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Nestlé · 1 month ago

2026 Nestlé USA Human Resources Development Program

Mount Sterling, KY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$70K/yr - $70K/yr

Nestlé USA is a leading company in the food industry known for its beloved brands. They are seeking driven and ambitious professionals to join their Human Resources Development Program, which aims to cultivate exceptional HR Business Partners through diverse experiences in HR functions across multiple U.S. locations.

CoffeeCosmeticsDairyFood and BeverageWater

No H1B

Responsibilities

Dive into cutting-edge strategic immersion experiences across multiple vital HR areas, such as recruitment, compensation, talent management, people analytics, organizational development, and employee benefits

Immerse yourself in the world of HR as you learn and apply essential HR Business Partner activities, gaining a solid foundation in the daily responsibilities of an HR Generalist in a factory or distribution center setting. This is your chance to make a real impact and shape the culture with our associates and leaders

Take charge of exciting HR projects from various specialist groups, showcasing your skills and expertise. This includes delivering a quarterly presentation to the esteemed HR Leadership Team, where you'll present your findings and recommendations

Foster open and effective communication with employees, serving as a trusted advisor and liaison between associates and management. Provide guidance on policies and procedures to maintain a productive and positive work environment

Drive the development and implementation of people processes that attract, train, and retain top talent, aligning with the organization's short and long-term business goals. Offer mentorship and support to supervisors in navigating people management and development challenges

Build strong and collaborative relationships with business partners, employee client groups, and, where applicable, union management. Foster an inclusive and diverse work environment that values teamwork and collaboration

Demonstrate skills in performance management, employee communications, employee relations processes, and local HR initiatives and priorities. Ensure flawless execution of these critical HR functions, contributing to the overall success of the site and organization

Qualification

Analytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem solvingHRIS proficiencyPresentation skillsSelf-managementInterpersonal skillsTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree completed and available to start the program by June 2026

Willingness to relocate throughout program and career

Willingness to support off shift coverage and work extended hours as needed

Sponsorship for work visas are not available for this program

Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills; ability to analyze data and make data driven decisions

Ability and eagerness to navigate ambiguous situations as well as exhibits professional maturity

Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize workload and self-manage projects, handle multiple tasks, and meet strict deadlines

Strong problem solving and decision-making skills

Ability to work with all levels of employees and management within the organization

Must possess strong presentation and training skills

Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access)

Preferred

Preferred majors include but are not limited to: Business Administration, Human Resources, Labor and Employment Relations, or related fields

Preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above

Previous experience in a customer-facing environment and/or HR internship preferred

Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred, but not required

Preferred experience with an HRIS system (such as SAP, SuccessFactors)

Benefits

Total Rewards Package including base salary, supplemented corporate housing for first rotation (if applicable), comprehensive benefits, 401k with employer matching, relocation assistance, and more

Volunteer in a community service opportunity with one of Nestlé’s Share Valued Organizations (e.g. Boys & Girls Club of America & Nestlé Adopt-A-School Program)

Performance-based incentives

Healthcare coverage

Company

Nestlé

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As the world’s largest food and beverage company we are driven by a simple aim: unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come.

Founded in 1866