Perfetti Van Melle · 14 hours ago
Sr. HR Business Partner, Commercial and Group Functions
Cincinnati Metro
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expPerfetti Van Melle is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum. They are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Senior HR Business Partner to align people strategies with business objectives, drive organizational performance, and lead workforce planning and change management efforts.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic advisor to commercial and group functions on organizational design, talent optimization, and culture development
Use data, analytics, and insights to influence decision-making, identify talent risks, and recommend proactive solutions
Lead organizational design initiatives, including structure assessment, role clarity, capability building, and efficiency improvements
Partner with leaders to plan and execute change management strategies that enhance adoption and minimize business disruption
Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying organizational strengths, gaps, and opportunities for optimization
Partner with Talent Acquisition to develop proactive hiring strategies and succession pipelines
Facilitate performance management processes focused on accountability, continuous feedback, and development
Coach leaders on building and sustaining high-performing, engaged teams; serve as an executive coach on leadership behaviors and decisions
Guide development plans for high-potential talent and successors in key roles
Analyze engagement survey data and partner with leaders to develop actionable plans to improve culture, retention, and employee experience
Advise on complex workplace issues and elevate employee relations matters in partnership with HR Services/ER
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
7+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in an HRBP or strategic HR role
Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leaders in a complex or fast-paced environment
Strong business acumen with the ability to connect people initiatives to financial and operational outcomes
Experience leading organizational change, workforce planning, and talent strategy initiatives
Proven ability to use data to influence leaders and drive decisions
Demonstrated capability in leadership coaching and organizational development
Benefits
PTO package including vacation, sick, personal, and pay it forward time off
13 paid holidays
401k with Company Match up to 8%, ranking in the top 1% of the country
Annual Bonus potential and merit-based increases
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Annual well-being subsidy
20 weeks Maternity & 12 weeks Paternity leave options
Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement
Tuition-Free College Program or Free Continued Education (BA, Masters, etc.)
Modest monthly candy allotment (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos)
Company
Perfetti Van Melle
Perfetti Van Melle is a privately owned company, producing and distributing candies and chewing gums in more than 150 countries worldwide.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sylvia Buxton
President | CEO, North America
Fred King
CFO Perfetti Van Melle North America
Recent News
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