Location: Champaign, Illinois | Manufacturing Business Hours

What do we bring to the table?

• Benefits begin immediately upon hire. Fully customizable medical plans (HRA, HSA, FSA), 5 different carrier choices
• Prescription (Rx) card
• Full suite of additional plans: vision, dental, life, disability, adoption/family planning reimbursement, childcare, parental leave LiveWell lifestyle/well-being discount and rewards program (for example, $50 subsidy for fitness tracker)
• 401(k) matching + extra 3% freebie company contribution
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs)
• Award-winning Ownerversity learning & development resource library.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support
• Learn more about life #hereatKraftHeinz on our YouTube channel!

Lead Human Resource Business Partner

The Lead Plant HRBP will drive all people activities, initiatives and programs for the entire Champaign site supporting the Plant Manager and key member of the plant leadership team. The HRBP works under the general guidance of the Associate Director of HR - Manufacturing but is responsible for driving all people initiative across the plant, including determining the efficient structure, talent pipeline and people strategies.

This position's main focus will be on leading efforts around people development, talent pipeline, organization efficiency, change management and driving cultural transformation; to achieving goals around people, cost, and customer service. The position will support approximately 1200 employees while driving HR initiatives and directly mentoring & supporting functions' people managers. The role will lead a team of HR professionals.

What's on the Menu?

• Lead the performance management initiatives, driving high expectations with assigned client groups.
• Engage with business leaders and hiring managers to drive staffing plans.
• Work with leaders and employees to actively handle and resolve performance issues proactively, minimizing any risk.
• Credible partner in driving cultural initiatives such as Management By Objectives (MBOs), Continuous Improvement and process mapping
• Improve DI&B efforts across the organization.
• Design Lean Organization and Simplification (structure, processes, systems)
• Partner with Learning & Development Academy leaders on all function initiatives, including any specific requirements for the specific function/BU.

Recipe for Success: Apply now if this sounds like you!

• I am highly high-reaching, intrinsically motivated, and always fighting to be the Best
• I have a core knowledge of HR fundamentals and ability to collaborate with all areas within HR such as talent acquisition, compensation, employee relations, benefits, L&D, DEI&B etc.
• I have strong eye for business, project management and technical proficiency in workplace technology and systems (e.g. Workday, Microsoft office, etc)
• I have demonstrable track record to communicate successfully with senior leadership and other key customers through data and insights
• I have excellent planning skills, ability to work consistently within established guidelines
• I have prior experience in a manufacturing environment

Please note: This job posting is just a preview of the full scope of the position. A comprehensive job description is shared upon interview.

We hope to find you a seat at our table!

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact .