Senior Factory HR Manager

Nestlé • Schaumburg, IL

3d • $130,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow. At Nestlé USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity - and responsibility - to be there for every moment in our consumers' lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

As the Senior Human Resources Manager for a large Nestlé factory, you will lead the end‑to‑end HR agenda for the site, driving organizational design, executing the HR strategy, and partnering with site leadership to build a high‑performance, people‑first culture.

You will manage and develop the HR team while overseeing recruitment, employee development, employee/labor relations, policy interpretation, compensation administration, and legal compliance. Accountable for the full HR service/value chain across the facility, you will also coach, lead, and grow direct reports to ensure consistent delivery, capability building, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 10+ years of Human Resources Business Partner Experience.
• 5+ years of experience as both HR Manager and/or HR Generalist in a production facility or distribution center environment.
• Knowledge of Federal and State employment laws, Investigation Skills, HR technical knowledge in EEO, AA, FMLA, ADA, unemployment, and worker's compensation.
• BS/BA Degree with a focus in HR, Business, Organizational Communication, or Industrial Psychology preferred.
• PHR or SPHR through HRCI/SHRM certification strongly preferred.
• Labor negotiations/union experience through handling mediation/arbitration/grievance processes.
• Ability to strategically impact the culture through talent management and coaching, with a focus on risk mitigation, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, and leadership development.
• Demonstrated experience in change management, including successful leadership during acquisitions or start-up initiatives, ensuring seamless transitions and effective integration of new processes and systems.
• Proven experience in leading and managing a diverse HR team, fostering an inclusive work environment while driving team performance and achieving organizational HR objectives

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree preferred in HR, Business, Organizational Communication, or Industrial Psychology field.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute HR Strategy
• Employee/Labor Relations
• Performance Management & Learning
• Compliance
• Recruitment

Benefits

• Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees