Human Resources Director

Are you ready to join a growing, dynamic company? 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.

Are 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.

Are 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.

Will you be the next member of our talented team? If you’re ready, here’s more about the job!

As 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.

This 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).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide strategic HR business partnership, advising DSD on key KDP and DSD priorities
• Lead a team of HR professionals who support the broader region
• Partner 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
• Lead, advise and support the HR team and your client group in all areas of Human Resources, including but not limited to:
• Leadership Development & Talent/Succession Planning
• Employee & Labor Relations
• Talent Acquisition & Retention/Turnover Strategies
• Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
• Partner 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
• Data 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
• Leadership Development & Talent Planning – consistent focus on development and upgrading of frontline leadership talent; proactive preparation and planning for succession of leadership roles
• Labor 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
• Diversity & 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
• Enterprise 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
• Lead through annual HR processes – performance management, compensation, talent planning, etc.
• Strategically and proactively apply, monitor and enforce employment laws, regulations, policies and procedures
• Lead and partner in HR Functional Initiative work in support of our HR mission and vision

Ensure high performance results of your team:

• Foster a culture of trust and wellbeing that prioritizes the team and values employee contributions
• Drive a shared vision with clear goals and accountability, supported by regular conversations to maximize talent
• Embrace diverse perspectives to foster innovation, learning from both successes and failures
• Establish a safe environment where team members are motivated, heard, and aligned with clear expectations

Total Rewards:

• Salary Range: $146,700 - $190,000
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
• Benefits, 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
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and Masters (preferred) in the area of Human Resources, Organization Behavior or Labor Relations
• Minimum ten years of Human Resources or related experience in a fast-paced, high performance environment; Prior field based HR experience preferred
• Minimum of 5 years experience in managing in a unionized environment, proactively managing CBAs, contract negotiations and grievance management
• 2-3 years of experience in a HR Center of Excellence/Expertise
• Demonstrated success implementing effective employee and/or labor relations strategies
• Demonstrated progressive experience leading and developing high performing teams, successfully motivating and influencing the work of others
• Acute business acumen, understanding of organizational challenges, and success resolving them by implementing effective HR strategies
• Demonstrated experience using data and analytics to solve complex business challenges
• Proven track record of managing multiple complex projects
• Organized, 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
• 30-40% travel throughout the region

Company Overview:

Keurig 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.

We 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. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation and growth. Will you join us?

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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