Job Description Summary:
At The Coca-Cola Company, we believe that our people are the key to our success. With a rich history spanning over 136 years, we have cultivated a vibrant, inclusive, and dynamic culture that drives our global leadership in the beverage industry. We are currently seeking a People Director to join our team. This role is not just about implementing strategies; it's about shaping the heart of our company. We're looking for a passionate leader who can enhance our employee experience, foster our diverse and inclusive culture, and contribute to our strategic business goals. If you're excited about making a meaningful impact and transforming the way we work, we would love to hear from you.
The HR Business Partner serves as the face of HR to leaders, managers, and associates within the Food Services On-Premise (FSOP) function in the North America Operating Unit. This role provides strategic partnership and consulting to a designated client group—building organizational capability, developing talent, and enabling the right leadership and culture to drive business growth.
In this environment, that impact is especially critical. We’re looking for someone with a deep, nuanced understanding of the customer landscape—across both regional and national players—who has been close enough to the work to truly understand how the market moves. This leader should bring a sharp, dynamic perspective and elevate how they partner with leaders and teams to drive results.
What You'll Do for Us:
Strategy and Organizational Development
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 organizational design 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 & Requirements:
A University Degree (Master's) or equivalent experience.
10+ years of prior experience in Human Resources, People Capital or similar business experience
Direct experience in the FSOP/customer-facing environment is strongly preferred under qualifications and requirements
Proven experience in supporting business leaders, consulting, and coaching.
Expertise in talent hiring and performance management.
Knowledge of organizational capability & development.
What We Can Do For You:
Exposure to World Class Leaders: Availability to global leaders that will expand your network and expose you to emerging technologies and techniques.
Inclusive Workplace: The Coca-Cola Company is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We value and celebrate diversity, which leads to a stronger, more competitive company that can better serve our customers and communities.
Community of Belonging: We’re an organization that believes our ability to continually grow and build the right atmosphere where people feel safe and empowered, lets you bring your best self to work.
Skills:
Compliance, Employee Engagement, HR Business, HR Programs, HR Strategy, Human Resources Processes, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Strategy, People Strategies, Performance Management (PM), Stakeholder Partnerships, Succession PlanningPay Range:
United States of America: 170,000 USD - 193,000 USDBase 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:
30Annual 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.
Location(s):
United States of AmericaCity/Cities:
AtlantaTravel Required:
00% - 25%Relocation Provided:
YesJob Posting End Date:
July 4, 2026Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.Based on 1,236 disclosed HR salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $120K/year, with most offers between $91K and $163K (10th–90th percentile: $73K–$198K).
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