Kraft Heinz

Lead - Global Performance Strategy & Transformation

Location: Amsterdam

Job Purpose

Work with the Global Head of Performance, Global Head of Rewards and Chief Rewards & Talent Officer to set the performance strategy for the company, including performance management frameworks, incentive plans and the performance connection to the talent development cycles.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Lead the work to design the performance strategy of Kraft Heinz and its link to Total Rewards.
• Build propositions for performance management frameworks and how they will connect to the day-to-day of teams across the business. 
• Co-design the link between performance and talent processes e.g. development cycles, performance reviews and appraisals.
• Identify repeatable models and tools required to scale and implement performance frameworks, driving adoption across the company.
• Set the transformation agenda to implement the solutions designed and be the central point of contact for workstream owners.

Expected Experience & Required Skills

• Experience and knowledge of performance management systems, tools and frameworks.
• Knowledge of Total Rewards frameworks.
• Experience in strategy design, ideally in HR.
• Experience managing large transformations across multiple geographies, with several workstreams.
• Experience managing external vendors/consulting partners or experience as a management consultant.
• Experience in culture change.

Professional Attributes

• Communication Skills
  • At Kraft Heinz you’ll easily be exposed to senior management, no matter your level. Therefore, it’s important you have excellent communication skills, to deal with all kinds of different stakeholders.
• Analytical
  • We’re a very data driven company. You know how to translate complex data into a simple solution with your analytical mindset.
• Curiosity, positivity & enthusiasm
  • You’re curious, positive and enthusiastic. People know you as the driver of the team.
• Networking skills
  • You’re able to be interesting and interested in business conversations, motivating people to want to be in your network. The stronger the network you have, the more easily you can get things done. You, highly aware of that, are constantly expending your network.
• High pressure
  • You don’t get easily stressed by pressure, on the opposite, a demanding and dynamic environment is what keeps you energized.

What we offer you

• An ambitious employer; we only want to the best for you;
• Hybrid working (3/2) 
• A fast career track like only few other companies can match;
• Always room for new ideas; if you have an excellent idea, please let us know and we can set it in action!

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility, and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

Why Us

We grow our people to grow our business! We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.

Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.