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Senior Specialist HRIS

Posted Date:  Jul 20, 2026
Requisition Number:  129721

About The Hershey Company

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is an industry-leading snacks company known for making more moments of goodness through its iconic brands. With a strong portfolio across chocolate, confectionery, and salty snacks, Hershey delights consumers every day. Our beloved brands include Hershey’s, Reese’s, KitKat®, Dots Pretzels, Lesser Evil, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers, Ice Breakers, and more.

At Hershey, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the communities where we live, work, and do business. This commitment originated with our founder, Milton Hershey, and continues to shape who we are today.

Guided by our employee value proposition, Lead Today. Create Tomorrow, we empower our people to drive impact now while shaping what comes next. Our One Hershey mindset brings teams together across functions, geographies, and businesses, enabling us to operate with speed, collaboration, and shared purpose.

The Hershey Company is proud to be recognized as a top employer in the United States, reflecting our commitment to our people, culture, and purpose. 

How will you fit in the big picture?

As a Senior HRIS Specialist, you will help shape and support HR technology solutions that enable Hershey’s talent, people, and business processes. This role supports the management, optimization, and continuous improvement of HR platforms, with a focus on scalable, secure, and well-governed solutions across talent systems, HRIS administration, integrations, and annual HR processes. 

You’ll partner closely with HR, HR Service Delivery, Information Services, and external vendors to deliver technology solutions that improve processes, strengthen system governance, and enhance the employee experience across Hershey. 

What will you do?

  • Configure and support SAP SuccessFactors Talent and Analytics modules supporting talent planning, goal management, succession planning, performance management, and career development. 
  • Support HR technology projects and enhancements, including gathering requirements, managing project documentation, recommending solutions, and enabling process improvement and automation. 
  • Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating business needs into scalable HR technology solutions. 
  • Troubleshoot system, process, and integration issues while supporting end-to-end solution delivery, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support. 
  • Support HR system integrations, vendor interfaces, data feeds, platform administration, user access, role-based permissions, system updates, and ongoing maintenance. 
  • Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce manual work, improve system functionality, and enhance the employee experience. 
  • Support additional HRIS initiatives, including annual and year-end HR processes, as needed. 

Minimum Education & Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or a related field. 

Experience: 1+ years of relevant HRIS, HR technology, HR systems, or related experience required; 3+ years of HRIS experience preferred.

Additional Qualifications:

  • Hands-on experience configuring or supporting HRIS platforms, such as SAP SuccessFactors. 
  • Experience supporting HR system integrations, file feeds, vendor interfaces, and HR technology administration. 
  • Strong analytical skills, including validating data, reconciling information, and identifying sustainable solutions. 
  • Strong attention to detail, data accuracy, communication, collaboration, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. 
  • Experience leveraging AI tools to improve efficiency and decision-making is a plus. 

Benefits and Perks

At Hershey, we offer competitive pay and a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and life outside of work. 

  • Health & Wellbeing: Medical, plus wellness programs that support your physical and mental health
  • Financial Security: Competitive pay, annual incentive opportunities
  • Time Off & Flexibility: Paid time off, company holidays, and flexible ways of working where applicable 
  • Growth & Development: Career development programs, learning opportunities, and internal mobility

Benefits may vary based on role, location, and eligibility. 

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