Kimberly-Clark

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Kimberly-Clark Chicago, IL

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.


As the Senior Talent Business Partner, you will partner with the K-C North America Sales Leaders & General Managers for Canada, and their leadership teams to navigate in a constant changing environment to accelerate performance through our people, our culture and our organization.


In this role, you will:

  • Develop and maintain a strong partnership with business leaders providing coaching where necessary and employee development best practices.
  • Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with leaders & peers while identifying and driving solutions to meet business needs.
  • Partner with HR COEs to execute the organization talent strategy inclusive of Talent Acquisition, IE&D, Workforce Planning, Organizational Effectiveness and Talent Management.
  • Shape and develop the talent agenda, as well as drive the execution of key initiatives, coordinating with business leaders and COEs on the program needs for the region.
  • Design and lead organizational systems (people and processes) and key organizational capabilities.
  • Provide guidance and input on business unit structures, workforce planning and succession planning to leaders.
  • Analyze trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs and policies.


About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.


At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.


Led by Purpose. Driven by You.


About You

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.


In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in business, human resources, organizational management or a related field is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
  • 8+ years or more of experience in Human Resources supporting business teams or client groups.
  • Experience and knowledge of HR laws, requirements, and regulations for Canada is strongly preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal relations skills and a successful track record of partnering with executives delivering superior business results.
  • This position may require up to 25% travel.


Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.


Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.


Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.


Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.


Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.


And finally, the fine print….

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.


Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.


Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 – when prompted for employee ID, say “OTHER CALLER” - or kcchrprod@service-now.com for assistance. You must include the six-digit Job # with your request.


Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.


This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Human Resources
  • Industries

    Manufacturing

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