Associate HR Director – GTM & Support Functions

The Magnum Ice Cream Company•Englewood Cliffs, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly a division of Unilever) is now a standalone, independent, EUR 7.9 billion publicly listed company. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream. We dream big but keep things simple to act fast. If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you! The purpose of this role is to create employee experiences that are simple, empowering, and impactful, and to enable people to perform at their best while shaping the future of the organization. As the Associate HR Director for Go-to-Market and Support Functions, you will play a pivotal role in defining and delivering the people agenda across commercial and enabling functions. This is a senior business partnering position, responsible for aligning talent, culture, and organizational effectiveness with business priorities. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, ensuring HR strategies drive growth, transformation, and engagement. You will also champion a seamless employee experience across the full lifecycle - from onboarding and mobility to performance, development, and wellbeing to help unlock the full growth potential of the Magnum Ice Cream company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in senior HR business partnering roles.
Proven track record of advising senior leaders and driving organizational change.
Strong knowledge of HR processes, employment law, and best practices.
Experience in matrixed, global organizations with exposure to commercial or support functions.
Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
Brings a spirit of kindness and respect to interactions, fostering a supportive culture even in times of pressure and change.
Tech‑savvy, with a passion for continuous improvement and HR innovation.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

Support the organization’s transition to a fully independent operating model post‑TSA (“Day 2”), ensuring readiness across people, processes, and systems.
Influence employee communications planned by HR expertise teams and consultant partners to bring the workforce along on the change management journey.
Partner with senior leaders in Marketing, Customer Development, Finance, R&D, and other support functions to translate business priorities into actionable people strategies.
Provide counsel on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management.
Ensure policies and practices are applied consistently, fairly, and in alignment with global HR frameworks.
Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and line managers, building strong, trusted relationships.
Drive employee engagement initiatives, ensuring insights lead to meaningful improvements.
Champion wellbeing, resilience, and inclusion programs that foster a thriving workplace culture.
Lead the talent agenda across Go to Market and Support Functions, including succession planning and leadership development.
Identify future skill requirements and implement targeted capability‑building programs.
Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated solutions across recruitment, reward, learning, and employee relations.
Ensure compliance with local labor laws and ethical standards.
Leverage HR technologies and data to streamline processes and enhance employee experience.
Manage complex employee transactions and partner with specialist teams to deliver seamless solutions.