Manager, HR Business Partner

Keurig Dr Pepper; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Annual bonus

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper is seeking an HR Manager who will partner with Coffee Business Unit leaders to drive talent strategy, organizational design, and workforce planning across corporate functions.

You will influence leaders in a matrixed environment, manage organizational change, and leverage analytics to support performance and engagement initiatives. This role emphasizes executive coaching and cross-functional collaboration, with a strong focus on leadership development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years supporting corporate-level populations.
• Experience with senior leaders in a matrixed org.
• Experience managing employee relations.
• HR certification such as SHRM-CP/SCP/PHR/SPHR.
• Strong data analytics for insights.

Responsibilities

• Serve as HR business partner to leaders within assigned Coffee BU corporate functions.
• Assess organizational effectiveness, workforce capabilities, talent needs, and succession plans.
• Provide strategic coaching on organizational design and leadership effectiveness.
• Support changes, restructurings, leadership transitions, and transformations.
• Leverage workforce analytics to inform leadership decisions.
• Lead talent reviews and succession planning across functions.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence on programs and initiatives.
• Drive enterprise HR programs aligned with Coffee BU priorities.
• Guide employee relations and policy interpretation with consistency.

Skills

Business acumen

Analytical skills

Influencing

Project management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

HR certification

Job description

Job Overview:

The HR Manager will serve as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to leaders across the Coffee Business Unit's corporate functions, providing HR expertise and leadership to support the execution of business priorities, organizational effectiveness, and talent strategies.

The HR Manager will partner closely with Vice Presidents, Directors, and functional leadership teams to assess organizational effectiveness, workforce capabilities, talent needs, and succession plans to support current and future business growth. The HR Business Partner will play a critical role in helping leaders build organizational capability, develop talent, drive engagement, and enable business performance through thoughtful people strategies and practical HR solutions.

The successful candidate will possess strong business acumen, executive presence, and the ability to influence across a matrixed organization. This individual will balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution and be comfortable navigating organizational change, leadership transitions, workforce planning, talent discussions, and complex employee relations matters in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR business partner to leaders within assigned Coffee Business Unit corporate functions, ensuring people strategies align with business objectives and organizational priorities.

• Partner with functional leadership teams to assess organizational effectiveness, workforce capabilities, talent needs, and succession plans to support current and future business growth.

• Provide strategic coaching and consultation to Vice Presidents, Directors, and people leaders on organizational design, talent management, performance, employee engagement, and leadership effectiveness.

• Partner with business leaders to identify capability gaps and develop talent strategies that strengthen organizational performance and leadership pipelines.

• Support organizational changes, business transformation initiatives, restructuring activities, leadership transitions, and other strategic projects impacting Coffee corporate functions.

• Leverage workforce analytics, engagement data, talent metrics, and business insights to identify trends and deliver recommendations that inform leadership decision-making.

• Facilitate talent reviews, succession planning, leadership assessments, and development planning across supported functions.

• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated talent solutions, including recruiting, onboarding, compensation, learning and development, and performance management.

• Drive the successful implementation of enterprise HR programs while ensuring alignment with the unique needs of Coffee Business Unit corporate teams.

• Provide guidance and support related to employee relations matters, workplace concerns, policy interpretation, and performance issues while ensuring consistency and compliance.

• Partner with leaders to foster an inclusive, high-performing culture characterized by accountability, collaboration, innovation, and employee engagement.

• Support annual HR processes including performance management, talent planning, compensation cycles, engagement action planning, and organizational reviews.

• Develop executive-ready presentations, analyses, and recommendations related to talent, organization effectiveness, workforce planning, and employee engagement.

• Lead and contribute to cross-functional HR and business initiatives that support Coffee Business Unit priorities and transformation efforts.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Total Rewards:

• Salary Range: $96,800- $135,000

• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors

• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement

• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 5+ years experience supporting corporate, professional, or functional employee populations within Finance, Strategy, Procurement, Marketing, R&D, IT, Commercial, Human Resources, Legal, or other corporate functions.

• Experience supporting senior leaders in a complex, matrixed organization.

• Demonstrated success supporting complex organizations through change, growth, organizational redesign, or transformation initiatives.

• Experience managing employee relations matters and providing coaching and consultation to leaders.

• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand commercial, operational, and organizational drivers within a complex business environment.

• Demonstrated ability to leverage data and analytics to identify trends, solve problems, and influence decisions.

• Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.

• Experience partnering with business leaders on organizational design, talent strategy, succession planning, and workforce transformation.

• Experience within consumer packaged goods, food & beverage, manufacturing, or a similarly fast-paced environment.

• HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.

Company Overview:

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®.

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing culture and opportunities that empower our team to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation and growth. Will you join us?

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.