Director, People & Culture, Manufacturing

Campbell's • Camden, NJ

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About The Position

The Director, People & Culture is responsible for aligning people strategies, organizational effectiveness, and workforce planning with business priorities through strategic consultation and execution support to leaders. The role leads major programs, strategic initiatives, or expert-level work with significant organizational impact.

The position’s scope includes strategic partnership with client groups, workforce planning, organizational design, talent processes, employee relations guidance, and implementation of enterprise People & Culture programs. Accountability typically includes leadership of staff for strategic programs, policy interpretation, cross-functional influence, and high-complexity decision support. The role may lead a team, direct reports, site resources, or assigned project resources, including setting priorities, coaching performance, and supporting development.

Requirements

• Substantial experience in the specialty area, typically 12 or more years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex programs, provide expert guidance, and influence decisions across functions or business units.
• Knowledge of core HR practices, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and talent processes.
• Ability to consult with leaders, navigate ambiguity, and translate business needs into people actions.
• Strong judgment, relationship management, and change leadership skills.
• Deep subject matter expertise and policy/process interpretation capability.
• Ability to lead complex initiatives and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certification, advanced education, or experience in a large matrixed, manufacturing, or consumer products environment may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to translate business strategy into workforce plans, organization design actions, talent priorities, and effective people practices.
• Provide guidance on organizational effectiveness, performance management, succession planning, engagement, and workforce challenges within assigned client groups.
• Coordinate with specialist People & Culture teams to implement enterprise programs, solve business issues, and support manager capability.
• Interpret policies and employment practices and help leaders apply them consistently in corporate and operational settings.
• Use workforce data and business context to identify trends, diagnose issues, and recommend practical solutions.
• Lead major programs, strategic initiatives, or expert-level work requiring significant judgment, policy interpretation, and cross-functional coordination.
• Develop frameworks, standards, or policies that improve consistency, governance, scalability, and decision quality.
• Provide advanced advisory support to leaders and partners on complex issues within the specialty area.
• Set priorities, coach performance, and support development for teams, direct reports, site resources, or assigned project resources as applicable.
• Promote sound decision-making and accountability for service, compliance, quality, or business outcomes.
• Build effective working relationships across stakeholders and reinforce consistent application of processes, policies, and standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, short- and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance, including coverage options for individuals, families, and domestic partners.
• Matching 401(k) plan with enrollment available on the first day of employment and immediate vesting.
• Unlimited sick time, paid time off, and holiday pay.
• Free access to the fitness center for employees in WHQ.
• Access to on-site day care operated by Bright Horizons and a company store.
• Campbell’s Cares matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed