• You have a bachelor’s degree in human resources management or related field, required.  A master’s degree and/or SPHR/SHRM-SCP certifications are preferred. 
• You have a minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible HR leadership experience supporting diverse client groups, and at least 5 years within a manufacturing / industrial / supply chain environment, required.
• You have at least 3 years (preferred 5+) union/labor relations experience within a manufacturing / industrial / supply chain environment, required.
• You have computer proficiency in MS Office products (including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), required. Experience with Ceridian Dayforce is a plus. 
• You possess broad HR knowledge with a working knowledge and understanding of HR principles, policies, processes, and technology, required.
• You have experience successfully leading, coaching, developing, and building a high-performing HR team of direct reports, required.
• You have demonstrated ability building and leveraging strong relationships while influencing, persuading, and inspiring diverse teams, required.
• You possess professional agility, the ability to deal with ambiguity, and adaptability in a fast-changing business environment, required.
• You have experience with managing medical leaves, interactive process meetings and return to work programs.
• You have the ability to develop and maintain a strong local talent pipeline and prepare succession planning for all positions, required.
• You have ability to lead with respect, confidence, and managerial courage in challenging environments, required.
• You have ability to partner with plant leadership to develop and execute a long-term strategic plan and vision for the plant.
• You have demonstrated ability to build quantifiable metrics, while analyzing and interpreting data.
• You have the ability to manage complex employee relations & labor relations matters, including investigations, and ethics complaints.
• You have ability to drive growth and change and are willing to challenge the status quo with a positive attitude and influencing style.
• You have a commitment to continuous improvement, developing best practices, driving for results, and finding solutions.
• You can maintain a flexible schedule including the ability to work off-hours and/or weekends as needed.

Danone U.S. is part of Danone North America, a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. You’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world. Our strong portfolio of brands includes: Activia®, DanActive®, Danimals®, Dannon®, evian®, Follow Your Heart®, Happy Family® Organics, International Delight®, Light + Fit®, Oikos®, Silk®, So Delicious® Dairy Free,  STōK® Cold Brew Coffee ®, Too Good & Co™, and YoCrunch®. 

With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., Danone North America's mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible. 

You’ll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world, working to make sure our company creates real value for people and the planet. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.

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