HR Business Partner, Ben & Jerry’s

About Ben & Jerry’s
Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc., started in 1978 in a renovated gas station in Burlington, Vermont, USA, founded by childhood friends and dedicated activists Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield. In 2000 Ben & Jerry’s became a wholly owned autonomous subsidiary of Unilever with a unique governance structure that provides for an independent Board of Directors vested with primary responsibility for advancing Ben & Jerry's social mission and ensuring the essential integrity of the brand. Central to the mission of Ben & Jerry's is the belief that all three parts of its mission must thrive equally. This translates into a high-paced growth environment without compromising our grassroots and activist spirit. That is how we remain a true purpose-led organization with a connected 3-part mission.

About The Magnum Ice Cream Company
The Ice Cream division at Unilever, which Ben & Jerry’s is an integral part of, is preparing to stand on its own, aiming to become an independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed company by the end of 2025. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.

Job Purpose:
Ben & Jerry’s is seeking an HR Business Partner for our People Mission Team, to support its global organization through a period of growth and transformation. Based in Vermont with hybrid flexibility, this role partners closely with senior leaders to drive the People Agenda, advancing talent development, organizational effectiveness, and inclusive culture. We welcome candidates with experience navigating complex organizations who bring a passion for equity and belonging, and the ability to translate data into impactful workforce strategies. This role plays a key part in shaping a vibrant, values-led workplace aligned to Ben & Jerry’s 3-part mission and the broader Ice Cream business.

What you’ll do:
Activate the People Agenda in alignment with Ben & Jerry’s growth strategy and the broader Ice Cream business priorities, focusing on talent, learning, performance, and fostering a culture of ownership, advocacy, and inclusive leadership

Partner with leaders to build team capability, drive performance, and shape culture through talent, skills, and organizational development.

Lead and support core HR programs including recruitment, talent development, succession planning, and leadership growth.

Use workforce data and organizational indicators to guide interventions that improve engagement, reduce attrition, and optimize structure.

Manage workforce planning and overhead tracking to support efficient, high-impact organizational design.

Collaborate with Market HR and Centers of Excellence to ensure global alignment across reward, reporting, and workforce strategies.

Champion change and transformation initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and strong employee advocacy throughout.

Design and implement global DEI programs that foster inclusive culture, influence leadership practices, and drive measurable outcomes.

Partner with Learning & Talent Development to deliver training and capability-building aligned to strategic goals.

Engage in broader people initiatives in partnership with the wider HR organization within the broader Ice Cream business to support cross-functional collaboration and alignment.

What you’ll need to succeed
5-8 years of experience in HR business partnering roles within matrixed or growing organizations, preferable experience supporting corporate teams. Comfortable working with senior leaders and navigating organizational change.

Data fluency: Comfortable managing, interpreting, and applying workforce and employee data to inform planning, structure, and strategic decisions.

Demonstrated track record in developing and leading DEI programs that foster inclusive cultures and build inclusive leadership.

Demonstrated ability to deliver core HR programs including talent development, recruitment, leadership growth, and performance management.

Strategic problem-solver with curiosity and resilience—you thrive on challenges and persist until the job is done.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence across teams and levels.

Demonstrated project management capability, balancing competing priorities and meeting deadlines with precision.

Demonstrated proficiency in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and comfort working with HRIS platforms; enjoys using data to inform people strategies and decisions

Knowledge of employment law and best practices in equitable hiring, recruiting, and representation.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

As publicly announced, Unilever will separate its Ice Cream business which is expected by the end of 2025. This role will transfer to the new Ice Cream company. 

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.   

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position 

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter.   

Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application. 

Disclaimer 

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now!

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