Senior HR Generalist
At a glance
Senior HR Business Partner & Generalist role at US Kraft Heinz. Fremont · full-time · $77,800–$97,300 base.
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What you'll do
- Work with site leaders on staffing plans and coordinate with talent acquisition on hiring for the Fremont facility
- Build employee relationships and support development, engagement, and workplace concerns across the hourly workforce
- Investigate and resolve employee and union issues, grievances, and questions, then communicate outcomes
- Apply HR policies and systems in line with employment laws, using workforce data to guide decisions and track KPIs
- Support facility change efforts and the People Pillar of Total Productive Management
What you bring
- At least five years in HR supporting hourly employees and cross-functional partners in manufacturing
- You can communicate with leaders using data and insights, and bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- You are proficient with workplace systems such as Workday, Dayforce or another listed tool
Who this fits
This senior role suits an HR generalist comfortable with union and hourly-workforce issues at a manufacturing site. You’ll work onsite in Fremont Monday through Friday, with some hours outside the first shift at a 24/7 facility. Future relocation is noted as a preference, not a requirement.
From the employer
Job Description
Sr. Human Resources Generalist - Onsite Manufacturing supporting our Fremont manufacturing location, you'll drive people initiatives to shape & execute bold people strategies.
Your mission: Champion people development, revolutionize talent pipelines, optimize organizational efficiency, and lead dramatic change management efforts. This high-impact Sr. HR Generalist position is laser-focused on driving cultural transformation to crush goals related to people initiatives, employee relations, and supporting site leadership. The Fremont site employs approximately 400 employees in a Union Manufacturing location and is a high visibility site with a large employee population that produces Ketchup and supports an hourly workforce onsite.
This position requires an Onsite Presence Monday-Friday and will include some work outside of first shift operating hours. This is a 24/7 Manufacturing Site.
Key Responsibilities: Unleash Your Impact
Talent Partner: Be the force behind talent development; engage with the business to support staffing plans and proactively partner with talent acquisition for onsite hiring initiatives.
Culture Catalyst: Embody and amplify Kraft Heinz’s mission, values, and initiatives, supporting change and transformation for the facility.
Engagement Dynamo: Create powerful relationships with employees, passionately advocating for their enrichment, engagement, and development.
Compliance Guardian: Champion the flawless application of HR systems, policies, and programs, ensuring ironclad compliance with federal and state employment laws.
Analytics Guru: Leverage data and analytics to inform brilliant business and talent decisions that move the needle. Execute KPI goal achievement.
Strategic Visionary: Evaluate business challenges and assist in engineering game-changing solutions.
TPM Powerhouse: Support the People Pillar of Total Productive Management (TPM), driving excellence and continuous improvement.
Labor Relations: manages employee & labor relations by investigating- resolving and communicating employee questions- issues- concerns- grievances- and sets union labor strategy for the facility.
Minimum Requirements:
5+ Years of Experience in HR supporting hourly employees and cross functional partners within a manufacturing environment.
Strong eye for business, project management, and technical proficiency in workplace technology and systems (eg. Workday, Dayforce, Indeavor, MS Office Suite, etc)
Ability to communicate effectively with leadership and other key customers influencing through data and insights
Excellent organization and time management skills in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, leading change through others.
Adaptability – Maintaining effectiveness in the face of changing priorities and tasks, and the ability to manage multiple assignments.
Nice to Have:
Passion for internal career growth opportunities (including availability for relocation in the future)
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.
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.
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:
$77,800.00 - $97,300.00Bonus: 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)
Fremont FactoryKraft 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 NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.