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Nestle

Global branded foods and beverages producer

Senior Factory HR Manager

HR Generalist & Employee RelationsUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeSchaumburg, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree focused in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Communication, or Industrial Psychology is preferred.
  • A master's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Communication, or Industrial Psychology is preferred.
  • Professional in Human Resources or Senior Professional in Human Resources certification through HRCI or SHRM is strongly preferred.
  • At least 10 years of Human Resources Business Partner experience is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience as an HR Manager and/or HR Generalist in a production facility or distribution center environment is required.
  • Knowledge of federal and state employment laws, investigation skills, and human resources technical knowledge in equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, unemployment, and workers' compensation is required.
  • Experience with labor negotiations or unions, including mediation, arbitration, or grievance processes, is required.
  • The candidate must be able to strategically impact culture through talent management and coaching, focusing on risk mitigation, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, and leadership development.
  • Demonstrated change-management experience, including successful leadership during acquisitions or start-up initiatives and integration of new processes and systems, is required.
  • Proven experience leading and managing a diverse HR team, fostering an inclusive work environment, driving team performance, and achieving organizational HR objectives is required.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic business partner to factory leadership, driving people strategies that support operational excellence, workforce capability, and business performance.
  • Lead the end-to-end Human Resources agenda for a large manufacturing facility and translate business priorities into actionable talent strategies while fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture.
  • Partner with site leaders on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, employee engagement, talent development, labor and employee relations, succession planning, and change management.
  • Oversee all HR service delivery for the facility and lead a team of HR professionals supporting employees and managers across the site.
  • Oversee and execute Human Resources initiatives and act as a catalyst for change where appropriate.
  • Lead HR service delivery to the business through the HR department and help shape a culture that supports company goals and initiatives.
  • Provide counsel and guidance to leadership on people management and development, and conduct investigations when required.
  • Coordinate and execute the site's workforce plan.
  • Maintain effective working relationships among managers and employees.
  • Review HR and business trends to assess potential impacts on employee relations, wage and benefit issues, and the business, and address them accordingly.
  • Review employee and personnel trends to assess impacts on morale and potential employee relations or wage and benefit issues, using Nestlé Continuous Excellence principles.
  • Assess employee relations practices for compliance with corporate, federal, state, and local rules and regulations, and guide management in maintaining an effective employment environment.
  • Act as a liaison between employee relations teams and unions where applicable.
  • Coach and develop site leaders, employees, and HR direct reports as needed.
  • Analyze HR scorecard data, survey results, and other workforce-management data to support an open, empowering, fair, and equitable culture and working environment.
  • Use performance, talent, and organizational planning systems to support company goals through objective and development-plan setting, performance calibration, and talent development.
  • Drive people-related safety goals and initiatives in support of a holistic safety focus.
  • Develop the HR strategy to attract, retain, and develop employees in support of short- and long-term business goals.

Desired Qualifications

  • Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is preferred.

About the Company

Nestle

Global branded foods and beverages producer

Nestlé manufactures and markets branded foods, beverages, pet care, and nutrition products in about 185 countries. Its products are produced at scale and distributed through retail, foodservice, and direct-to-consumer channels, backed by a global R&D network. Distinctive factors include its enormous global footprint, a diversified lineup from coffee to pet care to infant nutrition, and the combination of retail plus professional channels. Its goal is to provide reliable, high-quality nutrition to people worldwide while advancing nutrition science through its research and brands.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Vevey, Switzerland
Founded
1866

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