Human Resources Manager

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.

At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

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As the Human Resources Manager for our Technical & Production teams, you will be accountable for delivering comprehensive HR support to assigned client groups that are central to Nestlé’s mission of providing safe, high-quality food and beverage products to millions of consumers. This role partners with manufacturing and engineering leaders to shape organizational design, execute HR strategy, and foster a positive, high-performing workplace culture. You will oversee the full spectrum of HR responsibilities, including recruitment, employee development, employee and labor relations, policy and contract interpretation, compensation administration, and legal compliance. In addition, you will lead organizational change initiatives, coach leadership to drive cultural improvement, and ensure the complete delivery of Human Resources services and value across your client group. This position is based in Solon, OH.

Key Outputs / Deliverables:

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.

Qualifications / Certifications:

• Bachelor’s in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business or related field required.
• 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.
• 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.

Critical Experiences:

• 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.

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

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Job Requisition: 370697