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Assoc. Manager, HR People Strategy

Kraft Heinz


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 89800 - 112200
Posted: 5 September 2026 (18 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Associate Manager HR People Strategy

North America Supply Chain & Procurement

The Associate Manager HR People Strategy plays a key role in advancing talent and organizational priorities across North America Supply Chain and Procurement. Reporting to the Associate Director People Strategy & Labor Relations this position partners closely with HR Business Partners Centers of Excellence and business leaders to execute initiatives that strengthen organizational capability accelerate talent development and support business performance.

This role is ideal for a highly organized data-driven HR professional who enjoys turning strategy into action. The Associate Manager will support talent planning succession management leadership development organizational effectiveness initiatives and workforce insights while helping ensure successful execution of key people priorities across the function.

Talent Strategy & Talent Management

  • Support the execution of talent strategies that align with business priorities and workforce objectives.

  • Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to support talent reviews succession planning leadership development and career pathing initiatives.

  • Help identify critical talent gaps and risks and support action planning to strengthen organizational capability.

  • Assist in the development and execution of programs designed to attract retain and develop top talent.

Organizational Effectiveness & Workforce Planning

  • Support organizational effectiveness initiatives that improve team performance leadership capability and overall organizational health.

  • Contribute to workforce planning efforts by collecting analyzing and synthesizing talent and organizational data.

  • Assist with organizational assessments capability reviews and other strategic people initiatives.

  • Track key initiatives and help ensure execution against established goals timelines and deliverables.

People Analytics & Business Insights

  • Leverage workforce and talent data to identify trends risks and opportunities related to retention engagement performance mobility and workforce effectiveness.

  • Develop executive-ready presentations dashboards reports and briefing materials that support informed decision-making.

  • Translate complex information into clear actionable insights and recommendations for HR and business leaders.

  • Support ongoing reporting and monitoring of talent and workforce priorities.

Program & Project Management

  • Coordinate and support the execution of priority people initiatives ensuring strong planning communication and follow-through.

  • Partner with Talent Acquisition Learning & Development University Relations and other Centers of Excellence to activate enterprise programs within Supply Chain and Procurement.

  • Facilitate project management activities including milestone tracking stakeholder coordination risk identification and status reporting.

  • Support the continuous improvement of talent processes and people programs through feedback analysis and best-practice sharing.

Stakeholder Partnership

  • Build strong working relationships across HR and Supply Chain & Procurement leadership teams.

  • Serve as a trusted partner in supporting talent-related discussions and people processes.

  • Collaborate effectively across a matrixed environment to drive alignment and successful execution.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree required.

  • 3-5 years of progressive Human Resources experience with exposure to talent management succession planning leadership development organizational effectiveness workforce planning or related areas.

  • Experience supporting cross-functional projects programs or business initiatives with multiple stakeholders.

  • Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

  • Exceptional communication presentation and storytelling skills.

  • Experience creating executive summaries presentations and business insights for leadership audiences.

  • Strong analytical capabilities with experience leveraging data to make recommendations and drive action.

  • Experience with Workday Power BI Tableau or similar workforce analytics platforms preferred.

  • Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across functions and organizational levels.

  • Strong business acumen and understanding of how people strategies support business outcomes.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced highly collaborative and matrixed environment

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$89800.00 - $112200.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidates geographic region job-related knowledge skills and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare protection and savingfor the future we offer plans tailored to meet you and your familys needs. Coveragefor benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events resources and learning opportunities that inspire aphysical social emotional and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Youll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role country region union status and other employment status factors for example:

  • 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 Family Support Programs

  • Financial 401kLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance.


Required Experience:

Manager


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For 150 years, we have produced some of the world's most beloved products at The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC). Our Vision is To Be the Best Food Company, Growing a Better World. We are one of the largest global food and beverage companies, with 2018 net sales of approximately $26 ... View more

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