Human Resources Business Partner - Corporate

Looking for a job that can grow into a lifelong career?
At Lactalis USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, we'll provide the tools and support you need to succeed.

Lactalis is the world leader in dairy-a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Every day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together every day.

In the US, we offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with sour cream and a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We're building a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us make an impact.

From your PASSION to ours

As a Human Resources Business Partner, you will partner with senior leadership teams, managers and employees in their designated functions to drive business strategy, provide HR guidance and achieve breakthrough results. The role includes acting as a trusted business partner to assess and address people related needs and delivering value-added service to management and employees that reflects Lactalis' business objectives, strategy and values.

The Human Resources Business Partner collaborates with senior leadership teams, managers and employees of the departments in scope and with USA HR Shared Services and reports to the Senior Manager, Human Resources.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Partner with management teams of assigned business units to develop effective management and leadership behaviors to create high functioning, engaged teams. Provide guidance and recommendations related to recruitment and selection, performance management and people development, succession planning, employee relations, disability management and compensation & benefits.
• With support from HR leadership, deploy people strategies and design approaches for diagnosing and enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction.
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team for recruitment activities of assigned client groups. Focus will be on providing guidance with regards to business needs and advising recruiting teams to ensure the organization has the right people in the right roles and aligned with the company values. May assist with sourcing, screening, interviewing and referring applicants to management for further interviews.
• Conduct exit interviews with departing employees; analyze opportunities and recommend/implement corrective actions.
• Provide HR expertise in the areas of feedback, employee relations, development, and coaching.
• Partner with HR leadership and the Talent Development Manager to enhance employee and management performance by identifying training and development needs, offering and evaluating appropriate training programs, and ensuring effective utilization of performance management and succession planning programs.
• Provide coaching and advice to employees where appropriate and support employees in understanding their potential and development opportunities.
• Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements, conducting effective, thorough, and objective investigations, and interpreting Company policy for managers and employees.
• Foster a productive work environment by resolving conflicts, coaching management on effective techniques, and maintaining open communication with employees and managers.
• Collaborate with the USA HR & Shared Services teams to champion and accelerate a culture of excellence in which people feel engaged and inspired to deliver top business results.
• Provide timely information and/or education for all levels of the company on HR issues.
• Understand and monitor KPIs and analyze information to help drive solutions and make informed decisions.
• Act as a back up to the Corporate HR Specialist.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Business travel is required, occasionally.
• Extended hours may be necessary depending on the business needs.
• To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone or, and / or allowance(s) will be provided.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.
• This position requires physical presence in the office five days a week with 50% at our Londonderry, NH facility and 50% at the Bedford, NH corporate office.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• 5+ years of experience as an HR Generalist is required, with a demonstrated track record of supporting a wide range of HR functions.
• 3+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner is strongly preferred.
• Experience working across multi-site and/or international environments, particularly within the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, is highly desirable, though not required.
• Solid working knowledge of employment and labor laws with the ability to apply them in practical, real-world situations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, is required.
• Experience with HRIS platforms such as SuccessFactors, Paylocity, or Alchemy is a plus.
• Strong ability to build credibility, guide discussions, and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong business acumen - understands the organization's operations, financials, and strategic goals, and aligns HR strategy accordingly.
• Proven success in fast-paced, dynamic work environments with frequent change and evolving priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and deliver results within tight deadlines.
• Strong team orientation with a proven ability to build relationships and thrive in cross-functional, collaborative environments.
• Capable of leading and supporting organizational change, employee transitions, and communication strategies.
• Skilled in using data and analytics to identify trends, guide strategy, and support informed business decisions.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to integrate core HR functions (e.g., recruitment, performance management, rewards, learning & development, employee relations) with broader business goals to attract, develop, and retain top talent.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.