Human Resources Business Associate - Albuquerque, NM

OVERVIEW:

Human Resources at the General Mills - Albuquerque site is well-established as a strategic business partner. We enable our site to win and our employees to maximize their full potential by building competitively superior talent, enabling an agile organization and creating a distinctive and undeniable team culture. The Human Resources Business Associate is responsible for leading the deployment of key HR initiatives and candidates should have considerable knowledge of Human Resource principles and practices, including but not limited to Talent Management, Leadership Development, Recruiting, Employee Relations, and Project Management.

To learn more about our Albuquerque plant and the surrounding area click here!

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Drive Business Results - through a focus on growing the business, paired with expertise in areas such as organizational design, talent management, and employee relations.
• Be a Thought Leader - by understanding industry best practices, embracing and leading change, challenging the status quo, and providing innovative solutions
• Grow our Championship Culture - through talent development, process improvement, and high employee engagement by connecting with employees
• Act as a Trusted Advisor - by coaching leaders at all levels of the organization with confidence and credibility.
• Specific Accountabilities could include:
• HR Business Partner for functional client groups
• Project lead for change management initiatives
• Partner with HR Manager and leadership in strategy development and execution
• Lead initiatives around annual process management (e.g. performance management cycle), workforce planning, diversity & inclusion, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, or related field preferred
• At least 3 years of relevant experience required.
• Previous manufacturing or related experience is highly preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with a focus on attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong customer service focus
• Strong technical skills with proficiency in Microsoft based applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access), Visio, and SharePoint; with a willingness to learn and master other software programs as needed
• Ability to drive results in a highly ambiguous and constantly changing environment
• Strong analytical, quantitative and critical thinking skills - ability to prepare and analyze HR reports, translate data into recommendations and take appropriate action to achieve desired business results
• Ability to lead and manage projects independently

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.