Senior HR Generalist

Posted 8 Days Ago
Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid
82K-120K Annually
Senior level
Consumer Web • Food • Manufacturing
The Role
Serves as a strategic and operational HR partner to corporate functions, advising leaders and employees on employee relations, performance management, talent development, workforce planning, organizational design, change management, succession planning, and engagement. Leads complex investigations, analyzes workforce metrics, supports talent and compensation processes, and collaborates with HR centers of excellence and Legal to deliver integrated people solutions.
Summary Generated by Built In

Reporting to the Human Resources Director at our corporate headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, you will serve as a trusted Human Resources partner to assigned corporate business functions, providing both strategic and operational support across talent management, employee relations, workforce planning, organizational development, and Human Resources program execution. You will collaborate closely with leaders and employees to drive business results through effective people strategies, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.

 

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

  • Partner with business leaders and employees to provide Human Resources consultation, guidance, and support aligned with business objectives.
  • Coach managers on employee relations, performance management, talent development, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
  • Lead the resolution of complex employee relations matters, including investigations, and partner with Legal and Human Resources Centers of Excellence as appropriate.
  • Support organizational design, change management, succession planning, talent reviews, and employee engagement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, Payroll, Benefits, Legal, and other Human Resources partners to deliver integrated solutions.
  • Analyze workforce data and Human Resources metrics to identify trends, generate insights, and recommend actions that support business goals while supporting annual talent and compensation processes.

 

Ingredients Required for Your Success

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including employee relations and Human Resources business partnership responsibilities.
  • Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Equal Employment Opportunity requirements, and other applicable federal and state employment laws.
  • Demonstrated success building trusted relationships, influencing leaders, and balancing employee needs with organizational priorities in a dynamic corporate environment.
  • Experience managing employee relations matters with sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism, coupled with strong consultation, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Strong analytical capabilities with experience leveraging workforce data and metrics to drive business decisions.
  • Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Human Resources Information Systems, including Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle Human Capital Management, or similar platforms.
  • Experience supporting corporate functions within a complex, matrixed organization and leading organizational change, talent management, and employee engagement initiatives.

 

Physical Requirements

Number of Days in Office: 3


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Compensation 

Pay Range:$82,000-$120,000

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

  • Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement

  • Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan

  • Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement

  • Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field
  • At least 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience
  • Experience with employee relations and Human Resources business partnership responsibilities
  • Knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and EEO requirements
  • Experience building trusted relationships and influencing leaders in a corporate environment
  • Experience managing employee relations matters, investigations, consultation, coaching, and conflict resolution
  • Strong analytical capabilities and experience using workforce data and metrics for business decisions
  • Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Human Resources Information Systems
  • Experience with Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle Human Capital Management, or similar platforms
  • Experience supporting corporate functions in a complex, matrixed organization
  • Experience leading organizational change, talent management, and employee engagement initiatives

Conagra Brands Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Conagra Brands and has not been reviewed or approved by Conagra Brands.

  • Retirement Support — Retirement programs are described as a standout, with a 401(k) that includes a company match and an additional company contribution, plus pension eligibility for certain groups. Company materials and filings emphasize this as a core strength across many roles.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive pay and bonus opportunities are presented as a meaningful part of total rewards. Summaries characterize annual incentives as consistent and an important contributor to overall compensation.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Health, dental, and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, and wellness resources are highlighted alongside perks like discounts and legal benefits. Day‑one eligibility for many corporate and non‑union roles is called out, supporting easy access to these programs.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
18,500 Employees
Year Founded: 1919

What We Do

Conagra has the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. Our diverse team embraces debate to challenge marketplace/business conventions. We are respected for our great brands, great food, great margins and consistent results. We combine a rich heritage with a sharpened focus and entrepreneurial spirit. Conagra’s portfolio of iconic and emerging food brands continues to evolve to offer contemporary choices for every occasion. We are a 100 year-old company with a startup attitude - an imperative to transform how we do business. What’s not changing? Our timeless values: integrity, external focus, broad-mindedness, agility, leadership by all, and a focus on results.

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