Human Resources Management Development Associate

Human Resources Management Development Associate

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected.

Purely Driven.

Position Summary

For more than 30 years, our Management Development Associate program has developed our future leaders. As a Management Development Associate, you’ll embark on a personal and professional development experience a classroom simply can’t offer.

As a Human Resources Management Development Associate at Nestlé Purina, we will coach you from the start, shaping your career trajectory for continuous learning and growth. Together, we'll explore information systems, quality assurance, supply chain, engineering, production, R&D engineering, and operations performance to understand the collaborative nature of human resource management. You ll also gain experience in developing and maintaining employee relations, training, compensation, and benefits.

Why choose a leadership developmental role with us? It s a full-time position that fast-tracks you to management on the manufacturing side of our business. You are the future leader! Plus, a change in location offers a fresh perspective. Relocate to our factory sites nationwide with a relocation assistance package, learn end-to-end processes, build your network, and launch your career.

• Maintain communications with the Plant Manager, Department Managers, and Team Leaders on all matters relating to and affecting all employees.
• Assist with the implementation of employee services, policies, training, and programs.
• Support training and learning for safety, capital projects, special projects, technical and function training.
• Coordinate employees’ leave, return to work (FMLA, worker’s comp, etc.), paid time off, and benefits.
• Adhere to and enforce compliance of local, state, and federal legislation in relation to HR policies.
• Serve as a resource to all factory employees, providing exceptional customer service.

Requirements

• Must be open to relocation to one or more of our 24 production facilities across the U.S.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, or related discipline attained or expected by June 2026.

Other

• Prior co-op, internship, or practicum experience; manufacturing experience; student organization or other leadership experience

Don’t meet all the qualifications listed under “other”? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé Purina, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets. Please apply for full consideration.

The approximate for this position is $70,000 annually. Please note that the pay provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.

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It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you re at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you ve gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities.

Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

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