Lead, HR Manager, WHQ People & Performance

Kraft Heinz, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz, Inc. is seeking a senior HR leader to develop and execute comprehensive P&P strategies for a global employee population.

You will lead autonomous P&P initiatives across the US, Canada, the Netherlands, the UK, and India while guiding leaders through organizational changes with thoughtful change leadership and communication planning. You will collaborate with regional P&P partners and Centers of Excellence to align people practices with country needs, strengthen employee

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, organizational development, psychology, or related field.
• Experience supporting global corporate functions.
• Experience in multinational consumer products, manufacturing, retail, or similar fast-paced organization.
• Working knowledge of international employee relations and multi-country workforce considerations.
• Experience using workforce analytics and talent insights to guide decisions and measure results.
• Experience partnering with HR Centers of Excellence and regional HR teams to deliver enterprise-wide programs.
• Experience leading complex projects or strategic talent initiatives across multiple functions, countries, or stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate comprehensive global talent reviews across critical functions and translate talent discussions into clear, actionable development plans.
• Build cross-border succession strategies and strengthen internal pipelines for business-critical and leadership roles.
• Partner with executives to identify high-potential talent, capability gaps, development priorities, and internal mobility opportunities.
• Oversee leadership development efforts that support career progression, strengthen organizational capability, and position the right talent to scale global operations.
• Coach leaders on performance management, talent differentiation, succession readiness, and team effectiveness.
• Help create an environment in which employees understand performance expectations, see opportunities for growth, and are empowered to deliver meaningful business impact.
• Lead, coach, and develop two Senior Analysts supporting P&P, Finance, and Global Technology.
• Establish clear priorities, goals, and accountability while creating meaningful development opportunities for team members.
• Enable the team to deliver accurate, timely, and data-driven HR processes, insights, and recommendations.
• Implement stakeholder engagement and operating protocols that promote alignment, visibility, and operational excellence.
• Use workforce metrics, routine management, and governance practices to monitor progress and strengthen execution.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve service delivery, and increase the effectiveness of P&P support.
• Partner with the broader P&P organization to ensure consistent delivery of core talent, workforce, and employee processes.

Job description

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, three days per week in the Chicago office

Develop and execute comprehensive P&P strategies for a global employee population of approximately 230 people across 20 countries.

Provide autonomous P&P leadership across the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and India.

Guide leaders through organizational changes by providing thoughtful change leadership, communication planning, and employee support.

Collaborate with regional P&P partners and Centers of Excellence to align people practices while recognizing country-specific business and workforce needs.

Develop targeted strategies that strengthen employee experience, increase retention, and support a high-performing culture.

Support leaders in creating inclusive, accountable, and engaging team environments across geographically dispersed employee populations.

Build strong relationships across the global P&P community to influence priorities, align stakeholders, and activate talent initiatives across regions and functions.

Facilitate executive discussions, talent forums, leadership sessions, and employee programs that advance enterprise people priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate comprehensive global talent reviews across critical functions and translate talent discussions into clear, actionable development plans.
• Build cross-border succession strategies and strengthen internal pipelines for business-critical and leadership roles.
• Partner with executives to identify high-potential talent, capability gaps, development priorities, and internal mobility opportunities.
• Oversee leadership development efforts that support career progression, strengthen organizational capability, and position the right talent to scale global operations.
• Coach leaders on performance management, talent differentiation, succession readiness, and team effectiveness.
• Help create an environment in which employees understand performance expectations, see opportunities for growth, and are empowered to deliver meaningful business impact.
• Lead, coach, and develop two Senior Analysts supporting P&P, Finance, and Global Technology.
• Establish clear priorities, goals, and accountability while creating meaningful development opportunities for team members.
• Enable the team to deliver accurate, timely, and data-driven HR processes, insights, and recommendations.
• Implement stakeholder engagement and operating protocols that promote alignment, visibility, and operational excellence.
• Use workforce metrics, routine management, and governance practices to monitor progress and strengthen execution.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve service delivery, and increase the effectiveness of P&P support.
• Partner with the broader P&P organization to ensure consistent delivery of core talent, workforce, and employee processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Psychology, or a related field.
• Experience supporting global corporate functions such as Finance, Technology, Human Resources, or other enterprise functions.
• Experience within a multinational consumer products, manufacturing, retail, or similarly fast-paced organization.
• Working knowledge of international employee relations, global talent practices, and multi-country workforce considerations.
• Experience using workforce analytics, employee engagement data, and talent insights to guide decisions and measure results.
• Experience partnering with HR Centers of Excellence and regional HR teams to deliver enterprise-wide programs.
• Experience leading complex projects or strategic talent initiatives across multiple functions, countries, or stakeholder groups.