Assoc Mgr Talent Development
Why Hershey:
At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey’s enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference—locally and globally—is part of how we do business every day.
Job Overview
Career Level: S40
This role executes Talent Management activities that enhance leadership capability, employee growth, and organizational effectiveness. It applies specialized knowledge to support assessment, performance, talent planning, career development, and training programs across teams. The role independently manages defined components of development initiatives, including research and application of best practices. It collaborates with cross-functional partners to support execution and promote inclusive practices. The role also serves as a project manager for assigned Talent Management programs and initiatives.
Accountabilities
1. Manage Talent Projects The role plans and manages medium- to large-scale Talent Management initiatives. It coordinates stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables to achieve outcomes. This drives successful project completion.
2. Analyze Talent Insights The role analyzes employee experience, learning, and capability data. It summarizes insights to support workforce and leadership decisions. This enables data-driven improvements.
3. Develop Training Solutions The role designs and evaluates training content aligned to capability needs. It coordinates with external learning vendors. This ensures quality training delivery.
4. Execute Talent Processes The role delivers performance, learning, and career development activities. It follows established procedures and standards. This supports consistent program execution.
5. Support Stakeholder Engagement The role supports engagement with business stakeholders on talent development priorities. It coordinates communications and gathers feedback. This maintains alignment.
Minimum Education & Requirements
3+ years
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.
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Nearest Major Market: Harrisburg
