Sr. Human Resources Generalist – Onsite Manufacturing
About The Position
The Sr. Human Resources Generalist supports Kraft Heinz’s Holland manufacturing location, a union site with approximately 330 employees. The facility produces products including Grey Poupon mustard, Heinz yellow mustard, barbecue sauce, pickles, vinegar, and relish. This is a newly created, highly visible, hands-on plant-floor HR role supporting Maintenance, Operations, and Materials leaders and working directly with employees and frontline leaders. The role has meaningful responsibility for employee relations, retention, engagement, coaching, and day-to-day people strategy. The Generalist partners closely with the Plant Manager and HR leadership, coaches and develops hourly employees and frontline leaders, and contributes to site transformation, workforce planning, seasonal staffing, onboarding, and retention. The position also offers opportunities to strengthen the facility’s employee experience, employer brand, and community relationships. Approximately 70% of the workforce is Hispanic, making Spanish-language ability valuable. The position requires an onsite presence Monday through Friday and may include work outside first-shift operating hours. The Holland site is undergoing a broader effort to strengthen its reputation, community presence, employer brand, and employee experience.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of HR experience supporting hourly employees in a manufacturing environment; experience at a union site is preferred.
- Strong business acumen, project management skills, and technical proficiency with workplace technology and systems such as Workday and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and other key customers, influencing through data and insights.
- Excellent organization and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including leading change through others.
- Adaptability and ability to remain effective amid changing priorities and manage multiple assignments.
- Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday and potentially outside first-shift operating hours.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Openness to relocation in the future for career growth opportunities within Kraft Heinz.
Responsibilities
- Support the Holland manufacturing location and its Maintenance, Operations, and Materials leaders.
- Lead and support employee relations, retention, engagement, coaching, and day-to-day people strategy.
- Partner with the Plant Manager and HR leadership.
- Coach and develop hourly employees and frontline leaders.
- Support workforce planning, seasonal staffing, onboarding, and retention in a seasonal manufacturing environment.
- Contribute to site transformation and efforts to strengthen the employee experience, employer brand, and community relationships.
- Influence senior leadership and key customers using data and insights.
- Lead change through others and manage multiple assignments as priorities change.
Benefits
- Performance-based bonus, subject to plan terms and governing documents.
- Healthcare coverage for employees and eligible dependents, with plans tailored to employees’ and families’ needs.
- Medical and prescription drug coverage.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Leave of absence.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Recognition, training, and learning opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing programs.
- Family support programs.
- 401(k).
- Life insurance.
- Accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
- Disability coverage.
- Wellbeing events, resources, and learning opportunities supporting physical, social, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
