Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Partner - Corporate

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.

At Just Born, we create moments of joy through iconic candy brands that have delighted generations of consumers. Behind every product we make is a talented community of associates whose passion, expertise, and commitment drive our success.

Bethlehem, PA

Hybrid schedule, typically two in office per week. As our ways of working evolve, we commit to communicating any changes clearly and with ample notice.

• Build strong partnerships with Corporate leaders and functional leadership teams to align people strategies with business objectives.
• Serve as a trusted consultant on leadership effectiveness, organizational challenges, and business priorities.
• Influence decisions through workforce insights, analytics, and a deep understanding of organizational needs.
• Coach leaders to strengthen capability, navigate complex people matters, and enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Lead change efforts by helping leaders successfully manage transformation and evolving business needs.

• Design and build organizations that support business priorities, operational excellence, and future growth.
• Lead corporate workforce planning, organizational design, and team effectiveness initiatives.
• Identify talent, capability, and organizational gaps and develop solutions in partnership with People Centers of Excellence.
• Strengthen internal talent pipelines through support of talent reviews, succession planning, and development planning.
• Leverage workforce data and insights to assess organizational health, inform decisions, and mitigate risk.
• Support performance management processes that drive accountability, growth, and business results.

• Foster an engaging, inclusive, and positive associate experience across supported functions.
• Partner with Talent Management to analyze engagement feedback and workforce trends to identify opportunities and drive meaningful action.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, company policies, and employment practices.
• Partner with Talent Development, Associate Experience, Talent Acquisition, and other Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated people solutions.
• Ensure enterprise people programs, processes, and initiatives are effectively executed within supported client groups.
• Help create an environment where associates feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Information Systems, Project Management, or a related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.

• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including significant experience partnering with business leaders and leadership teams.
• Proven success as an HR Business Partner, HR Manager, HR Director, or similar strategic HR leadership role.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and corporate functional teams.
• Experience driving organizational effectiveness initiatives, including workforce planning,…