2027 US HR Trainee Program
About The Position
The Kraft Heinz Trainee Program is a ten-month leadership development program designed for high-performing, ambitious, and creative individuals ready to lead the future of food and beverage. Throughout the program, Trainees will gain an end-to-end understanding of the business, collaborate across departments to grow iconic brands, and build their legacy at Kraft Heinz. The program includes immersive onboarding, two 4-month project rotations, leadership development based on WIN principles, and a week of professional development for transition into a full-time role. Trainees will have opportunities to meet with senior executives, receive mentorship, collaborate with international trainees, and engage in curated learning experiences. HR Trainees will partner with business leaders and employees to identify opportunities and deliver people-focused improvements, with potential projects in talent acquisition, workforce planning, employee engagement, learning and development, employer branding, and belonging. HR Trainees will be based in Chicago, IL, with one project rotation at a field location. Final placement for HR roles will be in Chicago, IL, with availability at sales offices, manufacturing plants, or research and development centers.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelors degree with anticipated graduation between November 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027
- Innovative thinkers and problem solvers
- Choose greatness by challenging the status quo
- Take leadership opportunities to make an impact
- Have a passion for our values and the future of our brands
- Able to lead through challenges
- Take complex concepts and look for ways to simplify
Responsibilities
- Partner with business leaders and employees to identify opportunities and deliver people-focused improvements that strengthen organizational health and performance.
- Work on projects that may include talent acquisition and onboarding enhancements, workforce planning and analytics, employee engagement initiatives, learning and development program support, employer branding and belonging efforts.
- Own a clearly defined project scope.
- Collaborate cross-functionally.
- Share results through regular updates and an end-of-program presentation.
- Live out the Kraft Heinz values as cultural champions and future leaders.
- Complete one of their project rotations at a field location (i.e. sales office, manufacturing plant, research and development facility).
Benefits
- Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, with plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
- Events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for employees and their families.
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
- Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
- Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
- 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
