What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Manager position at Nestlé?
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The Human Resources Manager provides strategic and operational HR support to the Nestlé R&D Center for Baby Food Meals & Drinks in Fremont, MI, helping to align organizational design and HR strategy with business objectives.
This role is responsible for managing the full scope of Human Resources activities, including recruitment, employee development, employee and labor relations, policy interpretation, compensation administration, and legal compliance. The Human Resources Manager partners closely with business leaders to support organizational effectiveness, guide change initiatives, and foster a positive, high-performing work environment while delivering consistent HR support across the employee lifecycle.
Key Outputs / Deliverables:
Execute HR Strategy
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.
Job Requisition: 407309
#Salaried
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
The Human Resources Manager provides strategic and operational HR support to the Nestlé R&D Center for Baby Food Meals & Drinks in Fremont, MI, helping to align organizational design and HR strategy with business objectives.
This role is responsible for managing the full scope of Human Resources activities, including recruitment, employee development, employee and labor relations, policy interpretation, compensation administration, and legal compliance. The Human Resources Manager partners closely with business leaders to support organizational effectiveness, guide change initiatives, and foster a positive, high-performing work environment while delivering consistent HR support across the employee lifecycle.
Key Outputs / Deliverables:
Execute HR Strategy
- Driving the alignment and execution of key people strategies that attract, train and retain employees to support the organization’s short- and long-term business goals.
- Championing the execution of work that is aligned with Nestlé Ways of Working and Leading.
- Ensuring an effective culture and working environment that is open, empowering, fair, and equitable through detailed analysis of Human Resources scorecard data, survey results, and other workforce management data.
- Overseeing/providing flawless execution of all Human Resources initiatives while acting as a catalyst of change where appropriate.
- Providing alternate solutions on business issues to achieve the most effective solutions.
- Managing overall Human Resources service delivery to the business through the HR department while helping to craft the culture that facilitates and supports Nestlé’s goals and initiatives.
- Managing the coordination and execution of workforce planning for the organization or site.
- Proactively challenge the established organizational structure to drive outstanding performance.
- Utilizing the performance, potential, and development planning systems to help drive the achievement of company goals.
- Providing counsel and guidance to Leadership on all people management and development and performing investigations when required.
- Building and maintaining effective working relationships with managers and employees.
- Drive Leadership Development, supporting all employees to improve skills and effectiveness while aiming to build a positive, productive environment where each associate can fully contribute.
- Assessing Employee Relations practices to maintain compliance with Corporate, Federal, State and Local rules and regulations while providing direction to management to help maintain a proactive employment environment.
- BA/BS in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business or related field or equivalent experience.
- Master’s Degree level preferred in Human Resources Management, Business, Organizational Communication, or Industrial Psychology field.
- PHR or SPHR through HRCI/SHRM certification strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of Federal and State employment laws, Investigation Skills, HR technical knowledge in EEO, AA, FMLA, ADA, unemployment, and worker’s compensation.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and an HRIS system (ie. PeopleSoft or SAP).
- Must have strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritize workload and self-manage projects, balance multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Human Resources/Employee Relations Management role.
- Prior Human Resources experience must include HR Generalist, operational experience, and change leadership/cultural development focus.
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.
Job Requisition: 407309
#Salaried