Organization Business Partner
J.M. Smucker
- Location
- Orrville, OH
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- H-1B history
- 3 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Sep 11, 2026
About this role
Your Opportunity at the Organization Business Partner Serve as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to business leaders, aligning people strategies with organizational objectives to drive performance, capability, engagement, and organizational effectiveness. Partner closely with leaders in the business and across HR to develop and execute talent strategies, workforce planning, organizational design initiatives, leadership development, and people programs that support business priorities and enable sustainable growth. Anticipate and address organizational and talent challenges, providing data-driven insights, leadership coaching, and change management expertise. Champion our Company's Culture-in-Action values to create an environment where employees and teams can thrive while supporting enterprise-wide priorities and transformational initiatives. Leverage your strengths across both strategy and execution; functional expertise and an enterprise-wide perspective; HR knowledge and business acumen; individual contribution and leadership through coaching and development; specialist capabilities and a generalist mindset; and the ability to work autonomously while collaborating thoughtfully with others. Location: Orrville, OH Work Arrangements: Hybrid, 35% in office expectation In this role you will: Strategic Business Partnership Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, aligning talent priorities and organizational strategies with business objectives; translate strategy into practical action plans and supporting materials, in close collaboration with partners across HR and the business Build and maintain strong relationships with leaders and key stakeholders across supported functions and HR; fair, objective, and balanced member of both teams, not one or the other Develop a deep understanding of business strategy, operational priorities, workforce challenges, and organizational opportunities and drivers of the whole business across Corporate and manufacturing functions In partnership with the business, anticipate and plan for the future evolution of the business and its impact on the workforce (e.g., AI, technology, etc.), always thinking multiple steps ahead Influence business decisions through thoughtful consultation, strategic workforce planning, and organizational insights that effectively balance both functional and enterprise objectives Partner with leaders to identify future talent needs and build plans to support long-term business success; balance short-term objectives with long-term needs Organizational Design & Workforce Planning Lead discussions related to organizational structure, role design, workforce planning, and headcount management Consult with leaders to ensure organizational resources are aligned to business priorities and evolving needs Lead the organization work for a function or business unit to support mergers, acquisitions, restructures, and other organizational transitions, such as organization design, achievement of financial metrics, headcount management, synergies, etc. Balance talent investment decisions with financial considerations and organizational effectiveness goals Leadership Coaching & Talent Management Coach leaders and managers on performance management, employee development, career growth, talent reviews, succession planning, and team effectiveness; promote a “clear is kind” approach to providing employees with regular feedback Facilitate talent reviews and succession planning processes to ensure strong talent pipelines for critical roles Partner with leaders to identify, develop, and retain top talent Strengthen manager effectiveness through coaching, feedback, and leadership development initiatives Support employee engagement and retention strategies that enhance organizational performance Change Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness Lead and support organizational change initiatives that drive transformation and continuous improvement; serve as a role model and