Director, People - Commercial

Dreaming big is in our DNA. Brewing the world’s most loved beers and creating meaningful experiences is what inspires us. We are owners, empowered to lead real change, deliver on tough challenges, and take accountability for the results. We are looking for talent that shares these values, that is ambitious, bold & resilient. We want talent that is looking for fast career growth, cross-functional experiences, global exposure and robust training & development.
SALARY: $144,00 - $171,000, bonus and long term incentive eligible
COMPANY:
Michelob ULTRA. Cutwater Spirits. Budweiser. Kona Brewing Co. Stella Artois. Bud Light. That’s right, over 100 of America’s most loved brands, to be exact. But there’s so much more to us than our top-notch portfolio of beers, seltzers, and more. We are powered by a 19,000-strong team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. We look for people with talent, curiosity, and commitment and provide the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
ROLE SUMMARY:
As part of our Commercial People Team, you're part of helping to discover, develop and continuously improve our organizational talent. With a special focus on the Commercial and Business Wholesaler Development group based in New York City you will manage our full people processes as well as recommend and implement new people programs to address the needs of your client group.
We rely on you to understand our business challenges and the needs of Anheuser-Busch employees. You gain this understanding by having an excellent pulse on ideas, thought leadership and innovative approaches to People. Your local people plan is grounded in the data readily available to you as a People Business Partner at Anheuser-Busch. Using this internal and external knowledge, you will create strong talent solutions to support the growth and development of our employees in a way that is reflective of our culture.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Is flexible and can adapt easily to changing priorities and multiple tasks
• Develop local actions to promote and drive already established guidelines to talent management, People Package budgeting and rewards philosophies
• Aligns with our company culture and has an authentic approach to connecting with people
• Has a strong work ethic and well-honed prioritization and organizational skills
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, written, presentation, listening) and the ability to interface comfortably at all levels of the organization
• Can operate with a high degree of autonomy
• Is adept at coaching, mentoring, and performance management to coach for improvement or high potential development
• Demonstrates the ability to work well in “the grey” and can take a deep breath and have a laugh when the going gets tough
• Is a strategic thinker and demonstrates the ability to propose and implement ideas and solutions while also understanding the importance and need to execute some tactical work (master data reviews and updates, regular budget reviews, opening tickets for hardware/software, routine communications around important date reminders, etc.)
• Is up to speed on trends and technology that can be leveraged to support effective and engaging development
• Is energized by a high growth, high change environment…and both the good and challenging things that come along with that!
• Understands how to translate culture into local people solutions that resonate with employees and positively impact the business (some example include: deciphering local Engagement Survey results and creating action plans at multiple levels; helping leaders determine employees to prioritize for promotion or merit increases; suggesting structural changes based on business needs)

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in creating and implementing strategic and impactful Human Resources initiatives
• Strong computer skills: PC with experience in Microsoft Suite (especially Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in related field preferred
• Has experience with corporate populations
• Minimum 5 years directly related experience
• Understands key HR theories, practices and emerging ideas, but is practical rather than academic in approach
• CPG experience a plus
• Experience with one or more of the following: HR Generalist, Learning & Development, Talent Management, Recruitment OE/OD and Coaching

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:
Anheuser-Busch has always dreamed big. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. To reimagine what a beer company can be. And what, together with our people and our partners, Anheuser-Busch can do. Our collective impact is significant. Over the last decade alone, we have contributed more than $400 million to charitable organizations that support our communities, provided over 90 million cans of emergency drinking water, and, together with our wholesaler partners, invested more than $1 billion into responsible drinking initiatives. At the heart of these investments is our shared commitment to community – providing opportunity for our people, lifting our neighbors, and making a meaningful difference in the world. This future is our purpose. A future that everyone can celebrate, and everyone can share in. A future with more cheers.
BENEFITS:

• Free Beer!
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
• Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection