Human Resources Manager, Geneva, IL Plant

OVERVIEW

At General Mills, Human Resources is a strategic business partner, adding value through exceptional HR practices that enable our company to win and our employees to maximize their full potential. We drive winning results for the organization through building competitively superior talent, agile organizations, world class capabilities that unleash performance, and a distinctive and undeniable culture worldwide. We are driven to be the premiere HR organization in the world.

We are seeking a talented Human Resources Manager to join our team and support the HR function. Supporting HR is a unique experience in that you get to influence and shape your own function. Strong business mindset and exceptional partnership skills are key for success. As the HR Manager, you will develop talent, organization and engagement strategies to ensure the HR function is at its strongest as we support the business priorities.

To increase capacity and keep pace with the growing consumer demand for the products, General Mills made a significant investment to expand capacity for our beloved Fruit brands (Gushers and Fruit by the Foot). The plant has 450+ employees and supports both the MBS and Snacks Operating units with just under 500,000 sq ft of production and warehouse space.

The Geneva HR Manager role has 4 direct reports and is a member of the Plant Leadership Team. This important role partners with leaders to drive culture, employee career development, performance management, calibration and retention. Additionally, this role will assume responsibility for specific practice areas such as diversity/inclusion and engagement.

To learn more about our Geneva plant and surrounding area click here!

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Fiercely protect Geneva's culture and continue to intentionally invest in making Geneva the place to grow your career
• Partner with business leaders across the organization to drive business performance using strong HR knowledge, change management expertise, and business acumen
• Talent management plan development and execution for individual development, performance management and succession planning
• Advance our engagement strategy and plan impactful events/connections/communications
• Coach and influence leaders
• Partner with HR COE specialists (i.e. Talent Solutions, Compensation, Change Management) to deliver against fiscal year priorities
• Provide input and help shape our Geneva Talent Strategy
• Counsel managers and employees consistent with GMI policies/practices, legal considerations, etc.
• Model GMI Values and Engaging Leader behaviors
• Leverage data and internal/external benchmarking to develop solutions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree + 5 yrs related experience
• A strong background with generalist accountabilities required, including change management, leadership development, and organization design
• A track record of strong coaching, conflict management and influence up, down, and across the organization is essential
• Quickly instill trust and build relationships
• People first mentality
• Ability to operate with high autonomy and versatility- toggling between segment wide long-term strategy and roll up your sleeves, test and learn environment
• Experience leading and supporting strategic initiatives, influencing others, and driving results
• Proven ability to successfully influence and lead change in a variety of situations via various approaches including emotional appeal and interpersonal relationships
• Strong strategic mindset with demonstrated ability to translate the business agenda into HR strategy and lead all the way through execution
• Track record of managing through conflict
• Ability to deliver results through others without direct authority

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters in Human Resources/Industrial Relations or MBA preferred
• Proven experience working within a global function/matrix highly desired
• Strong data & analytics orientation

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

• This position is in Geneva, IL. Relocation support will be offered to applicants within the United States.
• International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.
• Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.