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Head of Labor Relations & People Strategy - North American Supply Chain & Procurement

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The Head of Labor Relations & People Strategy - North American Supply Chain & Procurement is a key leadership role responsible for critical initiatives withing Supply Chain and Procurement such as, workforce planning, labor relations, and talent strategies. This role provides leadership and guidance to 3 direct reports and indirectly across the Supply Chain and Procurement P&P team.


This is a Hybrid role located in Chicago, IL (Aon Center) 3 days/week Onsite


Principle Accountabilities:

  • ​Partner with leaders to enhance ways to build our talent capability at all levels; work across the organization to improve training and development, Ownerversity, career experiences, mentoring and rotations. 
  • ​Continually work with and challenge current org structures to drive continuous improvement and efficiencies. Partner with team leaders to evaluate monthly business performance reviews and seek opportunities to drive efficiencies while increasing value. 
  • ​Develop and implement HR strategies, programs, and initiatives that align with the North America Supply Chain and Procurement business objectives in partnership with business leaders. 
  • ​Analyze HR metrics and data to inform business decisions and drive HR initiatives, including talent management and organizational design. 
  • ​Provides budgeting oversight and control for people related ZBB packages. 
  • ​Lead and manage a team of HR professionals, providing coaching, guidance, and development opportunities to ensure the team is equipped to deliver high quality support to the business.​ 
  • Ability to identify/define problems, collect data, establish facts and articulate conclusions and effective solutions at all levels of organization
  • Often required to make decisions and take decisive action using own judgement.

Requirements:

  • ​​10+ years of dynamic Human Resource experience, including 5+ years in a business partnership oriented role for executive leaders. 
  • ​Proven experience in leading HR teams and developing HR strategies that drive business results. 
  • ​Experience in a manufacturing or operations environment, preferably in the food industry. 
  • ​Strong knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices. 
  • ​Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. 
  • ​Influencing/aligning strategy around talent capability and behaviors. 
  • ​Ability to analyze complex HR data and develop insights to inform business decisions. 
  • ​Strong business acumen. 
  • ​Strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies, such as Lean or Six Sigma.​ 

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.

ABOUT US

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

WHY US

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands.

Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food. Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.

INCLUSION MATTERS TO US

Everyone is welcome at our table. In fact, we thrive on learning and growing from our diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or who makes your heart sing. We want you to show up as your authentic self, excited to work with amazing colleagues to solve complex challenges and innovate in an ever-changing industry.

We’re committed to:

  • Hiring and growing talent from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
  • Growing our Business Resource Groups — vibrant, celebrated communities that enhance our business through thought leadership employee engagement and professional development opportunities.
  • Providing our managers and leaders high quality learning experiences to explore how to foster inclusion and belonging.

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