Senior Factory HR Manager

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.

At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Execute HR Strategy
• Overseeing/providing precise execution of all Human Resources initiatives while acting as a catalyst of change where appropriate.• Leading overall Human Resources service delivery to the business through the HR department while helping to shape the culture that facilitates and supports Nestlé’s goals and initiatives.

• Providing expert counsel and guidance to Leadership on all people management and development and perform investigations when required.
• Strategizing and sharing the coordination and execution of workforce plan for the site.
• Ensuring effective working relationships with and between managers, and employees.

• Proactively review HR/business trends to assess potential impact on employee relations, wage/benefit issues and the business, and address accordingly.
• Review employee/personnel trends to assess impact on employee morale, potential employee relations or wage/benefit issues utilizing the support of Nestlé Continuous Excellence principles.

Employee/Labor Relations
• Assessing Employee Relations practices to support compliance with Corporate, Federal, State and Local rules and regulations while providing guidance to management to help maintain a well-adapted employment environment.• Ensuring effective working relationships with and between managers, employees; as well as acting a liaison between employee relation teams and unions where applicable.

Performance Management & Learning
• Provide coaching and development to site leaders and employees, as well as HR direct reports as needed.• Ensuring an effective culture and working environment that is open, empowering, fair, and equitable through thorough analysis of Human Resources scorecard data, survey results, and other workforce management data.

• Utilizing the performance, talent, and organizational planning management systems to help drive the achievement of company goals through objective and development plan setting, performance calibration, and talent development.

Compliance
• Supporting a holistic safety focus by driving people related safety goals and initiatives.

Recruitment
• Develop the HR strategy to attract, retain and develop employees to support the organization’s short- and long-term business goals.

EDUCATION:
• BS/BA Degree with a focus in HR, Business, Organizational Communication, or Industrial Psychology preferred.

• Master’s Degree preferred in HR, Business, Organizational Communication, or Industrial Psychology field.

QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS:
• PHR or SPHR through HRCI/SHRM certification strongly preferred.

• 10+ years of Human Resources Business Partner Experience.
• 5+ years of experience as both HR Manager and/or HR Generalist in a production facility or distribution center environment.
• Knowledge of Federal and State employment laws, Investigation Skills, HR technical knowledge in EEO, AA, FMLA, ADA, unemployment, and worker’s compensation.

CRITICAL EXPERIENCES:

• Labor negotiations/union experience through handling mediation/arbitration/grievance processes.

• Ability to strategically impact the culture through talent management and coaching, with a focus on risk mitigation, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, and leadership development.
• Demonstrated experience in change management, including successful leadership during acquisitions or start-up initiatives, ensuring seamless transitions and effective integration of new processes and systems.
• Proven experience in leading and managing a diverse HR team, fostering an inclusive work environment while driving team performance and achieving organizational HR objectives

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Salary: $140,000.00 to $160,000.00 per year

Bonus Eligibility: Yes

The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

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Job Requisition: 415578