Director People Business Partner

About Us

HEINEKEN USA Inc., the nation's leading high-end beer importer, is a subsidiary of HEINEKEN International N.V., the world's most international brewer. Key brands imported into the U.S. are Heineken® – the world's most international beer brand, Heineken® 0.0 – an alcohol-free beer innovation, Heineken® Silver – a new lower-carb, lower-cal beer, the Dos Equis Franchise, and the Tecate Franchise. HEINEKEN USA also imports Amstel Light, Red Stripe, Strongbow Hard Apple Ciders, Bohemia and more. For news and updates, follow us on Twitter @HeinekenUSACorp, or visit HEINEKENUSA.com

Who We Are

At HEINEKEN USA, we’re a team with a passion to bring our iconic brands to the next level. The work is challenging, we learn from our experiences (even our mistakes), and we love what we do. You’ll be empowered to think differently, try new things, and GO PLACES.

About the Role:

The People Department is instrumental in delivering the HUSA mission and strategy and we’re seeking a Director, People Business Partner to join the team. The Director provides strategic HR partnership to the Corporate Functions teams (HR, Legal, Operations, Corporate Affairs, Digital & Technology and Finance) working directly with senior leaders to promote a performance driven culture, provide the coaching and tools to unlock our people’s potential, and foster an inclusive workplace. The right person for this role is solution oriented, data driven and can flex between strategy work and detailed process execution. The Director reports to the Chief People Officer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages annual HR processes for assigned client groups including, but not limited to, performance management, calibration, succession planning, talent planning, compensation, benefits enrollment and employee engagement surveys
• Works cross-functionally with legal, corporate affairs and other teams to deliver solutions for the business.
• Coaches and challenges leaders to inspire and unlock potential and performance across people and teams
• Ensures leaders and managers are developing talent with the right capabilities to meet current and future business needs
• Use data and analytics to determine where to focus, when to make changes and how to measure impact
• Participates in regular People Business Partner and People Team Department meetings to problem solve, plan, and share learnings/achievements/best practices in a collaborative environment
• Partners with other people team functions in a broad range of areas such as talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, learning & organizational development, inclusion & diversity, data & analytics, compliance, immigration counsel, and relocation, to provide a consistent and best practice approach in providing support to internal customers
• Advises and counsels managers on performance and conflict resolutions
• Challenge the business to continuously evaluate the best allocation of resources, though organizational design, ways of working, and vacancy management
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues (e.g., employee litigation, redundancy, redeployment, employee terminations) and conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations
• Implements HR programs and recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity and the development of HR within the company
• Strategic HR Business Partner to the Management Team Members of the Corporate Function teams (5 MT Members)
• Partners with senior leaders, managers and individual employees on delivering proactive HR solutions, based on data and insights, to meet strategic business needs
• Champions our Must Have Culture, embeds I&D initiatives and fosters an inclusive work environment

Basic Qualifications/Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to flex between strategic thinking and flawless execution of HR processes
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to use judgment in resolving complex business and people challenges
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• 5-10 years relevant HR Business Partnering experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience using SuccessFactors a plus
• Business partnering experience in CPG industry and/or supporting commercial/field sales teams
• Organizational Effectiveness and Change Management experience
• Knowledge of US labor laws and landscape

Heineken Behaviors:

Our 4 Heineken Behaviors enable the delivery and evolution of our company strategy and form the core of our company culture.

• Deliver
• Connect
• Develop
• Shape

Compensation & Benefits

• $200 Monthly Beverage Allowance
• Benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision + Matching 401k Plan
• Vacation – 20 Wellness Days & Unlimited Sick Days
• Base Salary Range: $150,000-$165,000 + Annual Performance Bonus

HEINEKEN USA is an equal opportunity employer. Embracing and celebrating diversity is core to HEINEKEN’s purpose of “brewing the joy of true togetherness to inspire a better world”. We believe that people as diverse as our brews – including and not limited to gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, nationality, social background, disability and thinking style – enrich our lives and strengthen our business. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates as we champion a culture of belonging that provides fair and equal opportunities for all.

This position is not available for visa sponsorship