2024 Nestlé USA Human Resources Development Program

 

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

 

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

 

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

 

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

 

 

What to Expect:

The HR Development Program’s mission is to build a deep pipeline of high performing Human Resources Business Partners with the capacity to transform into future leaders in the HR function. This 24-month rotational development program provides exposure to both corporate HR specialist functions and manufacturing/distribution facility environments located in many different cities throughout the United States.

Nestlé's HRDPs operate as strategic partners by applying HR skills to solve real world business problems and make a vital impact on the businesses that produce and distribute some of the most iconic products on earth. You will take on a leadership role in the execution of employee development, employee relations/labor relations, policy/contract interpretation, compensation administration, staffing and legal compliance. Trainees have a signification amount of responsibility in this program and are armed with a dynamic support system, including direct report managers, a HR Leadership mentor, and a peer ambassador. Our program incorporates both structured learning experiences and opportunities to learn in role, that provide a robust, diversified skillset upon program graduation.

Program Breakdown:

First Rotation (Location TBD –  7  months)

• Learn and practice key HR Business Partner activities to gain a foundational understanding of the day in the life of an HR Generalist. 
• Manage HR projects assigned from different HR specialist groups, which includes a final presentation to the HR Leadership Team with recommendation of findings.
• Execute strategic project work across several key HR disciplines including recruitment, compensation, talent management, people analytics, organizational development, and employee benefits.

Second Rotation (Manufacturing Facility or Distribution Centers – Various U.S. Locations – 17 months)

• Communicate with employees regarding policies and procedures while providing counsel to associates to maintain a productive and positive work environment essentially serving as the critical liaison between associates and management.
• Develop and execute people processes that attract, train, and retain employees to support the organization's short and long-term business needs. Provide mentorship and guidance to supervisors on people management and development issues.
• Cultivate robust relationships with (and between) business partners, employee client groups, and union management (where applicable).
• Flawless execution and understanding of performance management, employee communications, employee relations processes, and local HR initiatives and priorities.
   

Graduation Placement Assignment (Program Completion)
At the completion of your second rotation, you officially graduate and will be placed in an HR Generalist role at one of our Factories or Distribution Centers. These highly sought-after positions are comprehensive, interactive, and strategically coordinated into the HR function. You will capitalize on your experiences and findings during the previous two rotations to excel in this next position.

 

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree completed and available to start the program by June 2024
• Preferred majors include but are not limited to: Business Administration, Human Resources, Labor and Employment Relations, or related fields.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred
• Previous experience in a customer-facing environment and/or HR internship preferred
• Willingness to relocate throughout program and career
• Willingness to support off shift c