HR Business Partner

Job Description

The HR Business Partner will drive all people activities, initiatives and programs for the entire Kirksville site supporting the Plant Manager and acting as a key member of the plant leadership team. The HRBP works under the general guidance of the Director, HR – Supply Chain BU but is responsible for driving all people initiative across the plant, including determining the efficient structure, talent pipeline and people strategies.

This position’s main focus will be on leading efforts around people development, talent pipeline, organization efficiency, change management and driving cultural transformation; to achieving goals around people, cost, and customer service. The position will support approximately 700 employees while driving HR initiatives and directly mentoring & supporting functions’ people managers. The role will lead a team of HR professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Management: own and implement human resource processes- including the following: workforce planning, compensation administration, organizational change/effectiveness, process improvement, staffing and pipeline development, training opportunities, and organizational development

• Talent: drives talent development, engages with business to drive staffing plans and proactively manage staffing levels and talent moves within and across functions

• Labor Relations: manages employee & labor relations by investigating- resolving and communicating employee questions- issues- concerns- grievances- and sets union labor strategy for the facility

• Culture: ensure to demonstrate Kraft Heinz’s mission- values- and initiatives and act as a change champion for the facility

• Employee Engagement: build strong relationships with employees and advocate for their job enrichment- engagement- and development

• Compliance: champion the application and interpretation of HR systems- policies- and programs ensuring compliance with federal and state employment laws

• Analytics: use data and analytics to inform key business and talent decisions

• Strategy: evaluate business challenges while developing and recommending solutions

Requirements:

• Core knowledge of HR fundamentals and ability to collaborate with all areas within HR

• Prior experience within a manufacturing environment and supporting a union represented environment

• Strong eye for business, project management, and technical proficiency in workplace technology and systems (eg. Workday, Kronos, MS Office Suite, etc)

• Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and other key customers through data and insights

• Excellent organization and time management skills

• Ability to manage teams through others

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

• Adaptability – Maintaining effectiveness in the face of changing priorities and tasks, ability to manage multiple assignments.

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.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$118,400.00 - $148,000.00

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