Senior HR Business Partner

Keurig Dr Pepper; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 72,100 - 118,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with company match

Paid Time Off including parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper in Ottumwa, IA is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to lead HR programs for multiple sites with a focus on labor relations, policy execution, and talent initiatives. You will consult with site leaders to drive fair, compliant people practices and partner with Centers of Excellence.

This role requires 5+ years in HR, experience with bargaining agreements, and strong analytical skills. Travel to Louisville, KY monthly is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 5 years in HR roles within fast-paced, matrix organizations.
• Experience with collective bargaining, negotiations, and labor unions.
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Lead HR programs and processes for site(s) and region(s) with strong business acumen.
• Consult with leaders on people leadership to ensure positive employee/labor relations.
• Manage projects, track goals, report progress, and implement recommendations.
• Ensure consistent application of policies across locations and execute talent initiatives.
• Act as change agent to enable growth and development of people and organization.
• Travel as required to support multiple locations.

Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in HR

5+ years HR experience

Collective bargaining

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Overview

Are you ready to join a growing, dynamic company? Keurig Dr Pepper is a modern beverage company, with more than 125 brands people know and love. We challenge the usual and always push beyond the expected. We are building a culture that is our competitive advantage – one that is growth focused, change resilient, collaborative, innovative, nimble, diverse and inclusive. Are you ready to do impactful work? You’ll coach and mentor leaders. You’ll create and implement ambitious people strategies. You’ll play an important leadership role in our diversity & inclusion efforts. You’ll work collaboratively with business partners and Centers of Excellence to deliver solutions that propel the business forward. Are you ready to grow? Here’s what will make you successful at KDP! We love passionate, courageous HR leaders who work with agility and are excited by new challenges. You’ll need consulting and influencing skills, a team-first, entrepreneurial spirit, business insight and analytical capability, and a heart for supporting the needs of our employees. Will you be the next member of our talented team? If you’re ready, here’s more about the job!

Location

This role may be based out of Ottumwa, IA bottling facility and will travel to our Louiville, KY bottling facility once a month.

Site Support

This role supports two sites in Ottumwa, IA and Louisville, KY, with a primary focus on the Ottumwa home site. The Ottumwa site will require boots on the ground support involving supervisor trainings on contract, policies, and procedures as well as implementing digital processes to replace paper-based systems for efficiency.

Job Responsibilities

As a Senior Human Resources Business Partner, you will leverage your business acumen to lead HR programs and processes for your site(s) and / or region(s). You will consult with leaders on all aspects of people leadership to ensure positive employee / labor relations, supporting the needs of the business while at the same time ensuring the fair and equitable treatment of our employees. You will lead small to medium size projects and will track project goals and tasks, report on progress, make recommendations and help with implementation. You will also ensure consistent and equitable application of organizational policies and procedures across a functional area or location and execute on talent initiatives. You will act as a change agent to enable the growth & development of our people and the organization/function.

• Coach and develop leaders in all areas of people leadership, including performance management and talent development, among others.
• Lead HR related projects and deployments and provide change management leadership where needed. Manage daily employee and labor relations and perform initial investigations of employee complaints and alleged policy violations, escalating where necessary.
• Partner with our COE teams to implement and monitor compliance with KDP policy, HR systems, and applicable federal/state law (including but not limited to 1-9s, personnel files, Worker's Compensation, EEO, ADA, FMLA) and collective bargaining agreements.
• Partner with our Talent Acquisition team to track and report on open positions and help manage the position requisition process for internal transfers to ensure accuracy of postings and facilitate internal movement.
• Apply analytical skills to collect and synthesize data, formulate recommendations based on data trends and insights, and influence where needed to gain support for business proposals.
• Develop and / or deploy various communication materials (e.g., PowerPoint presentations, termination letters, and other employment-related correspondence).
• Travel may be required where your role includes the support of multiple locations.

Total Rewards

• Salary Range: $72,100 - $118,800
• 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

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, related field or professional experience equivalent; Master’s degree preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in HR roles within fast-paced and matrix organizations
• Experience with collective bargaining, negotiations, and consultations with labor unions
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Additional Qualifications

• Proven ability to understand business goals and then design & implement new approaches, policies and procedures to affect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity and development of the HR function within the company
• Proven bias for action as evidenced through proactive, innovative and value-creating solution implementation
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity within a complex, dynamic and rapidly changing business environment
• Proven ability to seamlessly transition between strategic thinking and tactical execution
• Proven ability to prioritize the most impactful work amidst multiple competing priorities
• Success in creating & driving effective and positive employee and labor relations for large populations of hourly employees in a distribution and / or manufacturing environment
• Success in leading and managing projects that require strong stakeholder management and alignment

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, Penafiel, GHOST, 7UP, Snapple, Clamato and Core Hydration. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig single‑serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet.

We strive to be anemployer of choice, providing a 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.

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