Change Management Lead

Hormel Foods Corporation 

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

 

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ 

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, Skippy®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com. 

 

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As a Change Management Lead, you will play a critical role in driving organizational transformation and ensuring the successful implementation of highly complex change initiatives at Hormel Foods. Your expertise in change management will be instrumental in minimizing resistance and maximizing team member adoption of new processes, systems, and cultural shifts. You will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to develop and execute change management strategies that support the achievement of strategic business transformation.

This position will report to the Corporate Manager of Change Management at the corporate headquarters in Austin, Minnesota. 

This position is a high-level individual contributor. The role is based out of our Global Headquarters in Austin, MN.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Change Strategy Development: Develop and implement comprehensive change management strategies that align with organizational goals and objectives. Implement tools and processes to enhance the organization’s change management capabilities.  Consultation and Leadership: Lead and provide consultation in change management to senior leaders, HR business partners, and cross-functional teams to build enterprise-wide capability to include coaching and advising key stakeholders on effective change leadership strategies.  Stakeholder Engagement: Identify key stakeholders, assess their needs, and develop engagement plans to ensure buy-in and support for change initiatives. Change Communication: Create and execute communication plans that inform, engage, and empower team members throughout the change process. Organizational Development: Diagnose, design and implement organizational development solutions that drive organizational change providing a high-quality employee experience that attracts, develops, and retains exemplary talent.  Training and Development: Design and deliver training programs to equip team members with the skills and knowledge necessary to adapt to new changes. Resistance Management: Identify sources of resistance to change and develop strategies to mitigate resistance effectively. Performance Metrics: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and adoption of change initiatives. Change Readiness Assessment: Conduct assessments to determine the organization's readiness for change and develop action plans to address gaps. Change Saturation: Effectively prioritize and sequence change initiatives for impacted audiences to provide a seamless experience to team members and leaders providing insight to the strategic vision and impact to their daily role. Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate and refine change management processes to ensure they remain effective and relevant. Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various departments, project managers, and leadership to ensure seamless integration of change management efforts into project plans.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Required

Bachelor’s degree in business, organizational development, psychology or a related field.  Minimum of 7 years of experience in change management or organizational development.  Proven track record of leading successful change management initiatives within large organizations. Experience in various change methodologies, such as ADKAR, Kotter's 8-Step Change Model, McKinsey 7-S, Bridges Transition Model, and Kubler-Ross. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple change projects simultaneously. Proven ability to be a thinker and doer; ability to create, analyze and strategize while also implementing and managing projects and programs.  Executive presence and experience in influencing and gaining commitment from senior leadership and other key stakeholders to the actions that will advance their goals. Skilled change agent with ability to create transformational change, lead change and gain buy-in from others, and knowledgeable change sustainer.  Proven ability to make sound decisions under conditions of uncertainty.  Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Preferred

A Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline. Change Management Certification is highly desirable such as Prosci (preferred), CCMP, or CPCM. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.

 

LOCATION: 

Austin, MN 

 

At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range.  The base hiring pay range for this role is between $106,000 - $148,600 per year, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location.

Other components of Hormel Foods’ total compensation package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses and profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid vacation, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

 

For immediate consideration, apply online at: www.hormelfoods.com/careers

 

At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects.  We offer a space of support, understanding, and community.  We are committed to the journey!  Learn more about our progress here: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.