Manager, Talent Management

Hershey Company; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hershey Company is seeking a Manager of Talent Development to design and execute talent, succession planning, performance management, leadership development and change management strategies for a division or business unit.

As a trusted advisor, you will analyze workforce needs, leverage engagement data, and advance inclusion initiatives while collaborating with HR and business leaders across the organization.

Qualifications

• Talent development and organizational development focus.
• Experience with leadership development and change management.

Responsibilities

• Support talent programs including career development and succession planning.
• Coordinate training needs assessments and curriculum development across stakeholders.
• Manage vendor relationships with third-party training providers; ensure quality and value.
• Analyze talent data to identify trends and guide workforce decisions.
• Coordinate talent development program activities and ensure timely execution.

Job description

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Mgr Talent Development

Posted Date: Jul 29, 2026

Requisition Number: 129580

Why Hershey:

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 difference—locally and globally—is part of how we do business every day.

Job Overview

This role specializes in talent and organizational development to enhance human capital and support business success. It involves designing and executing talent and succession planning, performance management, leadership development and change management strategies for a division or business unit. The role acts as a trusted advisor and thought partner, addressing medium complexity talent challenges and influencing stakeholders across divisions. Key responsibilities include analyzing workforce needs, leveraging employee engagement data to guide organizational development, and advancing inclusion initiatives. The position demands intermediate expertise in talent development, independent problem-solving, and the ability to deliver measurable impact through projects and programs that strengthen workforce capability and succession planning.

Accountabilities

• 1. Support Talent Programs The role supports career development and leadership succession planning activities. It partners with HR and business leaders to assess talent readiness. This strengthens leadership pipelines.
• 2. Manage Training Coordination The role plans and oversees training needs assessments and curriculum development. It works with stakeholders to define capability requirements. This ensures relevant training delivery.
• 3. Manage Vendor Relationships The role evaluates and manages third‑party training providers to ensure quality and value. It monitors vendor performance and contract compliance. This supports effective program delivery.
• 4. Analyze Talent Data The role analyzes talent and development data to identify trends and insights. It prepares reports supporting workforce decisions. This enables informed planning.
• 5. Coordinate Program Activities The role coordinates talent development program activities across stakeholders. It ensures timely execution and effective communication. This supports program success.

5+ years

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.

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