At Russell Stover, not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Working at Russell Stover you’ll be part of the leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman’s, and Pangburn’s have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands can be found in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and let’s continue making chocolate lovers happy! 

A day in the life…

As the HR Business Partner, you will play a crucial role in managing various HR functions within the organization. You will support the HR department in recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training and development, policy implementation, HR administration, and compliance.

What you will be doing…

Recruitment and Onboarding:

Manage the recruitment process, including job postings, screening resumes, conducting interviews, and making job offers. You will also handle the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring they have all the necessary paperwork and information.

• Collaborates with Manager, Human Resources and hiring managers to review and understand the functions and qualifications of vacancies.
• Support and recruit for Manufacturing/Plant roles.
• Utilize creative means and the latest technologies to research, source, attract, and contact candidates. Source active candidates from on-line databases, contact lists, internal databases, job boards, social media outlets and referrals.
• Screen candidates for availability, interest level, salary range, relocation needs, qualifications, and cultural fit. Provide timely feedback to candidates.
• Schedule onsite interviews, arrange travel, etc.
• Utilize appropriate systems to track sourcing and pipeline information.
• Post positions on job boards, and research new media locations to attract top talent
• Partner with hiring managers to support temporary staffing needs.

Pre-employment

• Own and lead the pre-employment process including assessment, testing, background, drug screen and/or education verification if applicable.

Employee Relations:

• Acts as a point of contact for employees, addressing any concerns or issues they may have. Provide guidance and support in resolving conflicts, managing disciplinary actions, and promoting a positive work environment.

Career Development:

• Identifies candidates that present the skill and ability to grow into skilled positions.

Policy Implementation:

• Ensures that HR policies and procedures are effectively communicated and implemented within the organization. They may be involved in developing and updating HR policies to ensure compliance with legal requirements and best practices.

HR Administration:

• Handles various administrative tasks, such as maintaining employee records, managing HR databases, and preparing HR reports. They may also assist in payroll processing and benefits administration.
   

Compliance:

• Ensures compliance with employment laws and regulations, such as equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws, labor laws, and health and safety regulations. Stay updated on changes in employment laws and advise management on compliance issues.

Do you have what it takes? 

(Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years experience in Human Resources
• Experience with HRIS systems
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems
• Proficient in MS Office
• Ability to work in office 5 days each week

Do you stand above the rest? 

(Preferred Qualifications)

• 3+ years work experience in Recruiting
• Experience with Workday
• Experience with manufacturing, fulfillment, distribution center, or similar volume recruiting
• Strong communication skills
• Problem solving

At Russell Stover Chocolates, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Russell Stover Chocolates is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.

Make Happy. Work Happy.