,
• Ensure that the organization complies with labor laws and regulations,
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations to be constantly informed of changes that could have an impact on GEODIS HR policies and projects,
• Foster positive employee relations by resolving conflicts and addressing concerns,
• Ensure that workplace policies and procedures are followed and that employees are treated fairly and equitably,
• Manage relations with employee representatives and/or trade unions, lead collective bargaining
• Oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding, ensuring consistent practices at national and sub-regional level,
• Collaborate with the management to align talent development initiatives with business goals,
• Manage the career development for Talents identified within their scope and ensure the robustness of the successor's pools for Executives positions within the sub-region,
• Act as an advisor to management on all HR-related topics and projects, providing expertise from your own or your team's resources (employment laws, legal issues, any work contract situation, employee welfare, etc.),
• Develop, coordinate, and implement changes and improvements in HR and other management systems for the function,
• Prepare and support the teams to successfully adopt change in order to drive organizational success and outcomes,
• Support organizational structure changes & integration related to mergers & acquisitions or organic growth,
• Contribute to building a strong employer brand.

Applicant's profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or relevant discipline,
• Minimum 10 years of experience within the above mentioned tasks,
• Expert in communication and stakeholder management,
• Fluent in English.
• Able to travel,
• Human at the heart.


You don't meet every single one of the above requirements and you're not our "purple squirrel"? That doesn't matter!

Diversity is the key to success on our excellence@GEODIS journey. Even if not every stop in your career so far meets the requirements of the position, you could still be the right person for the job!



What GEODIS offers you:
• Collegial and open working atmosphere accompanies you from day 1,
• The possibility to work at a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain,
• A strong brand with a good reputation, a global network and excellent products to sell.
• Opportunity to develop yourself in an international organization,
• Hybrid working style and a flexible working schedule.

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

*By applying, you confirm that your application documents will remain in our records for 6 months.

Working time (%)

100

Position location

Position place

Europe

Location

Candidate criteria

Years of experience in similar position

Senior (more than 10 years of experience)