HR Advisor

HR Advisor

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 differencelocally and globallyis part of how we do business every day.

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.

As an HR Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day HR operations and creating a positive employee experience. You will serve as a trusted advisor to employees and leaders, providing guidance on employee relations matters, coaching managers, and helping foster an inclusive, high-performing workplace. This role offers the opportunity to influence leadership effectiveness, improve HR processes, and contribute to a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed in the Sweetest Place on Earth.

Coordinate and deliver employee relations support for assigned client groups. Assess workplace concerns, provide recommendations, and coach leaders on effective people management practices. Partner with leaders to address performance management and employee development opportunities. Support the execution of leadership development programs that build future-ready teams. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance HR operational efficiency and employee experience. Collaborate closely with HR colleagues and business leaders to provide proactive, solutions-oriented support. Contribute to projects and initiatives that strengthen organizational culture, engagement, and talent outcomes.

Experience: 35 years of progressive Human Resources experience with demonstrated success in employee relations, coaching, performance management, and project management. Strong consulting, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Experience partnering with leaders to drive positive business and people outcomes. Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.