General Mills

General Mills

Senior Human Resources Business Associate – Cedar Rapids, IA

Cedar Rapids, IA · Senior · Full-time

No sponsorship$82k-$124kDetected 8 days ago
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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role90
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level II)66
Fits your clock70

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H-1B wage level

the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry

Level IV · 4×
Level I$45,6771 entry
Level II$57,0342 entries
Level III$68,3703 entries
Level IV$79,7264 entries

This range already reaches Level IV — the maximum four lottery entries.

DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Human Resources Specialists (13-1071) · Cedar Rapids, IA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.

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About the role

  • 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 another and grow together.
  • Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.​

Responsibilities

  • Partnering with cross-functional leaders to drive sustainable change through strong HR knowledge and change management expertise.
  • Partner with L&D, central HR support, and plant HR to develop strategies to recruit, onboard, and train new production and support team members.
  • Develop the capability of our plant operators through employee development, process improvement, and career development.
  • Lead key HR initiatives in support of the organization including positive employee relations, workforce planning, succession planning, and staffing.
  • We drive winning results for the organization through building competitively superior talent, agile organizations, world class capabilities that unleash performance, and a distinctive and undeniable culture worldwide.
  • This will include building strategies for attraction and retention, driving effective leadership, and partnering with the business to deliver results.
  • HRBA will be a critical member of our Cedar Rapids team, helping to drive strategy and direction for the HR department and plant and setting the foundation for long-term success.
  • Partner with HR Manager and leadership in strategy development and execution

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Labor Relations, or related field required
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant HR/employee relations experience required
  • Experience leading and supporting strategic initiatives, influencing others, and driving results and significant change
  • Strong technical skills with proficiency in Microsoft based applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint
  • 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

Nice to have

  • Master's in Human Resources or Industrial/Labor Relations or MBA preferred
  • Previous plant/manufacturing experience
  • Labor relations experience preferred
  • Labor supervisory experience preferred
  • Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis.
  • General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

Compensation

  • The salary range for this position is:
  • $82,400 - $123,800 Annual 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.
  • You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program.

Benefits

  • 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.

Company info

  • We are driven to be the premiere HR organization in the world.
  • We are seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Associate (Sr.
  • SALARY RANGE The salary range for this position is: $82,400 - $123,800 Annual 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.
  • Grow our Culture - through talent development, process improvement, and high employee engagement by connecting with employees.
  • At General Mills, Human Resources is a strategic business partner, adding value through exceptional HR practices that enable our company to win and our employees to maximize their full potential.

Equal opportunity

  • EMPLOYER (EOE) ​
  • General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.
  • If you need to request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please fill out our online accommodation request form by following this link: Accommodation Request.
  • General Mills is an equal opportunity employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis.
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