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Director, Human Resources Business Partner – Nutrition
About the Role
As a highly skilled Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) for our Nutrition category, you won't just support the business; you will be the driving force behind our people strategy. This role demands a proactive and strategic individual who can navigate the complexities of talent management, organizational development, and employee relations within a dynamic and innovative environment.
This role supports one of the true “General Management” teams of our business with a cross functional team that includes finance, marketing, commercial, supply chain, sales & operations. Experience leading through change, leading business transformation, and thriving in a matrixed organization are all key focus areas for this role. You will champion our company values while fostering an atmosphere that emphasizes growth, collaboration, and performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- HR Consultation: Provide strategic HR consultation and support to leadership, leading the design and implementation of HR initiatives, organizational structures, and team dynamics that align with business objectives and foster growth. Will be responsible for helping migrate employees onto Workday system from legacy system so experience with that platform is a plus.
- Change Management: Act as a change agent, developing and implementing HR plans and change management strategies to enhance our growth culture. Focus on agility, smart risk-taking, and accountability while promoting an empowered, externally focused work environment. Experience helping transition associates to new geography/office location will be critical for the early part of this role.
- Talent Acquisition & Management: Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to identify staffing needs, support recruitment efforts, and ensure a best-in-class workforce. Lead talent management processes to drive employee growth and retention, including action planning and development forum facilitation.
- Employee Development & Culture: Conduct needs assessments to prioritize HR strategies, fostering a positive employee culture through communication initiatives. Collaborate with capability leaders to design and implement programs that support continuous employee development and enhance performance.
- Compliance & Policy Enforcement: Ensure consistent and fair application of workplace policies while promoting a respectful and equitable work environment. Maintain compliance with relevant laws and regulations, collaborating with Employee Relations and legal counsel to address and resolve workplace issues and disputes.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field or relevant experience required; post-graduate degree in related field or MBA preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 10 years’ exempt-level Human Resource experience required, preferably as an HR generalist with experience supporting executive and professional level staff.
- Industry Experience: Previous experience in consumer goods, manufacturing, or distribution; must have experience with Talent Management, Organizational Development/Effectiveness, Employee/Labor Relations, and Change Management.
- Skills: Exceptional communication skills (written, verbal, and listening), collaboration in a matrix environment, and the ability to act as a change agent.
- Location: This is a hybrid role, requiring a combination of remote work and regular in-office presence. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance to the Chicago-based West Loop headquarters.
Why Join Us?
As a member of our team, you will be positioned to influence key aspects of our business and the industry at large. The role of Human Resources Business Partner for Nutrition involves developing and deploying strategies that enhance our ability to attract and retain exceptional talent. Your contributions will be vital in driving organizational excellence and fostering a high-performance culture.
What We Can Do For You
- Iconic & Innovative Brands: Our portfolio represents over 250 products with some of the most popular brands in the world, including Coca-Cola, Simply, Fairlife & Topo Chico.
- Expansive & Diverse Customers: We work with a diversified group of customers which range from retail & grocery outlets, theme parks, movie theatres, restaurants, and many more each day.
Skills:
Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS); Organizational Development (OD); Diversity and Inclusion (D&I); Employment Issues; HR Business; Talent Management; Planning Ability; Human Resources Consulting; HR Initiatives; Accountability; organization; Talent Acquisition; People Strategies; Strategic Human Resources Leadership; Workplace Issues; Employee Relationships; Human Resources (HR) Software Systems; People Management; Act as a Change Agent; Human Resources (HR); Performance Culture; Change Management; Teamwork; Business; Collaboration
Pay Range:
$143,600 – $164,700
Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:
30
Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.
Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
