Associate Director, HR – People Strategy and Labor Relations

Kraft Heinz; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 164,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Wellbeing programs

Retirement plan

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Chicago, IL, seeks an Associate Director of HR – People Strategy and Labor Relations to lead workforce planning, labor relations, and talent initiatives within Supply Chain and Procurement. The role supervises three direct reports and influences broader HR programs across the P&P team.

The position is hybrid, located at the Aon Center in Chicago, with three days onsite. It requires 10+ years of HR experience, strong leadership, and expertise in labor relations and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of dynamic Human Resource experience, including partnership oriented role for executive leaders.
• Proven experience in leading HR teams and developing HR strategies that drive business results.
• Experience in a manufacturing or operations environment, preferably in the food industry.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to enhance talent capability and development programs.
• Evaluate org structures and drive continuous improvement for efficiency and value.
• Develop and implement HR strategies aligning with North America Supply Chain and Procurement objectives.
• Analyze HR data to inform decisions and drive HR initiatives.
• Provide budgeting oversight for people-related packages and manage a HR team.

Skills

HR Leadership

Labor Relations

Team Management

Workforce Planning

Data-Driven HR

Lean Six Sigma

People Strategy

Job description

Job Description

The AssociateDirector, HR –People Strategyand Labor Relations isa keyleadership roleresponsible forcritical initiatives withing Supply Chain and Procurement suchas,workforce planning, labor relations, and talent strategies.This roleprovides leadership and guidance to3direct reports and indirectly acrosstheSupply Chain and ProcurementP&P team.

This is a Hybrid role located in Chicago, IL (Aon Center) 3 days/week Onsite

Principle Accountabilities:

• 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,mentoringand rotations.


• Continually work with and challenge current org structures to drive continuous improvement andefficiencies. Partner with team leaders to evaluate monthly business performance reviews and seek opportunities to drive efficiencies while increasing value.


• Develop and implement HR strategies, programs, and initiatives that align with the North AmericaSupplyChain andProcurementbusinessobjectivesin partnership with business leaders.


• Analyze HR metrics and data to inform business decisions and drive HR initiatives, including talent management and organizational design.


• Provides budgeting oversight and control for peoplerelatedZBB packages.


• Lead and manage a team of HR professionals, providing coaching, guidance, and development opportunities to ensure the team is equipped to deliverhigh qualitysupport to the business.


• Ability to identify/define problems, collect data,establishfactsand articulate conclusions and effective solutions at all levels of organization


• Often required to make decisions and take decisive action using own judgement.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of dynamic Human Resource experience, including 5+ years in a businesspartnership orientedrole for executive leaders.


• Proven experience in leading HR teams and developing HR strategies that drive business results.


• Experience in a manufacturing or operations environment, preferably in the food industry.


• Strong knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices.


• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.


• Influencing/aligning strategy around talent capability and behaviors.


• Ability to analyze complex HR data and develop insights to inform business decisions.


• Strong business acumen.


• Strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies, such as Lean or Six Sigma.

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:

$164,200.00 - $205,200.00

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 savingfor the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coveragefor 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 aphysical, 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 – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.