Senior Human Resources Business Associate – Cedar Rapids, IA

About the role

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 another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.

At General Mills, Human Resources is a strategic business partner, adding value through exceptional HR practices that enable our company to win and our employees to maximize their full potential. We drive winning results for the organization through building competitively superior talent, agile organizations, world class capabilities that unleash performance, and a distinctive and undeniable culture worldwide. We are driven to be the premiere HR organization in the world. We are seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Associate (Sr. HRBA) in our unionized Cedar Rapids, IA Plant, with 750+ employees. The Sr. HRBA position will support our Cereal (Cheerios and Lucky Charms), Frosting (Betty Crocker), and Fruit Snacks (Gushers, Fruit Roll-Ups, and Fruit by the Foot) Departments and will be relied upon to help develop and sustain an intentional positive culture for our plant. This will include building strategies for attraction and retention, driving effective leadership, and partnering with the business to deliver results. The Sr. HRBA will be a critical member of our Cedar Rapids team, helping to drive strategy and direction for the HR department and plant and setting the foundation for long-term success.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with cross-functional leaders to drive sustainable change through strong HR knowledge and change management expertise.
• Partner with L&D, central HR support, and plant HR to develop strategies to recruit, onboard, and train new production and support team members.
• Develop the capability of our plant operators through employee development, process improvement, and career development.
• Lead key HR initiatives in support of the organization including positive employee relations, workforce planning, succession planning, and staffing.
• Lead HR initiatives in partnership with Recruiting, Diversity & Inclusion, and Change Management.
• Create a positive employee relations environment through leadership and close engagement and interaction with all employees across the site.
• Be a Thought Leader - by understanding industry best practices, embracing and leading change, challenging the status quo, and providing innovative solutions.
• Grow our 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.
• HR Business Partner onboarding, training, and supporting our floor and operations team.
• Partner with HR Manager and leadership in strategy development and execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Labor Relations, or related field required
• Minimum 2 years of relevant HR/employee relations experience required
• Experience leading and supporting strategic initiatives, influencing others, and driving results and significant change
• Strong verbal 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) and SharePoint; with a willingness to learn and master other software programs as needed