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Human Resources Business Associate, Belvidere Plant

General Mills, Inc
United States, Illinois, Belvidere
Mar 18, 2026
OVERVIEW Human Resources at General Mills is well-established as a strategic business partner. We enable our company to win and our employees to maximize their full potential by building competitively superior talent, agile organizations, world class capabilities and a distinctive and undeniable culture worldwide. The Human Resources Business Associate is responsible for leading the deployment of key HR initiatives and candidates should have considerable knowledge of Human Resource principles and practices, including but not limited to Talent Management, Compensation, Data Insights and Project Management. To learn more about our Belvidere plant and surrounding area click here! WHAT WILL I DO? Drive Business Results - through a focus on growing the business, paired with expertise in areas such as organizational design, and talent management Be a Thought Leader - by understanding industry best practices, embracing and leading change, challenging the status quo, and providing innovative solutions Grow our Culture - through talent development, process improvement, and high employee engagement by connecting with employees Act as a Trusted Advisor - by coaching leaders at all levels of the organization with confidence and credibility Kick Off a Real Career, Right Now - from "Day One," you are responsible for impactful and meaningful work KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES HR Business Partner supporting our floor and operations team Project lead for change management initiatives Partner with HR Manager and leadership in strategy development and execution Lead initiatives around annual process management (e.g. performance management cycle & workforce planning) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Labor Relations, or related field At least 3 years of relevant experience required Strong oral and written communication skills Strong organizational and prioritization skills with a focus on attention to detail and accuracy Strong customer service focus Strong technical skills with proficiency in Microsoft based applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access), and SharePoint; with a willingness to learn and master other software programs as needed Ability to drive results in a highly ambiguous and constantly changing environment Strong analytical, quantitative and critical thinking skills - ability to prepare and analyze HR reports, translate data into recommendations and take appropriate action to achieve desired business results Ability to lead and manage projects independently PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Masters in Human Resources/Industrial Relations or MBA preferred ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS International relocation or remote working arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas. Salary Range The salary range for this position is $70100.00 - $105200.00 / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance. Reasonable Accommodation Request If you need to request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please fill out our online accommodations request form by following this link: Accommodations Request.