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Associate Director HR, Global Finance

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Pay Rate: $62.00/hr on W2
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Apr 22, 2026
Title: Associate Director HR, Global Finance Location: Chicago, IL- Hybrid Duration: 15 months Pay Rate: $62.00/hr on W2 Shift Timing (Day/ Evening/ Night): Day Job Description: Proven experience partnering with senior Finance leaders as a strategic HR advisor-someone who understands how people decisions impact financial performance and can confidently influence at the executive level. Strong global talent and organizational capability, including succession planning, executive talent development, and navigating complex, matrixed organizations across multiple regions. Demonstrated change leadership, using data and workforce insights to guide organizational decisions, lead transformation, and support large-scale initiatives. A track record of driving performance and culture, with experience reinforcing accountability, merit-based outcomes, and continuous improvement within leadership teams. Associate Director HR, Global Finance - World Headquarters Scope: Global Finance Executives Associate Director HR, Global Finance at a glance... You will be the strategic architect for the people strategy within our Global Finance organization. Based at our World Headquarters, you will serve as the primary HR partner to Global Finance Executives. You will drive organizational effectiveness, succession and key role planning, executive talent movement, and culture transformation-leveraging people analytics and strong cross-functional partnership with HR Centers of Excellence and regional HR teams cross 20+ countries. This role is a highly visible development opportunity, providing broad enterprise exposure as you help position Finance not only as a support pillar, but as an engine for company performance and growth. Role & Responsibilities: Executive Strategic Leadership - Develop and implement Global HR strategies aligned with Food and Beverage Heinz's financial and long-term growth goals. Act as a trusted advisor to Finance Leadership on organizational design, assessing structures regularly to ensure the Global Finance team is efficient, and properly resourced. Global Talent Architect - Identify and develop the next generation of finance leaders. Proactively leads the movement of high-potential talent across global zones and functions. Leads the OPR (Organization & People Review) process for the global finance client group, ensuring robust succession plans for business-key roles. Strategic Recruitment & Capability Building - Partner with Finance Executives to identify the specific capabilities (e.g., Controllership, FP&A, Tax, Treasury) needed to achieve global priorities. Oversee executive-level recruitment and ensure a high bar for technical and leadership excellence. Drive Culture & Meritocracy - Champion the Food and Beverage Heinz culture of Ownership and Meritocracy. Lead key cultural accelerators including Management By Objectives (MBOs), Continuous Improvement, and DEI initiatives to ensure the finance organization remains a top destination for diverse talent. Performance & Budget Management - Drive a high-performance culture through quarterly development discussions and rigorous feedback loops. Manage the global finance people budget, leading organizational redesign decisions and process mapping to drive cost efficiencies (ZBB) while improving value. Data-Driven Insights - Leverage HR analytics to provide Finance leaders with sophisticated insights into workforce trends, turnover, and engagement, translating complex data into actionable people strategies. Change Strategy & Employee Relations - Serve as the primary point-of-contact for executive employee concerns, fostering an environment of open communication. Lead change management for global transformations, ensuring the organization remains agile and resilient. Required Experience: The Experience: I have a minimum of 10 years of HR experience with a proven track record in Talent Management, Change Management, and Org Design. Experience supporting a Finance function or working within a global matrixed environment is highly preferred. The Mindset: I have strong business acumen and the ability to "speak the language " of Finance. I am comfortable challenging and influencing senior executives to drive strategic priorities. The Skillset: I possess broad generalist HR skills with experience assessing and designing complex organizational structures. I can engage, inspire, and coach leaders at the highest levels of the organization. The Vision: I am future-focused, leveraging an "outside-in " perspective to anticipate market trends in both the finance and talent landscapes. The Execution: I am a master of the Food and Beverage Heinz culture, with the ability to lead big initiatives like MBOs and process mapping while maintaining a focus on meritocracy and simplification.