People Strategy Specialist

Buffalo, NY
Our client is a global food manufacturing organization committed to Putting People First by fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. This role supports enterprise-wide belonging and people strategies that strengthen associate experience and advance our commitment to inclusive culture, opportunity for all, and positive impact across customers, communities, and suppliers.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Putting People First, the Belonging Specialist partners across the organization and with external stakeholders to embed inclusive practices into programs, processes, and everyday experiences. Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience in human resources, belonging, or people strategy (food industry experience a plus).
  • Experience with people analytics, surveys, and data-informed decision-making.
  • Project management, facilitation, and stakeholder partnership skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to influence without authority and navigate ambiguity.
  • Analytical, resourceful, empathetic, and collaborative.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.

salary: $28 - $33 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Associate

Responsibilities

  • Research global people trends, emerging risks, and best practices; synthesize insights to inform strategy, compliance, and continuous improvement.
  • Identify innovative approaches within and outside the industry and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
  • Provide end-to-end project and program management for belonging initiatives, including planning, execution, documentation, communications, and evaluation.
  • Manage day-to-day execution of associate-facing programs to ensure a consistent, high-quality experience.
  • Maintain tools, playbooks, and process documentation to support scalability and alignment.
  • Partner with HR, business leaders, and Associate Resource Groups to bring belonging strategies to life.
  • Support internal and external communications, storytelling, education, and engagement initiatives.
  • Develop training materials, tools, and presentation content through a human-centered, inclusive lens.
  • Support data tracking, reporting, and analysis using survey platforms and people analytics tools.

Skills
  • Human Resources (2 years of experience is required)
  • Compliance
  • Strategic Planning
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • MS Office 365
  • Project Management
Qualifications
  • Years of experience: 2 years
  • Experience level: Experienced
Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Posted 2026-01-21

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