Human Resources
Graduate Level
Job Overview
At General Mills, the HR function is charged with three fundamental enduring priorities. These priorities shape our strategies and planning and foster our commitment to creating a competitive advantage through our people. The three priorities are:
- Attract, develop, and retain competitively superior people.
- Translate talent into superior performance.
- Deliver superior HR value at decreasing HR costs.
Each HR professional plays a critical role in achieving our objectives within these key areas. Your role in each of these areas is outlined below.
| Enduring Priority |
Strategy |
Your Role |
| Superior People |
Be the Employer of Choice |
Broad/Deep University Recruitment
Individual Development Planning
Building Great Leaders
Diversity Distinctiveness
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| Superior Performance |
Organizational Effectiveness |
Performance Management Process
Strategic Labor Relations
Continuous Improvement Tools
High Performance Work Systems
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| Superior HR Value |
Resource Reallocation |
Employee Self-Service
Innovation Vs. Cost Drivers
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Human Resources professionals have challenging and rewarding roles that directly impact General Mills' success. Entry-level assistant HR manager positions are available in both our manufacturing facilities and in our Minneapolis headquarters. A typical first assignment might be a generalist position in a manufacturing location or a specialist position in recruiting, training or compensation at our World Headquarters in Minneapolis. Our assignments are designed to challenge and develop you, offering immediate responsibility.
A typical career will include both generalist and specialist positions, since these require different skills and help people to develop in different ways. Beyond the Assistant HR Manager role, the successful HR professional can advance into roles of greater responsibility including HR manager, director and vice president.
Training and Development
New Human Resources team members participate in Human Resources "U"- an in-depth orientation/perspective-building program designed to accelerate the understanding of our company and our Human Resources function. The program focuses on our business objectives and HR philosophy, structure, systems and competencies. Plus, networking events into the program help you develop strong relationships with other HR professionals. HR "U" is held 1-2 times per year and is most often conducted within your first 6-12 months with our team.
In addition to HR "U", General Mills offers a wealth of specialized training courses through our Learning Institute to all our employees. Some of the General Mills Institute course offerings are presentation skills training, strategic communication training, and training around managing people and the organization.
You will also participate in Individual Development Planning sessions with your manager to discuss your development goals and objectives.
Education
Candidates for positions in Human Resources should have a master's degree in business administration or a master's degree in labor or industrial relations.
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