Kraft Heinz · 1 day ago
Associate HR Business Partner (ONSITE)
Champaign, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expKraft Heinz is a company committed to nurturing talent and driving performance in a dynamic environment. The Associate HR Business Partner (HRBP) will work closely with site leadership at the Champaign manufacturing facility to align HR strategies with business objectives, focusing on workforce planning, talent acquisition, and employee relations in a unionized setting.
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Responsibilities
Partner with site leadership to translate business priorities into HR strategies and programs that support operational performance and employee engagement
Lead workforce planning, headcount budgeting, and succession planning activities for the facility
Administer compensation, performance management, promotions and merit processes in coordination with corporate HR
Own hourly talent acquisition for the site, including sourcing, selection, testing, onboarding and early talent integration
Manage employee and labor relations conduct investigations, resolve employee concerns and grievances, and contribute to the site’s union labor strategy
Oversee site training programs, including compliance, onboarding, and on-the-job training; identify skill gaps and support talent development initiatives
Manage HR transactional and administrative processes such as FMLA, leaves of absence, worker accommodations, HRIS updates and accurate recordkeeping
Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and company policies; support maintenance of the Affirmative Action/EEO program in partnership with corporate compliance and legal teams
Provide timely HR analytics and reporting to inform site decisions and continuous improvement efforts
Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate high integrity in all people-related matters
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience supporting employees and leaders in fast-paced, ambiguous, manufacturing or unionized environments
Demonstrated experience in employee and labor relations, hourly recruitment, and HR process execution
Involvement in transformation initiatives such as designing and/or implementing people-related change strategies, promoting adoption of new processes and tools, enabling reskilling/upskilling programs, and embedding continuous improvement and digital ways of working into everyday HR practices
Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills; ability to influence and partner with leaders at all levels
Proficient computer skills, including HRIS, applicant tracking systems (Workday), and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Proven problem solving, conflict management and decision-making abilities
Comfortable with ambiguity and able to prioritize competing demands in a dynamic environment
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field
HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) preferred
Prior experience in a unionized facility and working with collective bargaining processes
Experience with Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage
7% 401(k) matching
Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees
An industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus
Paid Time Off
Company Holidays
Leave of Absence
Flexible Work Arrangements
Recognition
Training
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing Programs
Family Support Programs
401k
Life
Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Disability
Company
Kraft Heinz
Kraft Heinz is a multinational food and beverage company offering a diverse range of condiments, sauces, snacks, cheese, and frozen foods.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20M2019-06-10Post Ipo Equity· $20M
2015-07-06IPO
2015-03-25Acquired
Leadership Team
Carlos Abrams-Rivera
Chief Executive Officer
Andre Maciel
Chief Financial Officer
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