At Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages, we’re all working towards the same goal – crafting every sip to enrich the lives of our consumers.  We are a global business focused on brands such as San Pellegrino, Maison Perrier, Acqua Panna, and Essentia. We cultivate icons and craft experiences that elevate everyday living.

Our culture fosters agility, ownership, passion, and a winning mindset. We value CARE, GRIT, CONNECTION, and INGENUITY. Teammates are empowered to make bold contributions, gain global and diverse experiences, and explore enriching career opportunities.

If you are a purpose-driven professional excited to build new business solutions you will make a real impact on this team. Be part of a global business as we continue to unlock the future of beverages designed for modern wellbeing. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Human Resources Manager role is accountable for providing Human Resources support to assigned client groups within Nestlé; this is accomplished through effective organizational design and execution of Human Resources strategy. This role is responsible for overseeing recruitment, employee development, employee/labor relations, policy/contract interpretation, compensation administration and legal compliance. The Human Resources Manager role leads organizational change initiatives, coaches leadership to improve culture and is responsible for the complete Human Resource service/value chain for the group.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute HR Strategy (40%)

• Driving the alignment and execution of key people strategies that attract, train and retain employees to support the organization’s short- and long-term business goals.
• Leading through Nestlé Management and Leadership and Organizational Alignment Principles.
• Ensuring an effective culture and working environment that is open, empowering, fair, and equitable through detailed analysis of Human Resources scorecard data, survey results, and other workforce management data.
• Overseeing/providing flawless execution of all Human Resources initiatives while acting as a catalyst of change where appropriate.
• Providing alternate solutions on business issues to achieve the most effective solutions taking into account the Nestlé principles, policies and business unit goals.
• Managing overall Human Resources service delivery to the business through the HR department while helping to craft the culture that facilitates and supports Nestlé’s goals and initiatives.

Organizational Design (10%)

• Managing the coordination and execution of workforce planning for the organization or site.
• Pro-actively challenge the established organizational structure to drive outstanding performance.

Performance Management (20%)

• Utilizing the performance, talent, and succession planning management systems to help drive the achievement of company goals through objective and development plan setting, performance calibration, and talent development.
• Providing counsel and guidance to Leadership on all people management and development and perform investigations when required.

Employee Engagement (30%)

• Building and maintain effective working relationships with and between managers, employees, and unions where applicable.
• Leading Leadership Development, supporting all employees to improve skills and effectiveness while aiming to build a positive, productive environment where each associate can fully contribute.
• Assessing Employee Relations practices to maintain compliance with Corporate, Federal, State and Local rules and regulations while providing direction to management to help maintain a pro-active employment environment.
• Review employee/personnel trends to assess impact on employee morale, potential employee relations or wage/benefit issues utilizing the support of Nestlé Continuous Excellence principles.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• University Degree (BA/BS) in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business or related field or equivalent experience.
• Master’s Degree level preferred in Human Resources Management, Business, Organizational Communication, or Industrial Psychology field.
• PHR or SPHR through HRCI/SHRM certification strongly preferred.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 7 years related work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Human Resources/Employee Relations Management role.
• Prior Human Resource experience must include HR Generalist, operational experience and change leadership/cultural development focus.
• Knowledge of Federal and State employment laws, Investigation Skills, HR technical knowledge in EEO, AA, FMLA, ADA, unemployment, and worker’s compensation.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and an HRIS system (ie. PeopleSoft or SAP).
• Must have strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and self-manage projects, balance multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.

The approximate pay range for this position is $140,000 to $160,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage ana a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com)

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We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company. We are 308,000 employees strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.

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