Manager hr people

All Posting Locations: Chicago, IL, US

Job Functions: HR

Date Published: July 9, 2025

Ref#: R-94466

ABOUT THE ROLE

Job Description

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 immediately upon hire for salaried employees.

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Senior HR Manager at a glance…

You will be responsible for driving efforts in people strategies, talent development, change management and organizational efficiency. You will play a critical role in shaping an exceptional employee experience and ensuring operational excellence within our HR function.

What's on the menu?

• Strategic HR Leadership – Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the company's goals. Provide guidance to management on workforce planning, employee relations, and performance management. Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on organizational development and talent management. Assess organizational structures on a regular basis to ensure proper resourcing. Proactively lead the movement and development of talent in alignment with staffing needs; facilitate the movement of talent within field sales organization and central teams. Leverage HR analytics to provide leaders with data-driven insights and recommendations on workforce trends, turnover rates, and employee satisfaction.

• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition – Oversee the full-cycle recruitment process to attract and retain top talent. This includes partnering with hiring managers to identify talent and capabilities needed to achieve priorities.

• Employee Relations – Serve as the primary point-of-contact for employee concerns and foster a positive work environment. Resolve workplace issues effectively, maintaining confidentiality and impartiality, minimizing any risk. Promote open communication and ensure alignment with company values.

• 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.

• Performance Management – Drive a robust performance management process inclusive of quarterly development discussions ensuring managers are properly trained to set performance and development goals and give feedback. Lead the OPR process with your client group, which includes onboarding new leaders to the process and developing all session materials. Collaborate with managers to address underperformance issues with actionable improvement plans.

• Drive Culture – Drive the Kraft Heinz Culture and Values by leading big cultural initiatives such as Management By Objectives (MBOs), Continuous Improvement and process mapping, as well as ensuring Meritocracy within the organization. Collaborate to increase DEI efforts.

• Talent Management – Actively participate in talent development, and retention strategies, ensuring that the organization has the right people in the right roles. Identify and develop future leaders within the organization, supporting leadership development programs and succession planning.

• Employee Engagement – Help promote a positive organizational culture and employee engagement initiatives, providing insights and recommendations based on employee feedback and metrics.

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

• I have a minimum of 5 years HR experience in Employee Relations, Staffing, Talent Management, Change Management and Performance Management.

• I have strong business acumen and leadership in HR and the ability to partner and influence strategic priorities, with an active curiosity, insight orientation and external perspective about people and business performance.

• I have broad generalist HR skills across a range of populations with increasing responsibility, and experience assessing, designing and recommending organizational changes and simplification. I have the ability to engage, inspire, and influence people and to develop strong partnerships and coach leaders.

• I am future focused, think ahead and anticipate opportunities, leveraging an outside in perspective through understanding of market trends.

• I have experience in change strategy and transformation.

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:

$118,400.00 – $148,000.00

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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People are what makes Kraft Heinz great. Today. And tomorrow.

In Human Resources, we’re finding and developing great talent to continue our legacy. We’re here for every colleague, for their performance and their wellbeing.

Together, we’re helping everyone to grow their own way.