Manager, Organization and Strategy Lead - KitchenAid Small Appliances

The team you will be a part of

The Business HR team implements the organization's human resource strategy so that the organization attracts, manages, develops, and retains the employees it needs to achieve its current and future business objectives. Evaluate the organization's future workforce needs to recommend changes to the HR strategy and adapt existing HR programs to meet these needs.

This role in summary

Whirlpool is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill a Manager, Organization and Strategy Lead - KitchenAid Small Appliances position located at our Global Headquarters in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The objective of this role is to utilize an understanding of the KitchenAid Business Unit (BU) Strategy, talent pipeline, and organization, to partner with business and HR leadership teams to drive the People Excellence agenda.

Your responsibilities will include

• Partner with the HR (Human Resources) Lead and Leadership Team to develop the People Excellence Agenda & associated goals/metrics needed to enable delivery of the business strategy
• Ensure deep understanding of Business strategy, partner with Global HR Centers of Expertise (CoE) to ensure business needs are incorporated into CoE strategies, processes, etc
• Ensure deep understanding of BU “State of Organization & Talent”, utilizing data and insights (i.e. attrition, future talent pipeline, engagement, current talent makeup, org makeup, etc.)
• Facilitate annual organization planning, profit planning and talent processes for the BU
• Partner with Business Unit Leadership & HR leads to manage the executive-level talent pipeline
• Lead planning and business unit embedment of new talent or learning initiatives
• Partner with Global Talent Acquisition on sourcing strategies and execution needed to address key talent gaps
• Lead large scale organization effectiveness initiatives across the BU to ensure org design aligned to the business strategy / priorities 
• Partner with Data & Analytics COE and HR Operations to establish necessary data and system enablement of Organizational Governance
• Partner with Global Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) on I&D strategy and BU execution needed to drive an Inclusive culture and increased diverse representation of the employee base

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ Years of HR Experience

Preferred skills and experiences

• Bachelor's Degree in HR
• Strong business acumen
• Strong communication skills
• Data Analytics skills
• Previous talent management or talent center of expertise experience
• Previous HR Business Partner experience
• Previous organizational Design/Development experience 

What we offer

Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required). 

Additional information

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working
Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We apply  ‘always on’ flexibility to all work days. You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed. Employees in this role work in person Monday through Thursday with the option to work from anywhere on Friday.

We offer other flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:

• Flexible Friday - Option to work extra hours Monday through Thursday to finish up work early on Friday.
• Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
• Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.