Job Description
OVERVIEW Perfetti Van Melle (makers of Mentos, Airheads, Dentyne, Trident and Bubblicious!) is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum with global brands that are being enjoyed in more than 150 countries worldwide. We're currently seeking a passionate and enthusiastic
Sr. HR Business Partner to join our growing team.
WHAT YOU WILL DO The Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to senior leaders, aligning people strategies with business objectives to drive organizational performance. This role leads workforce planning, organizational effectiveness initiatives, and change management efforts while coaching leaders to build high-performing teams and a positive, inclusive culture. The Sr. HRBP will collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence and HR Services, ensuring cohesive and forward-thinking people solutions.
Key Responsibilities - Serve as a strategic advisor to commercial and group functions on organizational design, talent optimization, and culture development.
- Use data, analytics, and insights to influence decision-making, identify talent risks, and recommend proactive solutions
- Lead organizational design initiatives, including structure assessment, role clarity, capability building, and efficiency improvements.
- Partner with leaders to plan and execute change management strategies that enhance adoption and minimize business disruption.
- Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying organizational strengths, gaps, and opportunities for optimization.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition to develop proactive hiring strategies and succession pipelines.
- Facilitate performance management processes focused on accountability, continuous feedback, and development.
- Coach leaders on building and sustaining high-performing, engaged teams; serve as an executive coach on leadership behaviors and decisions
- Guide development plans for high-potential talent and successors in key roles.
- Analyze engagement survey data and partner with leaders to develop actionable plans to improve culture, retention, and employee experience.
- Advise on complex workplace issues and elevate employee relations matters in partnership with HR Services/ER.
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU - Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in an HRBP or strategic HR role.
- Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leaders in a complex or fast-paced environment.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to connect people initiatives to financial and operational outcomes.
- Experience leading organizational change, workforce planning, and talent strategy initiatives.
- Proven ability to use data to influence leaders and drive decisions.
- Demonstrated capability in leadership coaching and organizational development.
WHAT WE OFFER At Perfetti Van Melle, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, where all individuals, regardless of background or identity, are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives to the sweet success of our candy-loving community. Additionally, we have a core value of
Care For Our People and we are proud to offer benefit programs that support our team members' goals and well-being including:
- PTO package including vacation, sick, personal, and pay it forward time off
- 13 paid holidays
- 401k with Company Match up to 8%, ranking in the top 1% of the country
- Annual Bonus potential and merit-based increases
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Annual well-being subsidy
- 20 weeks Maternity & 12 weeks Paternity leave options
- Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement
- Tuition-Free College Program or Free Continued Education (BA, Masters, etc.)
- Modest monthly candy allotment (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos)
Join a 2025 NKY Best Workplace by applying today! Perfetti Van Melle, USA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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