Kraft Heinz

HR Process Lead

Kraft Heinz  •  $30.37/hr  •  New York (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seekinga HR Process Lead to work at our processing facility in Lowville, NY. Successful candidates must be willing to supplyimprovementssuggestions and ideas to help continue the success of our facility. Ideal individuals must be safety and quality orientated along withdemonstrateadaptability and willingness to work in a team orientated, fast paced work environment. This position requires individuals to perform general production duties in a food manufacturing environment following strict quality and safety standards.

EEO Policy

Kraft Heinz is an EO employer – Underrepresented groups/Women/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories

The company will review reasonable accommodations asrequired

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

We offer a variety of benefits depending on how you chose what is best for you, but what is offered are:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Reimbursement Account/Health Savings Account.

  • Additionalperks Pet Insurance, (EAP) Employee Assistance Program, Company paid Life Insurance, Company paid Short-term disability

  • $30.37-35.91/hr

  • A $1.00 shift differential for secondor and$1.25 shift differential for third shift.

Work Schedule:

Schedule is based on 7 days perweekproduction.

Plant & Community Overview:

The Lowville plant produces the legendary Philadelphia Cream Cheese! Built in 1971, the facility is over 400,000 square feet and houses 13 production lines. Milk and creamissupplied by local farms. With over 400 employees, the plant is one of the largest employers in Lewis County.

For more information on the company or the community, visit https://www.kraftheinzcompany.com/ or https://lowville.racog.org/

The HR Process Lead owns and improves key plant HR processes that strengthen leader execution, workforce stability, compliance, and employee experience. This roleis responsible fordriving process effectiveness across corepeoplesystems,identifyingtrends and gaps, and partnering with plant leaders to improve follow-through on HR priorities. The position goes beyond transactional support by leading structured HR process management, accountability routines, and continuous improvement efforts tied to business andpeopleoutcomes.

Responsibilities & Duties:

    • Own designated plant HR processes from planning through execution, follow-up, and improvement

    • Monitor process performance across areas such as onboarding, attendance management, training completion, retention, and leader compliance

    • Identifytrends, risks, and recurring breakdowns, and recommend corrective actions to plant leadership

    • Drive accountability with leaders fortimelycompletion of required people-process activities and follow-up actions

    • Build,maintain, and interpret process dashboards, trackers, and reporting tools to support decision-making

    • Standardize and improve HR workflows to increase consistency, efficiency, and policy adherence

    • Partner with supervisors and plant leaders to strengthen execution of attendance, onboarding, engagement, and compliance-related practices

    • Support employee relations processes through documentation coordination, follow-up tracking, and process discipline

    • Lead administration of select HR programs where needed, with emphasis on process quality, consistency, and measurable outcomes

    • Ensure HR processes align with state and federal regulations, Kraft Heinz policies, and plant operating requirements

    • Own payroll administration processes for the plant, including issue resolution, accuracy follow-up, and process compliance

    • Monitor attendance trends andmaintaindiscipline tracking to supporttimely, consistent leader action

    • Partner with supervisors to ensure attendance-related corrective action steps are completed accurately and on time

    • Serve as a primary employee resource for general HR questions, issue triage, and guidance on routine people-process matters

    • Identifyrecurring payroll, attendance, or employee-support issues and recommend process improvements

    • Build andmaintainreporting and tracking tools that improve visibility, consistency, and follow-through across plant HR processes

    • Support plant leaders by reinforcing compliance with required people practices, policies, and documentation standards

Sanitation:

Will ensure that the equipment and machinery they work with is cleaned and sanitized according to the Kraft Heinz Sanitation Program rules explained at the beginning of the employment and during refresher sessions.

Quality Assurance:

Ensures all products manufactured align with the Quality Assurance Program and policies reviewed duringthe on thejob training applicable to this specific operation function.

Safety:

Will follow the Kraft Heinz Safety Process and will keep themself and others away from harm while performing their duties. Will adhere to LOTO policy and procedures.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in human resources or business-related field. Two years’ experience inHRfield. 1 yr. SAP/LIS administration experience desired. Must have effective leadership,strong communication, solid customerserviceand proven abilities with skills such as initiative, planning and organizing, follow-up, interpersonal, and problem solving. Mustpossessabilityto effectivelyestablishrelationships and trust within all levels of the organization.

Additional Notes:

Weekend and Holiday Work Will Be Required.

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

  • Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

  • Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training

  • Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

  • Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Lowville Plant

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com

Kraft Heinz

About Kraft Heinz

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. While Kraft Heinz is co-headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh, our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.

We spark joy around mealtime with our iconic brands, including Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Heinz, Philadelphia, Lunchables, Velveeta, Maxwell House, Capri Sun, Ore-Ida, Kool-Aid, Jell-O, Primal Kitchen, and Classico, among others.

No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 37,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious!

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Year Founded
2015
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