Human Resources Manager, Geneva, IL Plant

General Mills, Inc.•Geneva, IL

60d•$108,900 - $163,500•Onsite

About The Position

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!

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.

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