Sr. Manager, HR - People Strategy

Kraft Heinz; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellbeing programs

401k plan

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Chicago is seeking a Senior HR Manager, People Strategy, to shape the Taste Elevation BU's people agenda and align with business goals. You will partner with HR and BU leaders to drive the 1-year roadmap and 3-year talent plan, turning strategy into action with clear owners and milestones.

As a trusted advisor, you will use data, analytics, and storytelling to champion bold solutions, mobilize stakeholders, and translate people strategy into measurable business impact across the

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in marketing, finance, HR or related field with commercial focus.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing strategies that drive business outcomes.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
• Ability to analyze complex data and provide actionable insights using tools like Workday, Power BI or Tableau, Nielsen/IRI.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a 3-year talent and workforce plan aligned to business strategy.
• Lead annual people planning cycles, secure executive alignment, and translate strategy into a 1-year roadmap.
• Act as a trusted advisor to BU leaders, turning people strategy into measurable business impact.
• Drive COE programs and cross-functional execution with risk management and stakeholder management.
• Provide strategic guidance on talent management and develop strategies to attract and develop top marketing talent.

Skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Tools

Workday

Power BI

Tableau

Nielsen/IRI

Job description

This Sr HR Manager for People Strategy will shape the Taste Elevation BU's people agenda and influence the decisions that enable future growth. Partnering with HR and BU leaders, this role will build alignment and drive action around the 1-year priority roadmap and 3-year talent and workforce plan. As a trusted advisor, this leader will use data, business insight, and persuasive storytelling to champion bold solutions, mobilize stakeholders, and turn people strategy into measurable business impact. This role is excellent for the strategic HR partner who wants to strengthen their exposure & impact, or for someone with strong professional experience seeking to break into the HR function!

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy & Planning:

• Build and maintain the BU3-year workforce and talent strategyaligned to business strategy (growth, cost, productivity, operating model).
• Leadannual people planning & cycle process – identify priority problems to solve, define initiatives, sequence work, and secure executive alignment – and translate strategy into a1-year roadmapwith clear outcomes, owners, and milestones.

Organizational Effectiveness & People Analytics:

• Develop and implement organizational design strategies that align with business objectives, including talent management, change management, and culture development
• Lead strategic initiatives in partnership with HRBPs across the BU to enhance organizational effectiveness
• Produce decision-grade insights on: attrition/retention, hiring capacity, internal mobility, skills gaps, performance, engagement, span/layer, productivity, and workforce cost.
• Build business cases (ROI, scenario modeling) for interventions and investments.

Program leadership & COE orchestration

• Act as the BU liaison for COE programs: ensure solutions fit BU context and are deployed effectively.
• Drive cross-functional execution: operating cadence, risk management, dependency tracking, stakeholder management.
• Identify and close gaps between COE guidelines and BU needs (e.g., tailored talent programs, critical role actions).

HR Strategic Initiatives:

• Develop and implement HR strategies that drive business outcomes, including talent and performance management, maintaining a single source of truth
• Provide strategic guidance and consultation to the BU on talent management, and develop strategies to attract, retain, and develop top marketing talent
• Set up & own the dashboards & rituals (monthly, quarterly, etc) for talent health and initiative progress with both business & people leaders.

Expected Experience & Required Skills:

• 8+ years of proven experience in marketing, finance, HR or a related field, with a focus on Commercial or HR operations
• Proven track record of developing and implementing strategies that drive business outcomes
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills
• Ability to analyze complex data and provide actionable insights, including experience with Workday, Power BI and/or Tableau, Nielson/IRI, etc.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders without direct authority
• Program management and change leadership expertise
• Strong business acumen and understanding of the company’s business objectives

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: $120,800.00 - $151,000.00

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/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.