Senior Director, People & Culture

The Coca-Cola Company
Atlanta, GA
About The Role

As a highly skilled Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) for our North American Supply Chain Operating Unit, you won't just support the business; you will be the driving force behind our people strategy. This role demands a proactive and strategic individual who can navigate the complexities of talent management, organizational development, and employee relations within a dynamic and innovative environment. You will champion our company values while fostering an atmosphere that emphasizes growth, collaboration, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy and Organizational Development (OD)

  • Collaborate with Leadership Teams to create People and Culture strategies that closely align organizational objectives with overarching business goals.
  • Design and implement coaching and accelerate development initiatives to foster a culture of continuous learning and advancement toward development objectives.
  • Demonstrate proactive talent stewardship by anticipating and addressing future needs of both the organization and its associates.
  • Partner with the Leadership Team to identify and cultivate required capabilities; develop and execute business solutions and initiatives that support short- and long-term strategic decisions and large-scale change efforts for sustainable results.
  • Develop and oversee the effective deployment of the OD framework to establish a high-performance organizational culture and lay the groundwork for strengthening the capabilities of people managers and associates in alignment with business objectives.
  • Serve as a change management facilitator, supporting both the strategic and human aspects of change through the implementation of initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness and efficiency.

HR Programs and Processes

  • Develop and implement comprehensive HR strategies and programs aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Oversee the effective and timely execution of global processes, including Performance Enablement (PE), the People Development Forum (PDF), and the Annual Rewards Management Program, as well as organizing calibration sessions for the Plant.
  • Establish and maintain robust talent pipelines and development plans for critical positions; proactively identify talent gaps and create targeted plans to support both talent growth and succession planning.
  • Direct resource planning efforts and design strategic recruitment initiatives to ensure alignment with evolving business requirements.

Employee Engagement and Programs

  • Coordinate the deployment of the Employee Insights Survey. Analyze results through focus groups and develop action plans to address identified areas for improvement in employee engagement.
  • Oversee welfare and communication programs aimed at supporting organizational culture and maintaining employee engagement levels.
  • Design and implement local employee reward and recognition initiatives to encourage performance and support engagement objectives.
  • Proactively manage complex labor issues while ensuring compliance with local labor laws and standard practices.

Partnership and Stakeholder

  • Address anticipated future needs of the organization and its associates through talent stewardship.
  • Coordinate with the Global Culture & Engagement team, Leadership teams, and HR communities to implement the listening strategy and transform insights into actionable steps.
  • Work with the PACS team, Talent and Development team, Bottling Partners, and other stakeholders to develop an engagement-focused culture and communication strategy.
  • Review industry trends and update the organization's engagement and communication approaches accordingly.

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field or relevant experience required; post-graduate degree in related field or MBA preferred.
  • Experience: Minimum 12+ years exempt-level Human Resource experience required, preferably as an HR generalist.
  • Industry Experience: Previous experience in consumer goods, manufacturing, or distribution; must have experience with Talent Management, Organizational Development/Effectiveness, Employee/Labor Relations, and Change Management.
  • Skills: Exceptional communication skills (written, verbal, and listening), collaboration in a matrix environment, and the ability to act as a change agent.

Why Join Us?

As a member of our team, you will be positioned to influence key aspects of our business and the industry at large. The role of Human Resources Business Partner involves developing and deploying strategies that enhance our ability to attract and retain exceptional talent. Your contributions will be vital in driving organizational excellence and fostering a high-performance culture.

Skills

Act as a Change Agent; Organizational Development (OD); Talent Management; Employee Relationships

Pay Range:$168,000 - $189,000

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:30

Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.
Posted 2025-08-19

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