Head of Nutrition Human Resources
Perrigo Company plc
August 19, 2026
Remote friendly (Eau Claire, WI)
United States
Human Resources
Description Overview
Head of Nutrition Human Resources (Head of Nutrition Human Resources) overseeing Eau Claire, WI; Covington, OH; and Burlington, VT; providing strategic HR leadership across the Perrigo Nutrition network. Lead execution of Perrigo’s people strategy, including employee relations, labor/union relations, employee engagement, retention, and workforce initiatives; ensure HR programs align with mission/values/business goals and cultivate a high-performing workplace culture.
Scope of the Role
- Review location HR policies/procedures annually; recommend improvements.
- Participate in collective bargaining negotiations; ensure compliance with agreements.
- Partner with Union representatives; apply collective bargaining terms; investigate/respond to grievances; prepare arbitration cases; prepare for/participate in negotiations.
- Drive change and innovation with site/business unit leadership to improve performance.
- Manage employee engagement via survey analysis, engagement gaps, and strategy deployment.
- Drive program enhancements across Nutrition Operations and Supply Chain network.
- Lead team development, leadership coaching, and large project/program management; deliver best practices.
- Measure and improve key HR metrics/scorecard.
- Ensure adherence with federal, state, and local regulations.
Experience Required
- 10 years HR experience; minimum 5 years in a lead role in unionized manufacturing (preferred).
- Partner with senior leadership on talent strategies.
- Develop/execute programs driving business objectives and operational excellence.
- Establish effective relationships with all management levels, Union reps, and employees.
- Contract interpretation and labor law/regulations; handle mediation and unfair labor practice charges; LOA/MOA development.
- Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal EQ.
- Develop/evaluate short- and long-term plans/program effectiveness.
- Bachelor’s in HR, Psychology, or Business required; Master’s preferred; SHRM/desirable.
This role is a great fit if you demonstrate labor relations knowledge, strong communication, problem-solving/analytical skills, exceptional time management, teamwork, adaptability, ability to influence without authority, confidentiality/consistency, and a strategic, action-oriented mindset.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation; benefits for you and your family; career development opportunities.
Application Instructions
- Click the APPLY button to submit an application; all materials (resumes/CVs) must be submitted in English.
Head of Nutrition Human Resources (Head of Nutrition Human Resources) overseeing Eau Claire, WI; Covington, OH; and Burlington, VT; providing strategic HR leadership across the Perrigo Nutrition network. Lead execution of Perrigo’s people strategy, including employee relations, labor/union relations, employee engagement, retention, and workforce initiatives; ensure HR programs align with mission/values/business goals and cultivate a high-performing workplace culture.
Scope of the Role
- Review location HR policies/procedures annually; recommend improvements.
- Participate in collective bargaining negotiations; ensure compliance with agreements.
- Partner with Union representatives; apply collective bargaining terms; investigate/respond to grievances; prepare arbitration cases; prepare for/participate in negotiations.
- Drive change and innovation with site/business unit leadership to improve performance.
- Manage employee engagement via survey analysis, engagement gaps, and strategy deployment.
- Drive program enhancements across Nutrition Operations and Supply Chain network.
- Lead team development, leadership coaching, and large project/program management; deliver best practices.
- Measure and improve key HR metrics/scorecard.
- Ensure adherence with federal, state, and local regulations.
Experience Required
- 10 years HR experience; minimum 5 years in a lead role in unionized manufacturing (preferred).
- Partner with senior leadership on talent strategies.
- Develop/execute programs driving business objectives and operational excellence.
- Establish effective relationships with all management levels, Union reps, and employees.
- Contract interpretation and labor law/regulations; handle mediation and unfair labor practice charges; LOA/MOA development.
- Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal EQ.
- Develop/evaluate short- and long-term plans/program effectiveness.
- Bachelor’s in HR, Psychology, or Business required; Master’s preferred; SHRM/desirable.
This role is a great fit if you demonstrate labor relations knowledge, strong communication, problem-solving/analytical skills, exceptional time management, teamwork, adaptability, ability to influence without authority, confidentiality/consistency, and a strategic, action-oriented mindset.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation; benefits for you and your family; career development opportunities.
Application Instructions
- Click the APPLY button to submit an application; all materials (resumes/CVs) must be submitted in English.