Senior Manager, HR Strategy, Labor Relations - Mondelez International
Chicago, IL
About the Job
Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Possible.
Our employees are key ingredients to our success. You will help develop and deliver high-quality labor relations strategies and will provide HR support to the Chicago Plant on topics such as talent management, leadership development, career pathing, mobility and strategic talent reviews. You will act as point of contact for specific HR topics. You are a trusted partner and will drive implementation of global strategies and initiatives across plants. You will be responsible for influencing business strategy for people-related issues.
How you will contribute
You will:
+ Help design, improve and execute Labor Relations Strategy in support of performance transformation for the bakery.
+ Build proactive relationships with our Unions and partner to drive Contract Negotiations as well as execution of negotiated contracts.
+ Partner with leaders at all levels to build Labor Relations Processes and Capabilities to deliver business objectives.
+ Provide day-to-day advice and support to the business on contract administration issues and grievances, lead investigations and partner in developing and managing processes related to the Union Contract.
+ Partner and build relationships with key stakeholders, understanding the commercial/supply chain impact of people decisions in order to fulfil business objectives, providing an outside-in lens (plant roadmap, people plan, factory of the future).
+ Oversee site labor relations strategy including elements of communication and works council relations and compliance.
+ Drive engagement on the plant culture agenda; coach leaders on the key cultural elements and organizational values – being the custodian of high-performance work systems and ensure an effective plant learning management.
+ Partner with leadership teams on strategic priorities from workforce planning insights and decisions to talent acquisition, leadership development, early career programs, career pathing, succession planning and mobility, and strategic talent reviews.
+ Leverage data analytics to drive solutions and decisions that translate into actionable plans to impact the bottom line and enable business strategy. Inform and update People Services of any local, legal and regulatory changes in market.
+ Support plant leadership with effective management of time and attendance systems and attendance policies as necessary, coaching plant directors and plant leadership pillar in line with plant needs/KPI’s – support performance calibration where applicable.
+ Lead people process and support the impact of any plant transformation with effective change management leadership.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:
+ Relevant Labor Relations and Human Resources experience in a Unionized environment
+ Experience in labor negotiations, contract administration, and/or union-free campaigns, and prior CPG/FMCG manufacturing experience required
+ Ability to relate to and communicate with all levels of Leadership and Union Representatives
+ Problem Solving ability and agility to navigate through challenging LR situations
+ Continuous Improvement Mindset to drive relevant changes
+ Broad generalist HR experience across a range of populations and range of seniority.
+ Strong experience of working with trade unions to deliver change.
+ Proven track record as a trusted, credible business partner with ability to engage, inspire, and influence people.
+ Experience working with Lean Six Sigma to drive high performance.
+ HR leader with an active curiosity, insight orientation and external perspective about people and business performance.
+ Interpersonal savvy, planning, and dealing with ambiguity.
+ Future focused by thinking ahead and anticipating new opportunities, leverages an outside in perspective through understanding of market trends.
Qualifications:
+ Bachelor’s Degree required (Business Administration, Human Resources, Labor Relations, or related field)
+ 8 or more years of Human Resources experience
+ Experience in a manufacturing environment is required
+ 4 or more years of experience managing Labor Relations in a Unionized setting is required
+ 5 or more years of proven experience in one of the following: Lean Six Sigma, Total Productive Maintenance and High Performing Work Systems is a plus
+ Strong coaching capability
+ Previous management experience is required
+ Experience in managing talent management programs, training and employee engagement
+ Experience in creating and delivering full-scale change and engagement programs
+ Experience leading local collective agreement administration and participation in collective bargaining
+ Experience with ensuring that policies and practices are administered in a consistent and professional manner and is responsible for sharing best practices, external bench marking and continuous improvement
+ A “boots” on the ground approach with engagement with Core (hourly) and Support (salaried) colleagues
+ Willing to travel 5%-10%
+ Core hours are during 1st shift with availability to support a 24-hour operation
_The base salary range for this position is $137,300 - $188,825; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results._
_In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company._
Within Country Relocation support available and for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy
Business Unit Summary
The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country.
Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.
For more information about your Federal rights, please see eeopost.pdf ; EEO is the Law Poster Supplement ; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision ; Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Job Type
Regular
HR Strategy
Human Resources
At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.
We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum
Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.
Join us and Make It An Opportunity!
Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Possible.
Our employees are key ingredients to our success. You will help develop and deliver high-quality labor relations strategies and will provide HR support to the Chicago Plant on topics such as talent management, leadership development, career pathing, mobility and strategic talent reviews. You will act as point of contact for specific HR topics. You are a trusted partner and will drive implementation of global strategies and initiatives across plants. You will be responsible for influencing business strategy for people-related issues.
How you will contribute
You will:
+ Help design, improve and execute Labor Relations Strategy in support of performance transformation for the bakery.
+ Build proactive relationships with our Unions and partner to drive Contract Negotiations as well as execution of negotiated contracts.
+ Partner with leaders at all levels to build Labor Relations Processes and Capabilities to deliver business objectives.
+ Provide day-to-day advice and support to the business on contract administration issues and grievances, lead investigations and partner in developing and managing processes related to the Union Contract.
+ Partner and build relationships with key stakeholders, understanding the commercial/supply chain impact of people decisions in order to fulfil business objectives, providing an outside-in lens (plant roadmap, people plan, factory of the future).
+ Oversee site labor relations strategy including elements of communication and works council relations and compliance.
+ Drive engagement on the plant culture agenda; coach leaders on the key cultural elements and organizational values – being the custodian of high-performance work systems and ensure an effective plant learning management.
+ Partner with leadership teams on strategic priorities from workforce planning insights and decisions to talent acquisition, leadership development, early career programs, career pathing, succession planning and mobility, and strategic talent reviews.
+ Leverage data analytics to drive solutions and decisions that translate into actionable plans to impact the bottom line and enable business strategy. Inform and update People Services of any local, legal and regulatory changes in market.
+ Support plant leadership with effective management of time and attendance systems and attendance policies as necessary, coaching plant directors and plant leadership pillar in line with plant needs/KPI’s – support performance calibration where applicable.
+ Lead people process and support the impact of any plant transformation with effective change management leadership.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:
+ Relevant Labor Relations and Human Resources experience in a Unionized environment
+ Experience in labor negotiations, contract administration, and/or union-free campaigns, and prior CPG/FMCG manufacturing experience required
+ Ability to relate to and communicate with all levels of Leadership and Union Representatives
+ Problem Solving ability and agility to navigate through challenging LR situations
+ Continuous Improvement Mindset to drive relevant changes
+ Broad generalist HR experience across a range of populations and range of seniority.
+ Strong experience of working with trade unions to deliver change.
+ Proven track record as a trusted, credible business partner with ability to engage, inspire, and influence people.
+ Experience working with Lean Six Sigma to drive high performance.
+ HR leader with an active curiosity, insight orientation and external perspective about people and business performance.
+ Interpersonal savvy, planning, and dealing with ambiguity.
+ Future focused by thinking ahead and anticipating new opportunities, leverages an outside in perspective through understanding of market trends.
Qualifications:
+ Bachelor’s Degree required (Business Administration, Human Resources, Labor Relations, or related field)
+ 8 or more years of Human Resources experience
+ Experience in a manufacturing environment is required
+ 4 or more years of experience managing Labor Relations in a Unionized setting is required
+ 5 or more years of proven experience in one of the following: Lean Six Sigma, Total Productive Maintenance and High Performing Work Systems is a plus
+ Strong coaching capability
+ Previous management experience is required
+ Experience in managing talent management programs, training and employee engagement
+ Experience in creating and delivering full-scale change and engagement programs
+ Experience leading local collective agreement administration and participation in collective bargaining
+ Experience with ensuring that policies and practices are administered in a consistent and professional manner and is responsible for sharing best practices, external bench marking and continuous improvement
+ A “boots” on the ground approach with engagement with Core (hourly) and Support (salaried) colleagues
+ Willing to travel 5%-10%
+ Core hours are during 1st shift with availability to support a 24-hour operation
_The base salary range for this position is $137,300 - $188,825; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results._
_In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company._
Within Country Relocation support available and for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy
Business Unit Summary
The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country.
Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.
For more information about your Federal rights, please see eeopost.pdf ; EEO is the Law Poster Supplement ; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision ; Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Job Type
Regular
HR Strategy
Human Resources
At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.
We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum
Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.
Join us and Make It An Opportunity!
Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.
Source : Mondelez International