HR Business Partner @ Beyond Meat

Salary Range: 120000 to 135000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

At Beyond Meat, we started with simple questions. Why do you need an animal to create meat? Why can’t you build meat directly from plants? Thus, we make plant-based meats that allow families to eat more, not less, of the traditional dishes they love while feeling great about the health, sustainability, and animal welfare benefits of plant protein. Our goal is to bring exciting change to the plate—and Beyond.

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) will provide leadership and consulting support to our Devault, Pennsylvania manufacturing site, driving the people strategy, organizational development, and HR functional excellence. The HRBP is responsible for aligning business objectives with team members and leadership as well as serving as the business partner. The HRBP will work closely with leadership and team members to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention. This role requires a deep understanding of manufacturing to proactively deliver HR solutions that align with Beyond Meat’s business objectives. You will take a key role in driving our culture and values, continuously assessing organizational needs, devising solutions, and coaching leaders.

Reports to the Beyond Meat Director Human Resources and serves as the business partner to the Director Manufacturing Operations.

TASKS, DUTIES, & GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Supports and works closely with the Corporate People Team, site leadership, and team members; serves as a credible advisor, trusted confidant, and thoughtful change champion
Provides critical HR support to the successful running of the manufacturing site and is responsible for the end-to-end HR activities, including team member relations, talent management, compensation, succession planning, talent acquisition, retention, and strategic HR processes
Engages and develops team members, as well as implements HR processes and leads initiatives to best support high performance and growth
Contribute to, optimize, and support the Corporate People Team’s processes and initiatives, such as performance management, merit planning, workforce planning, talent development, data integrity, administration, reporting, documentation standards and preparation, and engagement surveys
Support team members in the different stages of the team member lifecycle
Design and deliver targeted solutions in a dynamic environment in culture, team building, engagement, talent management, and the overall team member experience
Manage team member relations issues, partner with and coach leaders on sensitive matters and complex team member issues, and conduct objective and thorough investigations
Manage and analyze people metrics and leverage insights and guidance based on data
Lead with inclusivity, foster a culture of belonging, and champion Beyond Meat’s DEIB philosophy and strategy
Assess the overall culture and develop action plans to ensure an engaged, positive, and productive workforce
Demonstrate sound judgment, a high level of integrity, and professionalism at all times
Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and the ability to influence change by building credible relationships
Provide general thought partnership on initiatives aimed at improving culture and team effectiveness

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent English/Spanish bilingual communication skills (reading, writing, and speaking)Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field such as Business Management
Understanding of Lean Thinking, PDCA, and Continuous Improvement to support Plant leadership and operations
Minimum of 5 years of HRBP experience within a manufacturing environment
Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience
Solid understanding of all core aspects of HR management (Compensation and Benefits, Performance Management, Training and Development, Succession Planning, Team Member Relations, and Labor Law and Compliance)
Experience in analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Ability to think strategically and translate concepts into actionable items; develop solutions based on data analytics
Strong consulting, coaching, communication, and influencing skills with proven ability to position as a trusted partner
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and ambiguous business situations with multiple priorities and deadlines
Experience supporting diverse client base of frontline, leadership, and headquarters personnel An inclusive mindset and ability to build effective relationships
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Workday

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accountable for developing talent through on-going performance feedback and career management coaching
Lead, support, and develop one team member (HRG)Conduct quarterly and yearly performance reviews of direct reports
Mentor and develop team members, create succession plan, and identify/recruit key talent
Set annual and quarterly department level OKRs

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Position located in a food manufacturing and office environment in Devault, PA
Requires a tolerance for high worker traffic, close quarters, noise, and varying room temperatures and lighting
Must be able to flex hours, including some Saturdays

Beyond Meat is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

For all U.S. based roles: Applicants must be authorized to work for a U.S. employer. This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship at this time.

HR Business Partner

Beyond Meat

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