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Keurig Dr Pepper is a modern beverage company, with more than 125 brands people know and love. We challenge the usual and always push beyond the expected. We are building a culture that is our competitive advantage - one that is growth focused, change resilient, collaborative, innovative, nimble, diverse and inclusive.\nAre you ready to do impactful work? You’ll coach and mentor leaders. You’ll create and implement ambitious people strategies. You’ll play an important leadership role in our diversity & inclusion efforts. You’ll work collaboratively with business partners and Centers of Excellence to deliver solutions that propel the business forward.\nAre you ready to grow? Here’s what will make you successful at KDP! We love passionate, courageous HR leaders who work with agility and are excited by new challenges. You’ll need consulting and influencing skills, a team-first, entrepreneurial spirit, business insight and analytical capability, and a heart for supporting the needs of our employees.\nWill you be the next member of our talented team? If you’re ready, here’s more about the job!\nAs part of the Keurig Dr Pepper HR team, you will be a key leader within the function and trusted business partner to our Direct Store Delivery (“DSD”) organization. In this critical leadership role, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to our HR strategy and embed the values and competencies that define our culture and the overall employee experience. You will report to the Sr Director Human Resources for the North DSD Business Unit.\nThis position will be based out of our Northlake, IL facility and will work along with the team on a hybrid schedule (4 days onsite, 1 day remote).\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nProvide strategic HR business partnership, advising DSD on key KDP and DSD priorities\nLead a team of HR professionals who support the broader region \nPartner with the broader HR team (Centers of Excellence) to develop and implement specific strategic priorities to meet the needs of the HR function and DSD organization\nLead, advise and support the HR team and your client group in all areas of Human Resources, including but not limited to:\nLeadership Development & Talent/Succession Planning\nEmployee & Labor Relations\nTalent Acquisition & Retention/Turnover Strategies\nInclusion and Diversity Initiatives \nPartner with leaders to align current and future business needs into an overall integrated HR plan for the function, focusing on opportunities that contribute to the growth and competitiveness of the business\nData Analytics/Workforce Planning - Develop solutions and solve business challenges by collecting and analyzing data, and recommending courses of action in partnership with HR COEs and DSD leadership\nLeadership Development& Talent Planning - consistent focus on development and upgrading of frontline leadership talent; proactive preparation and planning for succession of leadership roles\nLabor Relations - partner with Labor Relations team and business to lead the preparation efforts for CBA negotiations; partner with business to prepare all business continuity and communications planning in the case of a work stoppage; proactively manage CBA requirements and grievance management\nDiversity & Inclusion - bring the KDP D&I journey to life in the field operations in partnership with the regional DSD leadership; enable employees to actively participate in ERGs; grow and develop the organization’s muscle as a leader in the D&I space\nEnterprise Wide Projects - actively participate in enterprise wide HR initiatives to represent the field voice in enterprise solutions that are rolled out. Complete projects by clarifying objectives, setting clear timetables and schedules, conducting research, developing and organizing information, analyzing results, and preparing final findings and recommendations\nLead through annual HR processes - performance management, compensation, talent planning, etc.\nStrategically and proactively apply, monitor and enforce employment laws, regulations, policies and procedures\nLead and partner in HR Functional Initiative work in support of our HR mission and vision\nEnsure high performance results of your team:\nFoster a culture of trust and wellbeing that prioritizes the team and values employee contributions\nDrive a shared vision with clear goals and accountability, supported by regular conversations to maximize talent\nEmbrace diverse perspectives to foster innovation, learning from both successes and failures\nEstablish a safe environment where team members are motivated, heard, and aligned with clear expectations\n\nTotal Rewards:\nSalary Range: $155,500 - $190,000\nActual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors\nBenefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement\nAnnual bonus based on performance and eligibility\nRequirements:\nEducation and Experience:\nBachelor’s degree and Masters (preferred) in the area of Human Resources, Organization Behavior or Labor Relations \nMinimum ten years of Human Resources or related experience in a fast-paced, high performance environment; Prior field based HR experience preferred\nMinimum of 5 years experience in managing in a unionized environment, proactively managing CBAs, contract negotiations and grievance management\n2-3 years of experience in a HR Center of Excellence/Expertise\nDemonstrated success implementing effective employee and/or labor relations strategies\nDemonstrated progressive experience leading and developing high performing teams, successfully motivating and influencing the work of others\nAcute business acumen, understanding of organizational challenges, and success resolving them by implementing effective HR strategies\nDemonstrated experience using data and analytics to solve complex business challenges\nProven track record of managing multiple complex projects\nOrganized, detail-oriented, and creative problem solver with a relentless drive for improvement; capable of managing multiple priorities and delivering results in a high-performance environment\n30-40% travel throughout the region\nCompany Overview:\nKeurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single-serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet.\nWe strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. 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