Location: Eden Prairie, MN
HR & Recruiting Jobs refer to the roles within an organization focused on attracting, hiring, and retaining employees. Such positions include HR Managers, Recruiters, Talent Acquisition Specialists, and HR Generalists. These roles typically involve tasks such as developing job descriptions, screening candidates, conducting interviews, onboarding new employees, managing benefits and payroll, as well as handling employee relations and compliance with labor laws. A characteristic feature of these jobs is the combination of interpersonal skills with knowledge of HR processes and labor regulations to enhance the workforce and aid in organizational growth.
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HR & Recruiting Jobs refer to the roles within an organization focused on attracting, hiring, and retaining employees. Such positions include HR Managers, Recruiters, Talent Acquisition Specialists, and HR Generalists. These roles typically involve tasks such as developing job descriptions, screening candidates, conducting interviews, onboarding new employees, managing benefits and payroll, as well as handling employee relations and compliance with labor laws. A characteristic feature of these jobs is the combination of interpersonal skills with knowledge of HR processes and labor regulations to enhance the workforce and aid in organizational growth.
HR & Recruiting Jobs refer to positions within the Human Resources and Recruitment field. These roles center around managing the most valuable asset of any organization: its people. Key features of jobs in this sector include talent acquisition and placement, employee relations, performance management, training and development, benefits administration, and compliance with labor laws. Professionals in this area are critical for fostering a positive work environment, ensuring the right fit for roles, and cultivating organizational culture. Their strategic involvement impacts employee retention and contributes to overall business success.
and valuable resource to a broad range of companies, from Fortune 500 to Private Equity, in categories that include health & wellness, food & beverage, home and hardlines. We revel in the opportunity to guide our clients on their path forward, building and activating strategies that ensure success.
Everything we do is driven by our unrelenting commitment to leverage our deep operational experience, unparalleled omnichannel expertise, and industry relationships to drive performance in today’s dynamic omnichannel marketplace. At MPG, we value our people and their contributions; they are critical to building the MPG Brand. Our leadership team has significant experience driving topline revenue
and bottom-line profit, having held senior operating roles at leading CPG manufacturers and retailers. Our highly regarded, seasoned team of 400+ strategy and commercialization professionals brings strong operational experience and a collaborative approach.
All team members are singularly focused on providing clients with pragmatic, real-world market approaches, built on the strong consumer, category and marketplace insights needed to create sustainable, profitable brand growth. For more information, please visit our website. The Creative Partners Group (The CPG ), powered by MPG, is a comprehensive retail solutions company. The CPG represents established and emerging brands across all
categories of merchandise and provides acclaimed services that build brands and businesses.
Deep Dive is an entity of The CPG, which provides category management and analytics as the foundation and to further fuel growth. This role is ideally based in Minneapolis, MN, but remote locations will be considered for the right candidate. JOB OVERVIEW You will excel as a Category Analyst if you are able to provide the best service to our clients through exceptional communication, top notch problem solving skills, and the ability to be adaptable in a fast-paced environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Utilize category management skills and understanding to deliver against brand volume, market share, and profit objectives Develop and manage all consumption, shipment, and consumer based information that are disseminated to Target’s buying team Work with variety of data to develop recommendations for products or Retailer product mix, pricing, promotion and merchandising Provide assistance in developing insights and recommendations on new items, promotional planning, “fix the product mix" opportunities, merchandising optimization, and pricing initiatives Work with Target’s buying team to utilize category and consumer management insights to help drive overall product launch strategy Identify unmet consumer needs and participate in cross-functional teams to develop product, service, and market-space solutions to address those needs Plan, create and perform extensive POG building throughout transition / revision processes Maintain confidentiality of restricted customer information Manage and develop direct reports by creating an environment that fosters learning and growth Champion “Best in Class” analysis and reporting by utilizing your resources and being an expert with spreadsheets, databases, and presentation tools Continually improve Category Management proficiencies, people management skills and business skill set Directly impacting key business decisions and initiatives QUALIFICATIONS Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Understanding of AC Nielsen, NPD or IRI syndicated data, marketing research, and current product sales and industry trends Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Power Point Working knowledge of category management and planogram software Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize work to meet deadlines Strong leadership, teamwork, interpersonal and presentation skills Ability to interact with diverse personalities at all levels of the organization Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships and partnerships Entrepreneurial attitude, agility, and resourcefulness Utmost respect for confidentiality & objectivity Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentations Strong organizational and negotiation skills Ability to self-direct and work autonomously Must meet all pre-employment and post-hire requirements, including but not limited to: background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle review Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field required 2+ years’ experience Target experience preferred POG building experience preferred BENEFITS We offer a generous package of health benefits, medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, paid maternity/paternity leave and life insurance.
Our compensation program provides market industry base salary, bonuses, 401K. You will receive a generous amount of paid time off, through vacation, sick time, personal days, service and holiday time. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION MPG is an organization driven by PEOPLE, and we know that with diversity comes results.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging was born from our core values. It is our mission to foster a culture that celebrates inclusion and diversity in the workplace. We believe that by leveraging the unique perspectives and experiences of our employees, MPG can unlock more comprehensive, innovative, and long-standing results for both our client and retailer partners. To ensure that our services and culture incorporate everyone’s unique experiences and perspectives, MPG will never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity, interactionual orientation, age, marital, veteran, or disability status VACCINATION STATUS MPG does not require candidates to be vaccinated when hired.
However, if the client the role is being hired to support requires all candidates to be vaccinated, MPG will require those candidates working with that client to be vaccinated.
