Human Resources Management Development Associate – Leadership Development

Job Description

Human Resources Management Development Associate | Nestlé Purina North America

The Tone:
This is a full-time leadership developmental role at Nestlé Purina North America, initially located in Crete, Nebraska, but requiring willingness to relocate as the program progresses. Nestlé Purina is a leading pet food manufacturer with over 120 years of expertise, driven by integrity and a strong purpose to enrich the lives of pets and their owners. This role is designed to develop future leaders, fast-tracking individuals into human resources management within the manufacturing operations by providing comprehensive exposure to factory processes and critical HR functions. It offers coaching from the start, shaping a career trajectory focused on continuous learning and growth.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Crete, NE
• Pay: $70000 yearly
• Mission: To cultivate future human resources leaders for the manufacturing side of the business, guiding them through a structured developmental program that encompasses rotational experiences across diverse factory operations and comprehensive exposure to core HR functions, ultimately shaping their career for continuous learning and growth towards management.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Communication: Maintain consistent communication with the Plant Manager, Department Managers, and Team Leaders on all matters affecting factory employees.
• Program Implementation: Assist with the implementation of employee services, HR policies, various training programs, and other factory initiatives.
• Employee Coordination: Coordinate all aspects of employees’ leave, including return-to-work processes (FMLA, worker’s comp), paid time off, and benefits administration.
• Compliance Enforcement: Adhere to and enforce compliance with local, state, and federal legislation in relation to human resources policies.
• Employee Resource: Serve as a primary resource to all factory employees, providing exceptional customer service and guidance.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, or a closely related discipline, which must be attained or expected by June 2027. This is structured as an early career, entry-level position designed for rapid development.
• Experience: A fundamental requirement is the willingness to relocate to any of Nestlé Purina’s 24 manufacturing sites across the U.S. as you progress through the Management Development Associate program. The initial rotation for this Human Resources MDA will commence at the Nestlé Purina factory in Crete, Nebraska.
• Skills: Ability to develop and maintain employee relations, support training programs, understand compensation and benefits, enforce compliance with HR policies, and provide excellent customer service.
• Bonus: Preferred qualifications include prior internship, co-op, practicum, or manufacturing experience, and demonstrated involvement in student organizations or other leadership roles.