Project Specialist, Strategy and Performance

People Project Specialist, Strategy & Performance

Just Born, Inc. is a family-owned candy manufacturer that has been creating joyful moments for generations. Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, we are proud to produce iconic brands like PEEPS®, MIKE AND IKE®, HOT TAMALES®, and GOLDENBERG'S® PEANUT CHEWS®. Our purpose is simple: to create joyful moments and build stronger communities. Guided by our highest ideals—to take care of each other, do the right thing, and give forward—we remain committed to our people, our consumers, our community, and the planet.

The People Project Specialist, Strategy & Performance supports the People Team by coordinating the routines, tools, communications, reporting, and governance practices that help translate people strategy into measurable progress and business impact.

This role supports HR strategy execution through performance management routines, scorecards, reporting, project coordination, and initiative tracking that help leaders stay aligned on priorities, decisions, risks, and outcomes. The position also plays a key role in supporting internal communications by helping plan, develop, and execute communications that keep associates informed, connected, and aligned with business priorities, culture, and organizational change.

Working closely with HR leaders and cross-functional partners, the People Project Specialist helps improve visibility into strategic initiatives, supports effective communication across the organization, and contributes to the processes, governance practices, and operating rhythms that enable the People Team to deliver results.

Location:

Bethlehem, PA

Work Model:
Work in a hybrid model with 3 remote days and 2 in-office days in Bethlehem, PA. Associates 50+ miles away may receive one reimbursed hotel stay per week to ease commuting.

How You'll Impact Results:

HR Strategy & Performance Management

• Coordinate People Team operating rhythms, including monthly and quarterly review cadences, agenda planning, materials preparation, action tracking, and follow-up activities.
• Maintain scorecards, dashboards, and executive reporting that track progress against strategic priorities, goals, initiatives, risks, dependencies, and business outcomes.
• Consolidate updates from across People Team work streams into clear and actionable reports for leadership.
• Monitor initiative health by tracking deliverables, milestones, owners, dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, operating rhythms, governance practices, and visibility into strategic priorities.

Project Coordination & Execution

• Support the planning and execution of People Team projects, programs, and initiatives that advance business and talent priorities.
• Maintain project plans, timelines, status reporting, stakeholder communications, decision logs, and implementation tools.
• Coordinate with HR, Operations, Finance, IT, Communications, and other partners to maintain alignment and support effective execution.
• Prepare materials for leadership meetings, project reviews, town halls, listening sessions, and other forums where People Team priorities and progress are discussed.
• Support People Team meetings, events, and planning sessions through logistics coordination, communications, materials preparation, and follow-up activities.

Internal Communications

• Support the development and execution of internal communication strategies that help associates stay informed, connected, and aligned with company priorities and culture.
• Draft, edit, and coordinate a variety of communications, including leadership messages, announcements, FAQs, presentations, newsletters, intranet content, and communication campaigns.
• Support communication planning and execution for People Team and business initiatives, including organizational changes and associate engagement efforts.
• Coordinate communication calendars, review processes, distribution channels, and timing of key messages.
• Develop leader communication tools, talking points, and support materials that promote consistency and message clarity across the organization.
• Gather feedback and communication metrics to help…