Regional Human Resources Manager

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (NYSE: DPS) is the leading producer of flavored beverages in North America and the Caribbean. Our success is fueled by more than 50 brands that are synonymous with refreshment, fun and flavor. We have 6 of the top 10 non-cola soft drinks, and 11 of our 14 leading brands are No. 1 in their flavor categories.

This person will be based in Vernon, and support DPSG plant and branch supply chain personnel in Victorville, and Sacramento. They will be responsible for providing sound HR leadership by identifying, creating and driving key people strategies for front line/operational personnel. This person will be responsible for implementing, driving and maintaining sustainable HR programs, in the areas of labor relations, HR analytics, coaching, training and development, and employee relations. This role will support approximately 500 employees, both union and non-union, and have 2 HR Manager direct reports. The ideal candidate will bring 7 or more years of HR management experience, from the CPG (Consumer Package Goods) or manufacturing or logistics industry, along with the demonstrated labor relations experience. They will have experience using SAP, and knowledge of applying HR analytics in the workplace to positively affect change. This role is office based at our Vernon, CA branch, with 50% travel to Victorville and Sacramento.

* Working with the HRBP, ensure that the Manufacturing and Sales teams have in place the most effective organization to deliver the business strategy. This requires refining organization structures, defining and developing organization and individual capabilities, and ensuring appropriate transition plans are in place. * Partnering with the compensation, benefits and talent teams to ensure the business can attract, motivate, develop and retain great talent through effective resourcing, training & development, performance management and reward strategies. * Implementing the DPS policies and standards in a way that fits the local legislative and cultural environment. Recommend changes and enhancements to policies and procedures which benefit the business and our employees. * Ensuring the individual and collective relationships between the business and its people are healthy, open and collaborative through appropriate communication strategies and management behavior. * Championing the DPS Call to ACTION philosophy to build a positive business culture by focusing on and recognizing the right behaviors to achieve our business priorities. * Utilizing the abundant skills available through the compensation, benefits and talent teams, the transactional services provided by the HR customer solutions team and other external services providers. * Acting as a coach and source of advice on performance and development issues, intervening where necessary to improve management and team effectiveness.

* Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution * 7 years’ experience in an HR generalist role, or operations/leadership * 2 years’ experience with Labor Relations * 5 years’ experience using MS Office products, specifically MS Excel in advanced functions, to include the ability to manipulate data, create formulas and pivot tables, V-look up, etc.