Manager, HR – North America Operations

Manager, HR – North America Operations

Join Kraft Heinz in a pivotal role as part of the People & Performance team, supporting the business with people talent and performance goals. This onsite position is based Tuesday-Thursday in our Chicago, IL World Headquarters (Aon Center).

This role will specifically support the following client groups:

• Zone Engineering
• Digital Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement / KHMS
• Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)/Sustainability

You will act as a strategic HR business partner, leading initiatives in talent development, people strategies, change management, organizational efficiency, and driving a culture of ownership within the organization. Responsibilities include leading and supporting People projects and initiatives across the Central Operations organization.

• Strategic Business Partnering – Become a trusted advisor to leaders, spotting opportunities, closing capability gaps, and designing people-powered solutions.
• Talent Strategies for Development & Growth – Lead performance discussions, coach managers, and elevate development planning.
• Smart Workforce Planning – Ensure the right people are in the right roles with proactive guidance on movement, development, and succession planning.
• Organizational Development/Transformation – Lead transformation change, continuous improvement, technology, and standardization initiatives.
• Culture Champion – Ignite Kraft Heinz culture, lead major cultural accelerators, and uphold a fair merit-based performance environment.
• Budget & Organizational Effectiveness – Manage team budget, drive efficiencies, and facilitate organizational redesign decisions.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an HR Business Partner role supporting a client group, preferably with a technical focus.
• Experience partnering within a shared services HR model and with COEs across all levels of a matrixed organization.
• Experience partnering with client groups on transformation initiatives and/or change initiatives.

• Highly ambitious, intrinsically motivated, and striving for excellence.
• Core knowledge of and ability to collaborate with all areas within HR.
• Understanding and advising on local employment laws and labor requirements.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, executive presence, and adaptability to audience.
• Ability to make difficult decisions, challenge leaders, and advocate for the right decision.
• Understanding of business metrics, especially financials, to identify HR impact opportunities.
• Experience influencing and aligning strategy around talent capability and behaviors.
• Record of partnering at all levels to drive priorities and results.
• Proven ability and success working in a matrixed organizational environment.

• Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program & Wellbeing Programs
• Financial – 401(k), Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location: Chicago, IL – Aon Center

Compensation: Base salary range $ – $; eligible for performance-based bonus.

Equal Opportunity: Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants requiring accommodation may contact