HR Generalist
About The Position
The Hershey Company is seeking an HR Generalist to support Hershey Salty Snacks’ Kansas City manufacturing operations, primarily at its Edgerton, Kansas plant. The role partners with leaders and employees to strengthen organizational capability, develop talent, support employee engagement, and implement practical HR programs that contribute to business performance and a positive employee experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The HR Generalist supports onboarding, learning and talent development, employee relations, employment-law compliance, HR processes and reporting, organizational change, and compensation recommendations. The position uses HR data and technology to identify trends, improve service delivery, and help meet employee and business needs.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of Human Resources experience, including at least 1 year in a leadership capacity.
- Working knowledge and practical application of federal and state employment laws.
- Experience with employee/labor relations, recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, and HR policy interpretation.
- Experience administering FMLA, workers’ compensation, and unemployment processes.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, including the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
- Ability to lead projects, manage competing priorities, and collaborate across levels and functions in a matrixed organization.
- Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to facilitate learning with large groups.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, and experience working with HRIS systems.
- Bachelor’s degree or graduate degree in Human Resource Management or a related discipline required.
Nice To Haves
- Human Resources experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- PHR or SHRM certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead onboarding activities for hourly and salaried employees and support talent development and learning initiatives.
- Partner with leaders and employees to promote positive employee relations, proactive communication, timely issue resolution, and fair and consistent policy administration.
- Support HR compliance, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, workers’ compensation, unemployment claims, and other applicable employment requirements.
- Manage HR processes, including HRIS/SAP data entry and reporting, attendance and leave tracking, and coordination of disciplinary actions.
- Support employee engagement initiatives and organizational change efforts.
- Analyze turnover, attrition, and other HR metrics to identify trends and recommend actionable solutions to HR and plant leadership.
- Apply knowledge of the business to support effective decision-making, consistent HR processes, and organizational performance.
- Identify opportunities to simplify processes, remove barriers, reduce costs, and improve HR service delivery.
- Leverage HR technology, shared services, and available resources to meet employee and business needs.
- Support wage surveys and market-competitive compensation recommendations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Wellness programs supporting physical and mental health.
- Competitive pay and annual incentive opportunities.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Flexible ways of working where applicable.
- Career development programs, learning opportunities, and internal mobility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
