Kraft Heinz

Onboarding Specialist - Human Resources

Kraft Heinz  •  Champaign, IL (Onsite)  •  10 hours ago
Apply
AI can make mistakes so check important info. Chat history is never stored.

Job Description

Compensation Overview:

The starting hourly wage for this role is $34.63

Hourly Bonus Program

Work Schedule:

· Flexschedule, 8-hour workday, with possible overtime

·1stShift (7a-3p)

· Employees may work weekends and holidays.

Plant & Community Overview:

Plant OverviewThe Champaign, IL plant is the flagship plant in the Kraft Heinz organization and the largest volume producing plant in North America.

· Established in 1963

· Home to 1000 employees, 3 8-hour shifts, 3 core departments

· Products made include Kraft macaroni and cheese, Miracle Whip, Kraft salad dressings, and A-1 steak sauce.

Community Overview Welcome to ourChampaign, ILcommunity!


The Onboarding Coordinator II position is fully responsible for the Champaign site onboarding process and internal job bidding administration. This role ensures a high-quality onboarding experience for hourly and salaried employees, drives consistent execution of internal job posting and bidding processes, andmaintainsaccurateHuman Resources system transactions and records that support employee movement, compliance, and plant operations. This position isultimately responsiblefor designing and delivering a best-in-class onboarding experience that drives employee engagement, accelerates productivity, and aligns new hires with organizational goals from Day 1.

This roleoperateswith a high degree of autonomy and partners with HR, production leadership, hiring managers, and other key stakeholders to coordinate onboarding, administer internal job bidding,maintaindocumentation, and support employee movement activity across the plant. The role requires strong technical capability and the ability to accurately use HR systems, trackers, and reporting tools to manage workflow, records, and process execution.

Responsibilities & Duties

·Own the full onboarding process for all new hires, from pre-employment coordination through orientation, system set-up, and transition into the business.

· Administerandmaintainthe Champaign site onboarding program, including records, documentation, communications, schedules, and continuous improvement of the process.

·Coordinate all onboardinglogisticsincluding preboarding, orientation, first-day readiness, and first 90-day onboarding support.

·Own the administration of the plant’s internal job posting and bidding process, including posting internal positions, eligibility review, documentation, communication, andtracking ofmovement activity.

· Design, implement, and continuously improve onboarding programs aligned with Company goals and culture as well as talent development and retention strategies.

· Develop standardized onboarding frameworks while allowing flexibility fordifferent rolesand departments.

· Track onboarding metrics,identifytrends, andprovideactionable insights to improve onboarding effectiveness, first-year retention, and employee engagement.

· The role will partner with Production Leadership, HR, technical experts, and global L&D function(s) to develop andmaintaina cohesive onboarding experience that supports employee belonging, readiness, and retention.

· This role will drive continuous improvement bysolicitingfeedback, conducting post-onboarding evaluations, and proposing iterative enhancements.

· Ensure employee movement information related to internal job bidding is accurately updated in applicable HR systems and tracking tools, including job, shift, manager, pay, labor, and other required system changes.

· Identifyprocess gaps, recommend improvements, and help implement best operating practices related to onboarding, employee movement, and HR process execution.

· Establisheffective and professional working relationships and providetimelycommunication, follow-up, and support to leaders, employees, and cross-functional partners.

· Perform all other duties in support of the team and as assigned by leadership

Qualifications:

· Employee must be able to read work instructions, fill out form in English about work status, and communicate with lead.

· Able to workundera fast-paced work environment and able tolift upto 50 pounds.

· Appropriate timemanagement skills to meet deadlines.

· Accountable and Responsible. Able to follow directions and ability to perform tasks from start to finish with minimal supervision

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

· Strong technical skills and the ability to learn and effectively use HR systems and related

· Ability to manage data, trackers, records, and system transactions with accuracy

· Exercises good judgment and decision-making skills, bringing up to the supervisor any issues outside of · his/her scope of responsibility and control.

· Able to work flexible schedules when needed

· Promotes teamwork

· Attention to detail to avoid and/oridentifyerrors

· Good organizational skills

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)

Champaign 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
Social Media