Head of Human Resources - UK & Ireland

Great things are happening in the Europe and Australia (EUAU) region. Each day, our 4,000 plus colleagues bring their passion to our offices, manufacturing sites, R&D center, and commercial/distributor markets across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. We are energized by over 150 years of bringing people together with the food they love. With beloved brands Old El Paso, Häagen-Dazs, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Jus-Rol, Fibre One, Latina Fresh and more, we are on a mission to become the undisputed growth leader in food for EUAU. In a world that’s ever-changing, we look to stay ahead and seek people who share our love of food and are hungry to shape the future. As Head of Human Resources UK & Ireland, you will be a critical member of the EUAU HR team accountable for facilitating and executing the HR policies and programs, talent management, organizational strategy, and employee relations to support the overall business objectives. You will report to and work with the EUAU HR Director to provide leadership to the teams based in our Uxbridge headquarters. You will have responsibility for the office, both from an HR and Administrative point of view, and manage a team of seven. Provide HR leadership to make General Mills UK & Ireland an Inspiring and great place to work and promote a positive work environment through various programs and communications. Coach and influence business leaders; and provide team effectiveness and development support Provide leadership, coaching and development for the HR team Lead HR initiatives in partnership with HR COE specialists (i.e. Talent Solutions, Compensation, Change Management, Talent Director) Lead employee relations and safety and wellness programs. Support the compensation, benefits, and payroll processes for the UK & Ireland. Support the talent acquisition and recruitment efforts. Develop and lead Diversity & Inclusion plans to create an undeniable culture of belonging What you will bring to the team · University Degree in HR, Business or related field · 8+ years HR Generalist experience required · Strong knowledge of UK&I HR/Employment Law and Employee Relations Issues, Payroll and Benefits, and international relocation management · Experience working within a multinational/international environment in a regional/HQ office · A strong background with HR Business Partner accountabilities required, including change management, consulting agility, and organization design · Experience of building and leading an engaged team · A track record of strong coaching, conflict management and influence up, down, and across the organization · Strong collaboration and partnership tendencies and an interest in being part of a fluid, cohesive team · Comfort with ambiguity and experimentation, and a learning mindset · Strong strategic mindset with demonstrated ability to translate the business agenda into HR strategy and lead all the way through execution · Multi-stakeholder management – capability to build rapport with client teams · Strong project management skills · Excellent communication skills What you will get from us Flexible and employee-focused work culture Equal Employment opportunities Competitive package with benefits At General Mills, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, developing and advancing an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of the consumers and communities we serve globally. We have a commitment to developing each employee's talents and skills for the benefit of the business and the person. We recruit people with the potential to succeed, and then help them realise that potential. If you are ready to fulfill your potential and share your talent with the outstanding people of General Mills, please submit your application, today! COMPANY OVERVIEW We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.