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The Role
Partner with DACH manufacturing and supply chain leaders to define and execute people strategy across five plants, drive workforce planning, lead organizational design and change, manage labor relations with works councils/unions, improve engagement and performance, and lead a team of Plant People Leads to deliver HR solutions that support business objectives.
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Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Possible.
At Mondelēz International, we believe our people are the key ingredients to our success. We're on a mission to lead the future of snacking, and we need visionary HR leaders to make it possible. We're searching for a Senior HR Business Partner (People Lead) Manufacturing & Supply Chain for our dynamic DACH Business Unit - a strategic partner who will balance employee interests with business objectives, drive strategic growth, and champion workforce performance.
How you will contribute
Strategic People Partnership & Leadership:• Support and partner with the Sr. People Lead DACH to define and execute the local people strategy, aligning global and local policy and change initiatives with business needs.• Act as a strategic advisor to DACH Supply Chain leaders, embedding our people strategy across 5 plants and Customer Service & Logistics, influencing business strategy for all people-related matters, and providing dedicated HR support to 1 plant.• Coach and challenge senior function leaders, fostering robust partnerships to drive performance and talent development.
Talent Management & Workforce Planning:• Drive the implementation of global and local talent strategies across all DACH plants, working collaboratively with Plant People Leads.• Lead workforce planning leveraging data analytics to proactively identify future HR concerns and implement solutions that enable business strategy and impact the bottom line.• Partner with leaders and the Talent Acquisition CoE to attract, onboard, and retain top talent crucial for manufacturing and supply chain success.• Support the review of compensation programs and advise on compensation decisions outside of standard guidelines.
Organizational Effectiveness & Change Leadership:• Lead the 'organization pillar' and manage transformational change within the IL6S journey and design and implement effective organization structures and new ways of working, partner on capability roadmaps and function transformation agendas, accelerating core skill development and fostering a growth culture that translates into employee engagement.
Employee Relations & Compliance:• Build and maintain strong labor relations across DACH, fostering robust partnerships with works councils and unions, plan and lead on complex employee relations matters and inform and update People Services on any local legal and regulatory changes in the business unit.
Culture, Engagement & Performance:• Partner with leadership teams to assess, develop, and implement compelling employee engagement strategies and leverage data and insights to identify opportunities for enhancing employee experience and driving a culture of inclusion and continuous improvement.
Team Leadership:• Lead, coach, and develop direct reports (Plant People Leads) promoting performance improvement, skills development, and the achievement of individual and team results to build a high-performing People team.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:• University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.• Extensive progressive HR experience (typically 7+ years), with a significant portion directly supporting manufacturing, supply chain, or operations functions within the DACH region. • Proven experience as a strategic HR Business Partner, influencing senior leadership and driving people strategies that impact business results.• Strong expertise in labor relations and partnering with unions, specifically within Germany/DACH.• Demonstrated experience in organizational design, change management, and talent management (acquisition, development, retention).• Familiarity with IL6S or similar continuous improvement methodologies in an HR context.• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to leverage data and insights to make informed decisions and solve complex problems.• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with fluency in both German and English (written and spoken).• Experience leading and developing a team of HR professionals. • Ability to travel regularly to plant sites within the DACH region as required.
For candidates in Bremen: The role can also be offered on a part-time basis (80%+) or job share and we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities. For further support during the application process, please contact the local employee representation for people with disabilities at [email protected].
Relocation Support Available?
No Relocation support available, however for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy
Business Unit Summary
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Our people make all the difference in our succes
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Excited to grow your career?
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
IF YOU REQUIRE SUPPORT TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION OR DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS, PLEASE CONTACT THE RECRUITER
Job Type
Regular
HR Strategy
Human Resources
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Possible.
At Mondelēz International, we believe our people are the key ingredients to our success. We're on a mission to lead the future of snacking, and we need visionary HR leaders to make it possible. We're searching for a Senior HR Business Partner (People Lead) Manufacturing & Supply Chain for our dynamic DACH Business Unit - a strategic partner who will balance employee interests with business objectives, drive strategic growth, and champion workforce performance.
How you will contribute
Strategic People Partnership & Leadership:• Support and partner with the Sr. People Lead DACH to define and execute the local people strategy, aligning global and local policy and change initiatives with business needs.• Act as a strategic advisor to DACH Supply Chain leaders, embedding our people strategy across 5 plants and Customer Service & Logistics, influencing business strategy for all people-related matters, and providing dedicated HR support to 1 plant.• Coach and challenge senior function leaders, fostering robust partnerships to drive performance and talent development.
Talent Management & Workforce Planning:• Drive the implementation of global and local talent strategies across all DACH plants, working collaboratively with Plant People Leads.• Lead workforce planning leveraging data analytics to proactively identify future HR concerns and implement solutions that enable business strategy and impact the bottom line.• Partner with leaders and the Talent Acquisition CoE to attract, onboard, and retain top talent crucial for manufacturing and supply chain success.• Support the review of compensation programs and advise on compensation decisions outside of standard guidelines.
Organizational Effectiveness & Change Leadership:• Lead the 'organization pillar' and manage transformational change within the IL6S journey and design and implement effective organization structures and new ways of working, partner on capability roadmaps and function transformation agendas, accelerating core skill development and fostering a growth culture that translates into employee engagement.
Employee Relations & Compliance:• Build and maintain strong labor relations across DACH, fostering robust partnerships with works councils and unions, plan and lead on complex employee relations matters and inform and update People Services on any local legal and regulatory changes in the business unit.
Culture, Engagement & Performance:• Partner with leadership teams to assess, develop, and implement compelling employee engagement strategies and leverage data and insights to identify opportunities for enhancing employee experience and driving a culture of inclusion and continuous improvement.
Team Leadership:• Lead, coach, and develop direct reports (Plant People Leads) promoting performance improvement, skills development, and the achievement of individual and team results to build a high-performing People team.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:• University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.• Extensive progressive HR experience (typically 7+ years), with a significant portion directly supporting manufacturing, supply chain, or operations functions within the DACH region. • Proven experience as a strategic HR Business Partner, influencing senior leadership and driving people strategies that impact business results.• Strong expertise in labor relations and partnering with unions, specifically within Germany/DACH.• Demonstrated experience in organizational design, change management, and talent management (acquisition, development, retention).• Familiarity with IL6S or similar continuous improvement methodologies in an HR context.• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to leverage data and insights to make informed decisions and solve complex problems.• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with fluency in both German and English (written and spoken).• Experience leading and developing a team of HR professionals. • Ability to travel regularly to plant sites within the DACH region as required.
For candidates in Bremen: The role can also be offered on a part-time basis (80%+) or job share and we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities. For further support during the application process, please contact the local employee representation for people with disabilities at [email protected].
Relocation Support Available?
No Relocation support available, however for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy
Business Unit Summary
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Our people make all the difference in our succes
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Excited to grow your career?
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
IF YOU REQUIRE SUPPORT TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION OR DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS, PLEASE CONTACT THE RECRUITER
Job Type
Regular
HR Strategy
Human Resources
Skills Required
- University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- Extensive progressive HR experience, typically 7+ years, supporting manufacturing, supply chain, or operations in the DACH region
- Proven experience as a strategic HR Business Partner influencing senior leadership
- Strong expertise in labor relations and partnership with works councils/unions in Germany/DACH
- Demonstrated experience in organizational design, change management, and talent management
- Familiarity with IL6S or similar continuous improvement methodologies in an HR context
- Strong analytical skills and ability to leverage data and insights for workforce planning
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills; fluent in German and English (written and spoken)
- Experience leading and developing a team of HR professionals (e.g., Plant People Leads)
- Ability to travel regularly to plant sites within the DACH region as required
Mondelēz International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — 401(k) offerings are portrayed as robust, with a competitive employer match and, for some groups, an additional base company contribution. Perceptions of the plan are favorable, and defined-contribution coverage spans eligible salaried, non-union, and union employees.
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Parental & Family Support — U.S. policies include 10 weeks of paid parental bonding leave for primary and secondary caregivers, plus adoption and surrogacy assistance. Arrangements differ by country and union contract, but the leave program is repeatedly noted as a strong point.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is described as generous, with vacation/PTO plus holidays, sick leave, bereavement, and volunteer time. This breadth is frequently called out as a core strength of the package.
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The Company
What We Do
Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) is an American multinational confectionery, food, and beverage company based in Illinois which employs approximately 90,000 individuals around the world. Our Purpose Our purpose is to empower people to snack right. We will lead the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. Our Brands We’re leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. Our People Our 90,000+ colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Our Values and Leadership Commitments of Love our Consumers and Brands, Grow Every Day, and Do What's Right shapes our culture – what we believe in, stand for, and what guides our actions and decisions. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Our Strategies We are uniquely positioned to lead the future of snacking with strong leadership in our categories, an unparalleled portfolio of global and local brands, and a solid footprint in fast-growing markets. Aimed at delivering sustainable growth, our strategic plan is centered around three strategic priorities: • Growth: accelerate consumer-centric growth • Execution: drive operational excellence • Culture: build a winning growth culture
Why Work With Us
We offer passionate, energetic and curious people a huge choice of careers in our fun, fast-paced, global business. We operate in four regions: Asia, Middle East & Africa; Europe; Latin America; and North America. And in over 80 countries our people are united in a common purpose to empower people to snack right.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
#TeamMDLZ Flexible Working Pledge: We Trust each other to work flexibly and productively We show Empathy, encouraging belonging and connection We are Mindful of making space and taking time
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