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Manager, HR Central Operations

Kraft Heinz


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 104200 - 130200
Posted: 10 September 2026 (5 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 8 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

HR Business Partner Manager Central Operations

Executive Summary

Kraft Heinz is seeking a strategic onsite HR Business Partner to support critical Central Operations client groupsdriving talent performance culture and transformation initiatives across the organization.

About the Role

At Kraft Heinz were entering one of the most exciting transformation journeys in our historyand you can be at the center of it all. This position sits within our People & Performance team strategically supporting the business with its people talent and performance goals.

In this role you will act as a strategic HR business partner to lead initiatives intalent developmentpeople strategieschange managementorganizational efficiency anddrivinga culture of ownershipwithin the organization. You will also lead and support People projects and initiatives across theCentral Operationsorganization.

If you thrive on impact influence andinnovationthis is your seat at the transformation table.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnering

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders identifying opportunities closing capability gaps and designing people solutions that drive operational excellence across plants and technical functions.

Talent Strategies for Development & Growth

  • Champion a strong talent agenda through performance and potential discussions manager coaching meaningful feedback and development planning.

  • Develop and execute talent strategies for technical talent (hiring career development) partnering with Talent Acquisition to deliver against workforce needs.

Smart Workforce Planning

  • Assess organizational design regularly to ensure the right roles and capabilities are in place.

  • Proactively guide talent movement development and succession planning to meet immediate and long-term business needs.

Organizational Development & Transformation

  • Lead workforce planning organizational development and transformation efforts including continuous improvement technology and standardization initiatives.

  • Evaluate structures and staffing levels aligning talent plans toevolvingoperational priorities.

Culture Champion

  • Ignite Kraft Heinz culture and values across supported client groups.

  • Lead and influence cultural accelerators such as MBOs Continuous Improvement and process optimization ensuring a strong fair and merit-based performance environment.

Budget & Organizational Effectiveness

  • Actively manage the team budget optimize costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency while increasing value.

  • Facilitate organization process and people assessments to identify gaps and drive solutions.

  • Lead organizational redesign decisions as needed to support business outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

  • Minimum 5 years of experiencein an HR Business Partner role supporting a client group (technical-focused client groups preferred)

  • Experience partnering within ashared services HR model collaborating with COEs across all levels in amatrixed organization

  • Experience partnering with client groups ontransformation and/or change initiatives

What Will Make You Successful (Success Profile)

  • Highly ambitious intrinsically motivated and always striving to be the best

  • Core HR knowledge with the ability to collaborate across all areas within HR

  • Understanding of and ability to advise onlocal employment laws and labor requirements

  • Excellent verbal communication skills executive presence and ability to adapt communication style to the audience

  • Ability to make difficult decisions challenge leaders/managers/employees and advocate for the right outcome

  • Understanding of business metrics with emphasis on financials and identifying opportunities for HR to drive impact

  • Experience influencing and aligning strategy around talent capability and behaviors

  • Proven track record partnering at all levels to drive priorities and results

  • Demonstrated success in a matrixed organizational environment

Location

  • Chicago/Aon Center(3 Days/week Onsite @ AON Center)

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:

$104200.00 - $130200.00

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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