Hr manager finance

All Posting Locations: Chicago, IL, US

Job Functions: HR

Date Published: July 22, 2025

Ref#: R-94903

ABOUT THE ROLE

Job Description

This role is hybrid in our Chicago headquarters, with 20% travel within North America.

Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies. When you join our table, you can expect access to an array of holistic wellness benefits* and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 7% 401(k) matching, Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees, an industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus.

• Benefits begin 30 days after hire for hourly employees, and immediately upon hire for salaried employees.

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HR Manager, NA Finance at a glance…

You will be responsible for driving efforts in talent development, people strategies, change management, organizational efficiency, and driving a culture of ownership within the organization.

What's on the menu?

• Talent Development – lead the performance management program driving high expectations with NA Finance client groups. Ensure teams are appropriately trained on the overall process as well as program changes in order to facilitate robust calibration sessions. This is inclusive of extensive employee on-boarding (content creation and facilitation), effective goal setting, development planning, quarterly reviews as well as continued feedback and coaching throughout the year.

• Staffing & Recruiting – engage with all hiring managers on staffing plans; becoming more predictable with resource needs; ensure hiring managers are properly trained on all talent acquisition processes and practices; participate on interview and selection teams; partner with recruiters to drive the best results; develop extensive analytics on hiring trends; collaborate on job descriptions and responsibilities; ability to assess talent, skill and knowledge gaps and hire for immediate and future needs.

• Workforce Planning – assess organizational structures on a regular basis to ensure proper staffing levels. Proactively lead the movement and development of talent in alignment with staffing needs; facilitate the movement of talent within NA Finance organization and central teams.

• Employee Relations – actively lead and resolve performance issues proactively, minimizing any risk. Evaluate Employee Relations on macro and micro level to identify any trends and regularly train managers and team leaders on applicable processes and communication channels.

• Drive Culture – Drive the Kraft Heinz Culture and Values; credible partner in driving big cultural initiatives such as Management By Objectives (MBOs), Continuous Improvement and process mapping, as well as ensuring Meritocracy happens within the organization.

• Building Organization Capability – partnering with leaders to enhance ways to build our talent capability; work across the organization to increase training and development, Ownerversity, career experiences, mentoring and rotations. Conduct various training sessions; acting as mentor; acting as 360 coach to leaders.

• Budget Management – actively manage team budget and optimize costs on a continual basis, lead all organizational redesign decisions; ability to facilitate organization, process and people assessments to narrow gaps and drive efficiencies. Seek opportunities to drive efficiencies while improving value.

Recipe for Success – apply now if this sounds like you!

• I am highly ambitious, intrinsically motivated, and always fighting to be the Best.

• I have core knowledge of and ability to collaborate with all areas within HR, and influence/align strategy around talent capability and behaviors.

• I understand and can advise on matters of local employment laws and labor requirements.

• I have excellent verbal communication skills and a proven ability to modify communication style/approach based on audience.

• I have the ability to make difficult decisions and challenge leaders/managers/employees and fight for the right decision.

• I understand all business metrics with an emphasis on financials and seeking opportunities for HR to impact.

• I have a proven ability and success in working in a matrixed organizational environment.

Please note: This job positing is just a preview of the full scope of the position. A comprehensive job description will be shared.

We hope to find you a seat at our table!

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$96,800.00 – $121,000.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

• Social – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training

• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

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. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.

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