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Director, HR - Meat & Cheese, Hydration & Desserts

Posted 20 Days Ago
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Hybrid
Chicago, IL
185K-213K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Chicago, IL
185K-213K Annually
Senior level
The Director, HR is responsible for talent and performance management, training, development, organizational assessments, budget management, and driving cultural initiatives within the company.
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Job Description

  • Own the talent and performance management process by driving high expectations with assigned client groups;
  • Ensure teams are appropriately trained on the overall process as well as program changes in order to facilitate robust calibration sessions;
  • Assess organizational structures on a regular basis to ensure proper staffing levels.
  • Partner with leaders to proactively handle the movement and development of talent in alignment with staffing needs;
  • Facilitate the movement of talent within the manufacturing organization and central teams;
  • Work with leaders to actively lead and resolve performance issues proactively, minimizing any risk.
  • Evaluate Employee Relations on macro and micro level to identify any trends and regularly train managers and team leaders on applicable processes and communication channels;
  • Drive the Kraft Heinz Culture and Values; Credible partner in driving big cultural initiatives such as Management By Objectives (MBOs), Continuous Improvement and process mapping, as well as ensuring Meritocracy happens at all levels of the organization;
  • Work across the global organization to elevate D&I efforts; Ability to influence leaders in everything we do to ensure D&I is the foundation by which we live our values; Partner with leaders to enhance ways to build our talent capability at all levels;
  • Work across the organization to improve training and development, "Ownerversity," career experiences, mentoring and rotations. Conduct various training sessions, acting as mentor and 360 coach to leaders;
  • Continually work with and challenge current org structures in the Corporate team and in the zones to drive continuous improvement and efficiencies. Partner with team leaders to evaluate monthly business performance reviews and audit to ensure structures mirror company approach;
  • Actively own People spend budget and seek opportunities to reduce costs on a continual basis and lead all organizational redesign decisions;
  • Facilitate organization, process and people assessments to narrow gaps and drive efficiencies;
  • Seek opportunities to drive efficiencies while increasing value.


Recipe for Success:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field of study
  • At least ten (10) years of experience in a managerial position.


Previous work experience must have included:

  • At least five (5) years of experience serving in a business partnership oriented role for executive leaders;
  • Some experience in collaborating within all HR areas, including talent acquisition, compensation, employee relations, and benefits;
  • Some experience using analytical abilities via people data reporting and HRIS software;
  • Some experience in people leadership with a focus on developing talent within your own function;
  • Some experience in managing a people cost budget and understanding how HR impacts business financials;
  • Some experience with influencing and aligning strategy around talent capability and behaviors, and challenging/influencing executive leaders; AND
  • Some experience in successfully leading change efforts in a matrix environment, including assessment, crafting and recommending organizational changes and simplification.


JOB SITE: Aon Center, 200 E. Randolph Street, FL 76, Chicago, IL 60601
PAY SCALE & BENEFITS:
New Hire Base Salary Range: $184,800 - $213,000
Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents. The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional - Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
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Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz' strategy and values.
Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
Long-Term Incentive (LTI): In addition to base salary and bonus, this role is eligible for additional compensation in the form of equity.
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

  • Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
  • Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
  • Emotional - Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
  • Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability


Location(s)
Chicago/Aon Center
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [email protected] .

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