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Position Title: HR Generalist, THX

Position Location: Hershey, PA (On Site)

Summary:

This position works as a member of the THX HR team and supports the Sr. HR Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) with projects related to building leadership capability, organizational capability and a learning culture that enables The Hershey Experience to achieve its objectives. This is accomplished by focusing on the delivery of core HR programs and processes (e.g., talent segmentation/planning, performance management, culture surveys) and executing new organizational development projects to build capabilities and deliver efficiencies.

Key accountabilities of the HR Generalist will fall in the areas reporting and analytics, talent management and performance management, employee relations, and organizational data management. In addition, the HR Generalist will play a role in supporting the talent acquisition process.

The HR Generalist will work collaboratively with respective clients, HR Centers of Excellence partners, and cross functional leaders to deliver HR objectives and services.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

Summary of major duties:

Build Talent Capability

Partners with the Sr. HRBP and client group leadership to provide support of building talent capability throughout their function through recruitment, performance management, workforce planning, succession planning, career development, and diversity.

Also, by participating in designing and implementing initiatives that will build talent capabilities in the areas of process re-design, organization re-design, leading and managing change.

Client Interaction

Provide coaching to managers and leaders on performance and employee relations issues. Give guidance in preparing/reviewing related documentation and performance improvement plans

Assists in employee relations issues and conduct investigation as needed. Provide employee advocacy through case management of company employee communication systems (e.g., Ask HR; Concern Line) or direct interactions.

Project Management and Process Excellence

Manages projects across the THX function that impact organizational effectiveness and client delivery. Works with the Sr. HRBP to lead and manage projects for clients and/or the function. Continuously reviews and improves processes to reduce cycle time, increase output and improve quality. Recommends innovative, new ways to leverage technology, enable self-service and deliver HR more effectively.

Talent Acquisition

Support the Flex Force hiring process for HCW; collaborate with the HR team to process requisitions and facilitate the on-boarding process during heavy volume staffing periods.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities:

• Analyzing data to identify opportunities for improvement
• Assisting in the performance management and talent management process
• Training groups of employees/leaders
• Creating change plans and managing human capital projects
• Positively influencing company leadership
• Conducting investigations into potential violations of company policies
• Handling sensitive Employee Relations matters
• Demonstrated ability in project management and prioritizing multiple activities
• Ability to be agile and flexible, as well as multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• Works cooperatively as a member of a team, formal or informal, and is committed to the overall

team objectives rather than own interests

• Strong desire for personal and professional development

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required (a concentration in Human Resources preferred)

Experience: 3-5 years of progressive HR experience with strong generalist focus

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The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans

If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the HR Service Center (askhr@hersheys.com).